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Coins of India, Russia Hits at CICF
IOLA, Wis. (May 21, 2012) — The coins of India have joined the coins of China as most sought after by world coin buyers, according to dealer Allen G. Berman. “I find that Russia is still among the strongest countries … Continue reading
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Discover Top Modern Coins With New KP Book
IOLA, Wis. (May 7, 2012) – You want to assemble a great coin collection, but your budget is limited. You’re never going to be able to spend $10,000 or more for a gold coin from the 1800s. But that’s … Continue reading
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2013 U.S. Coin Digest now available
IOLA, Wis. (April 30, 2012) – A new edition of U.S. Coin Digest, one of the most popular, easy-to-use resources for U.S. coin values, is now available from Krause Publications. 2013 U.S Coin Digest, 11th Edition is a fully illustrated … Continue reading
World Notgeld Guide, Checklist Available as CD
IOLA, Wis. (April 23, 2012) – A Guide and Checklist to World Notgeld 1914-1947, 2nd edition, is now available in CD form from Krause Publications. The reference by Courtney L. Coffing contains the largest collection of photographed Notgeld in a … Continue reading
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1864 $10 Note Leads Knight CPMX Sale
IOLA, Wis. (April 16, 2012) – An 1864 $10 Compound Interest Bearing Note, Fr. 190b, brought a hammer price of $45,000 in Lyn Knight Currency Auctions’ CPMX 2012 sale in Rosemont, Ill. The sale was held from March 8-10 at … Continue reading
New book U.S. Coins Close Up released
IOLA, Wis. (April 12, 2012) – The best way to know whether or not a coin is genuine is to understand what a genuine coin looks like. And a picture is worth a thousand words, which is what makes U.S Coins … Continue reading
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Pedro I ‘Coronation Piece’ Leads Heritage Auctions’ CICF Offerings
An extraordinary Brazilian Pedro I gold Coronation 6,400 Reis of 1822R, just one of 64 minted, provides a historic and emotional anchor to the 5,300-plus-lot Heritage Auctions’ World & Ancient Coins CICF Signature® Auction, April 26-30, at the Crowne Plaza … Continue reading
KP Numismatics Publisher to Discuss Social Media at Mint Directors’ Conference
Krause Publications Numismatics publisher Scott Tappa will present a talk on social media and numismatics at the 27th Mint Directors’ Conference, set for May 6-12 in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria. Continue reading
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Krause Publications Releases State Quarters 50 State Interactive Educational Map
Krause Publications, a leading producer of books, magazines, events and online products for coin and paper money collectors, has released an educational iPad app that uses state quarters to teach children about the 50 U.S. states. Continue reading
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Business Strong at Chicago Paper Money Expo
Enjoying what he says was his best quarter of business in the past 30 years, and hoping this trend will continue, dealer Frederick J. Bart of Executive Currency, Roseville, Mich., was upbeat about the 18th Annual Chicago Paper Money Expo March 8-11 in Rosemont, Ill. Continue reading
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