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A Condition Census 1798 S-166 Draped Bust large cent is among the rarities to cross the block.

By NMN
Sep 29, 2016

Michigan State Senator Steve Bieda presents a framed resolution of the Michigan State Senate to former American Numismatic Association President Tom Hallenbeck.

By NMN
Sep 28, 2016

Swedish coins and bank notes may soon be something out of the past.

By NMN
Sep 27, 2016

Superb Swiss ‘Stirnlocke-Vreneli’ pattern 20 francs of 1897-B showing the “frivolous” forelock realized $105,750. Image courtesy www.ha.com.

By NMN
Sep 26, 2016

Images courtesy Stack's Bowers Galleries.

By NMN
Sep 19, 2016

Counterfeit gold coins are becoming an increasing concern, many of them originating from China.

By NMN
Sep 19, 2016

It may have had a hard life but this Iraq 100 dinars of King Faisal I from 1931, P-6, is super rare as an issued note.

By NMN
Sep 19, 2016

Given the identification number BG-529a, the $1 California gold piece was clearly struck with the BG-529 reverse die, but the obverse shows marked differences in placement of the Liberty Head and stars.

By NMN
Sep 16, 2016

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By NMN
Sep 13, 2016

The Brexit commemorative coins struck for the Cook Islands by CIT. From left: silver $1, gold $5 and gold $20. (Images courtesy Coin Invest Trust.)

By NMN
Sep 12, 2016

This Georgia Colonial note is among the offerings in MintProducts Auctions' Sept. 19 sale.

Paper Money News

By NMN
Sep 12, 2016

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By NMN
Sep 9, 2016

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By NMN
Sep 8, 2016

Running Bank of England cash note for 99 pounds seven shillings and four pence dated Aug. 30,1705. Image courtesy and © Spink London.

By NMN
Sep 3, 2016

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By NMN
Sep 2, 2016

Now graded AU-58 by PCGS, an 1893-S Morgan dollar identified by Ron Guth turned out to be very good news to its unknowing owner.

By NMN
Sep 2, 2016

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By NMN
Sep 1, 2016

From left, Rep. Kevin Cramer, Sen. John Hoeven, Rhett Jeppson, park superintendent Wendy Ross and National Park Service Deputy Director Patricia Trap join in the ceremonial coin pour. (Debbie Dawson Mint photo.)

By NMN
Aug 31, 2016

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By NMN
Aug 28, 2016

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Aug 27, 2016

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By NMN
Aug 26, 2016

Topping the bidding at $352,500 was this 1798/7 gold $10.

By NMN
Aug 26, 2016

The silver Liberty medal proved popular with buyers.

By NMN
Aug 25, 2016

Dave Harper (left) accepts the Abe Kosoff Founders Award honoring the late Chet Krause from PNG Vice President Barry Stuppler.

By NMN
Aug 23, 2016

Consecutive 1934 $5,000s of which one is believed by the auctioneer to be a replacement note. The pair brought $258,500.

By NMN
Aug 19, 2016

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By NMN
Aug 19, 2016

Howland Island coins are collectible, but they are non-circulating commemoratives. (Photo courtesy Joel Anderson.)

By NMN
Aug 19, 2016

A gold proof coin marking Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017 has a reverse design similar to that of the nation’s first circulation coinage. (Image courtesy Royal Canadian Mint.)

By NMN
Aug 19, 2016

Buyers have snapped up 10 million 2016 silver kangaroo bullion dollars from the Perth Mint. (Image courtesy the Perth Mint.)

By NMN
Aug 15, 2016

Star of the show: British Solomon Islands 10 shillings of Jan. 2, 1926, P-2, that realized $19,350 in good VF at Spink’s July sale.

By NMN
Aug 14, 2016

Silver $1 and gold $10 coins from New Zealand celebrate the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (Images courtesy New Zealand Post.)

By NMN
Aug 13, 2016

ISIL announced it has recently begun to issue gold coins for circulation, particularly to be used to purchase oil from them.

By NMN
Aug 12, 2016

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By NMN
Aug 8, 2016

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By NMN
Aug 4, 2016

If bitcoins are supposed to be cyberspace currency, why are they about to be issued physically?

By NMN
Aug 4, 2016

This 1861 $20 Demand Note, one of just four from Boston, is graded PMG VF-25. (Images courtesy Lyn Knight Auctions.)

Paper Money News

By NMN
Aug 4, 2016

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By NMN
Aug 4, 2016

A flip of the Indecision 2016 token may decide who some voters may choose in the upcoming presidential election.

By NMN
Aug 3, 2016

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By NMN
Aug 1, 2016

"Skeleton Coast" and "Gates of Hell" are among the names given to the area along the northern Atlantic Ocean coastline of Namibia.

By NMN
Jul 28, 2016

Counterfeit coins that are difficult to detect are becoming more prevalent in the market, according to the Professional Numismatists Guild.

By NMN
Jul 28, 2016

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Jul 28, 2016

New from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are two sets—one of which honors 25 years of production at the Western Currency Facility.

By NMN
Jul 28, 2016

More than 17,000 one-ounce platinum bullion American Eagle coins were snapped up by Authorized Purchasers July 25.

By NMN
Jul 27, 2016

Banks, countries and people are increasingly turning attention to digital currencies.

By NMN
Jul 21, 2016

Realizing $244,200 was a 10 ducats gold coin of William V of Hesse-Kassel. The catalog said it is probably the only Willow striking in private hands.

By NMN
Jul 21, 2016

A traditional, albeit small, tabua that was certainly never currency. Image courtesy (Omega) Collection.

By NMN
Jul 21, 2016

Two plugs have been identified on this 1795 Flowing Hair silver dollars. Heritage Auctions www.HA.com photographs.

By NMN
Jul 20, 2016

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By NMN
Jul 19, 2016

To some collectors, it's "in silver we trust."

Letters to the Editor

By NMN
Jul 19, 2016