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US Coins
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U.S. Mint Authorized Purchaser: What Upstate Coin & Gold’s Approval Means for Collectors, Dealers, and Investors
If you buy or sell modern bullion, you’ve felt how the U.S. Mint’s “authorized purchaser” (AP) network shapes price, availability,…
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U.S. Mint Coin Production July 2025: What the Big Rebound—and Near-Zero Pennies—Means for Collectors and Investors
TL;DR: U.S. Mint coin production July 2025 jumped to 414.12 million pieces, more than double June’s pace, even as the Mint struck a token 400,000 cents—just 0.1% of…
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2025 American Women Quarters Ornaments: Small Mintage, Big Story, and Smart Strategies for Collectors
TL;DR: The U.S. Mint launched five 2025 American Women Quarters ornaments—each built around a 2025 uncirculated Philadelphia quarter honoring Ida B. Wells, Juliette…
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Rare Coins Worth $5,000–$10,000: A Pro’s Guide to Smart, Selective Buying in a Hot Market
TL;DR: If you’re building a focused portfolio of rare coins worth $5,000–$10,000, five time-tested categories stand out: the Edward III Noble, Roman gold aureus, 1937…
World Coins
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Queen Berenice II gold coin: what an ultra-rare quarter-drachma from Jerusalem means for collectors and investors
TL;DR: Archaeologists working in Jerusalem’s City of David have unearthed an exceptionally rare quarter-drachmain 99.3% gold bearing Queen Berenice II (wife and co-ruler of Ptolemy III, ca.…
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Final Queen Elizabeth II £1 coins: what the last release means for collectors, dealers, and investors
Hook: The final Queen Elizabeth II £1 coins are entering tills and pockets right now—marking the last time Britain’s longest-reigning monarch will debut…
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Perth Mint June 2025 Bullion Sales: What the Mixed Results Mean for Collectors and Investors
If you buy bullion coins or advise clients on precious metals, June’s numbers from The Perth Mint are a must-read. In…
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The Loophole in EO-6102
During the period following Executive Order 6102, under 1933 gold ownership ban, U.S. citizens were prohibited from owning significant amounts…
Coin Collecting
Numismatics
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2006 Roosevelt Dime Value Guide: Errors, Proofs, Mintage, and Collector Tips
Before diving into specialist error varieties and market values, collect high-grade 2006 Roosevelt dimes to anchor your set. Identify the…
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1885 Liberty Head V Nickel Value, Key Date, Rarities, Errors & Auction Records
Introduced in 1883, the Liberty Head (“V”) Nickel by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber is a cornerstone of…
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1958 Lincoln Wheat Penny Value, Rare Errors, Proofs, Auction Records & Mintage Guide
The 1958 Lincoln Wheat penny marks the final year of the classic wheat-ear reverse design, struck at the Philadelphia and…
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1967 American Dime: A Quiet Pillar in U.S. Coinage History
Most circulated 1967 dimes are worth just face value. They were struck by the hundreds of millions, and their base-metal…
Bank Notes and Paper Currency
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U.S. banknote redesign 2026: what collectors, dealers, banks—and the public—should expect
Hook: A new family of U.S. notes begins in 2026—and it won’t just change how our money looks. It will change how…
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U.S. Banknote Redesign 2026: What Collectors, Dealers, and Investors Need to Know Now
Hook: In less than a year, the first new U.S. banknotes in a decade will enter circulation—ushering in fresh anti-counterfeiting tech, raised tactile…
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Namibia new banknotes and coins 2025: a collector’s guide to the next generation Namibia dollar
Hook: When a central bank refreshes everyday money, collectors should perk up. With the Namibia new banknotes and coins 2025, the Bank of…
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BRICS currency: what collectors, investors, and industry pros should know now
Hook: Ten thousand sample BRICS currency banknotes quietly circulated at a July 2025 summit in Russia—souvenir pieces with no face value, but a…
