Coin Market
Surging U.S. gold exports have overtaken traditional top exports, fueling speculation that rising global demand—particularly from foreign powers seeking alternatives to dollar-based reserves—is reshaping precious metals markets.
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A day in Bern offers NumisTravel participants a deeper look at Swiss history through UNESCO-listed streets, world-class museum collections, and the legacy of Albert Einstein.
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Collecting 101
The allegorical image of Columbia is the female personification of the United States. It was also an historical name applied to the Americas and the New World.
Collecting 101
From the May 8, 2026, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers favored modern classics like Eisenhower dollars and high-relief gold issues, with affordability and nostalgic appeal driving collector loyalty.
Coin Market
Global coin markets are thriving, with major international auctions and expos underscoring how worldwide demand increasingly shapes the broader numismatic landscape, including U.S. collecting trends.
World Coins
The Royal Mint’s first Pink Floyd commemorative coin honors the legendary band’s groundbreaking music and iconic imagery, bringing The Dark Side of the Moon prism to collectors worldwide.
World Coins
Niue’s prolific commemorative coin programs raise fascinating questions about legal tender, global minting partnerships, and where modern numismatics meets fantasy.
Collecting 101
Wilmerding’s rich industrial past, Westinghouse legacy, and historic national banks reveal how one Pennsylvania company town became a surprising hub of American banking history.
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Paper Money
Rare Palestine, Ceylon, and French Indo-China notes drove Stack’s Bowers’ Spring 2026 Maastricht sale, where record-breaking rarities and fresh-to-market collections energized global bidders.
Paper Money
European Central Bank After 20 years, the European Central Bank is preparing a new bank note series based on two possible themes: European culture or rivers and birds. A collection…
World Coin Auctions
Unlike many competitions where a medal is given as a prize, at this year’s 2026 MEDALS250 contest held by the American Medallic Sculpture Association, medallions were the focus of the…
Coin Market
From private gold mints to modern legal tender laws, America’s monetary history reveals a far more competitive currency system than many collectors realize.
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Collecting 101
The overlooked 1924-S Lincoln cent may seem ordinary in lower grades, but in Gem condition, this surprising sleeper becomes one of the series’ toughest modern keys.
Collecting 101
America’s gold American Arts Medals reveal how marketing missteps, missing denominations, and collector perception can shape the success or failure of modern bullion programs.
Collecting 101
It’s tough to find a series of United States coins in which there is some silver, but which also have some good prices nestled in among the greater bunch. What…
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Day five invites NumisTravel participants beyond Zurich for a scenic journey to Lucerne, a destination widely celebrated for showcasing Switzerland’s renowned natural beauty and historic atmosphere. Nestled along the shores…
Coin Market
As faith in fiat and digital currency wavers, a growing number of states are embracing gold and silver as tangible legal tender alternatives.
Collecting 101
From sixpenny nails to Krugerrands, these surprising money facts reveal how everyday terms and global coins carry fascinating financial history.
Collecting 101
From the May 1, 2026, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers expressed growing frustration that America’s semiquincentennial circulation coins remain largely absent from everyday change.
Paper Money
As inflation reshapes global currency systems, the United States may be overdue not only to retire the penny, but also to rethink higher denomination coins and bank notes.
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A visit to Zurich’s SINCONA auction house offers NumisTravel participants a rare look inside the global marketplace for elite numismatics.
World Coins
“Magic of the Northern Lights” shows how sold-out mintages and strong resale demand can push modern collector coin values well beyond silver content.
US Coins
President Warren G. Harding joins the U.S. Mint’s Presidential Silver Medals series May 13 with a one-ounce silver tribute honoring America’s 29th commander in chief.
Paper Money
In the last month, we have added 82 new bank notes and Pick numbers to the NumisMaster database.
Collecting 101
The scarce 1864-S quarter remains one of 19th-century numismatics’ overlooked treasures, offering remarkable rarity and historical significance at prices that may still undervalue its true potential.
Collecting 101
The government has said the cent may no longer be produced, but it won’t be demonetized. Was this same scenario played out with the half cent? The half-cent denomination was…
World Coins
This month’s NumisMaster update delivers hundreds of new coin listings, expanded pricing data, and fresh precious metals adjustments as markets continue to shift.
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Located in Zurich’s historic Old Town, Soul | Creative Kitchen Bar offers NumisTravel participants a modern dining experience along the city’s scenic riverfront.