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Two new MA-Shops for Coin Collectors (11/13/2009)

Kuenker Heritage and BW-Bank on MA-Shops – New!
Two new Shops on MA-Shops:

Check it, some interesting items in this two new ma-shops!

Roosevelt Dime 1965-2009 Collector's Folder (11/10/2009)

'Aptly named for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Roosevelt dime is symbolic of his crusade to raise money for polio research by urging the public to show their support by sending in dimes. The organization it supported became known as the March of Dimes. This top-quality folder features this story and provides a beautiful showcase for yourdimes. Larger than the average coin folder, it features three panels, with 90 die-cut dime openings, more than any other folder.

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Many Lizard Species, Few Featured on Coins (11/10/2009)

There are about 4,300 species of lizards in the world found in some 26 families, but there are only 17 species in seven families on 33 world coins.

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Final 2009 Lincoln Makes Nov. 12 Debut (11/10/2009)

The fourth and final Lincoln cent design of 2009 will be introduced officially Nov. 12 at a special ceremony held at 10 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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State Quarters 1999-2009 Deluxe Collector's Folder: District of Columbia and Territories, Philadelphia and Denver Mints (11/10/2009)

'There are coin folders and then there is this deluxe State Quarter folder. From the rich red, white and blue background to the breathtaking center spread of coin slots – 120 in all, this folder is worthy of this caliber of coins. In addition to a slot for every coin in the series, there is a space for both the Philadelphia Mint and Denver Mint issues. Larger in size than the average, this folder also includes the date each state entered the union, and key facts about the state. This is a great gift for teaching children about their state and the country’s currency.

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Lincoln Cent 1959-2009 Collector's Folder (11/10/2009)

'What better way to celebrate a 100th anniversary than with a facelift? At least that’s what the U.S. Mint thought when it decided to mark the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent, in 2009, with four new images of President Abraham Lincoln. The new images reflect different stages of Lincoln’s life, and replace the image that has always graced the coin. Celebrate the anniversary by showcasing your Lincoln cent collection in this quality three-panel folder. With 108 die-cut slots, more than the average-size fold has, there’s plenty of room for your cents.

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Coin Prices magazine for only $18.98 (11/10/2009)

You're invited to receive a one-year subscription to America's authoritative price guide
It's your premier connection to all the latest U.S. coin values—and you'll get 6 essential issues delivered right to your door for 36% less than you'd pay at the newsstand! Every issue brings you:
Accurate values for all U.S. coins, 1793 to date. Prices in up to 9 grades of preservation. Coverage of investment grade and bullion coins. And so much more!

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Krause Publications unveils myths, mysteries and facts about U.S. coins (11/10/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (October 22, 2009) -- Coins are far from the only thing circulating in the collecting hobby, as proven by Robert R. Van Ryzin's new book Fascinating Facts, Mysteries & Myths About U.S. Coins.

Van Ryzin, editor of Coins, Coin Prices and Bank Note Reporter magazines, leads readers on an intriguing and entertaining journey through some of the most interesting stories of U.S. coin history, while uncovering many truths and just as many tales. For example, there's the one about the Ford Motor Company offering to give a car to anyone who found a copper 1943 cent. While it was a rare coin to find at the time, simply because the U.S. Mint changed from a copper composition to a zinc-coated steel version for that one year, the free Ford story was just a myth.

How about the story of noted numismatist J. Sanford Saltus' untimely death while cleaning his coins in 1922? At a time when coin cleaning wasn't frowned upon, it's said Saltus, president of the British Numismatic Society, was using potassium cyanide to clean silver coins he had just purchased and had ordered a bottle of ginger ale when he retired to his room that evening. Come the next day a glass with the poison and another with ginger ale were found on the dressing table of his room with a deceased Saltus beside them, according to the Numismatist. It's believed while cleaning his coins he mistakenly drank the poison instead of the ginger ale.

Among other facts, myths and mysteries featured in this book is the story of professed plagiarism in the design of the Roosevelt dime; rampant rumor of a recall of the Jefferson nickel released in 1938 due to the exclusion of the flag on the depiction of what appeared to be the White House -- which in reality was Jefferson's home, Monticello; truth and tales behind the redesign of the Standing Liberty quarter, and heated debate over the true identity of the models of the Saint-Gaudens gold $20 and the Indian Head nickel.

With so many stories to go around this book touches on some of the most noted and possibly notorious, while encouraging collectors, readers and historians to take a closer look at the past to discover how the present came to be.

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U.S. Mint News from Numismatic News (11/10/2009)

Lincoln Set of Proofs Sells Out in Two Days. A sellout punctuated by temporary failure of the U.S. Mint's Web site and a backed up telephone system characterized the offering of the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles set that began Oct. 15.

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No Limit for Gold Buffalo (11/10/2009)

No limits were imposed by the Mint as it planned to begin accepting orders for the proof 2009 one-ounce Buffalo gold coin Oct. 29.

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Perth Rolls Out Next Orbital Coin (11/10/2009)

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the first moon walk, the Perth Mint has released the fourth rotating coin in its Orbit and Beyond series celebrating Apollo 11's historic mission in 1969.

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China Battles Domestic Counterfeiters (11/10/2009)

The Peoples' Republic of China has been in the numismatic hobby news in recent months due to coin replicas originating from China that are being sold elsewhere in the world as genuine coins. This includes coins of Canada, Russia and the United States.

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Coin Market Update with Harry Miller (11/10/2009)

Caution Arrives With New High While gold hit $1,071.80 and the other metals followed, this week it is nearly the same as last although trending weaker.

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Jefferson Nickel 1968-2009 Collector's Folder - Release Date: November 12, 2009 (11/10/2009)

'For the collector with a keen eye for detail, the modern design of the Jefferson Nickel (1968-2009) is a canvas rich with history. Not only does the design feature Jefferson’s Virginia home, Monticello, it also features intricate changes from the earlier Jefferson Nickel designs. The story of this nickel and its evolving design is featured in this larger-than-average-size coin folder, along with 90 coin slots on three panels. With more slots than any other, this top-quality coin folder is a great gift.

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Now available: "American Journal of Numismatics, volume 21 (2009)" by Peter Van Alfen on Amazon.com (10/19/2009)

American Journal of Numismatics, volume 21 (2009) will be released on October 31, 2009

American Journal of Numismatics, volume 21 (2009)

Gettysburg Bill Calls for Three Coins (10/19/2009)

Commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, would be honored with a three-coin commemorative set under the terms of new legislation.

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Last commemorative coin 1000 SK "Farewell to the Slovak Koruna" 2008 + Coin set 2008 "Farewell to the Slovak crown" (10/19/2009)

The next attractive offer the Mint prepared for its customers is the silver commemorative coin 1000 SK "Farewell to the Slovak Koruna" and the set of Slovak coins 2008 "Farewell to the Slovak crown" (Proof like). Only now you can get both products together in one package - at an attractive price 119€.

Farewell to the Slovak Koruna - 1000 Sk silver commemorative coin Face value: 1000 Material: Ag 999 Weight: 62,207 [g] Diameter: 50 [mm] Edge: inscription "* 1. 1. 2009 * ZAVEDENIE EURA * EURO INTRODUCTION" Author: Karol Li‹ko Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt Mintage: 22,000, proof quality

Set of Slovak coins 2008 "Farewell to the Slovak crown" Finishing: Proof like, 4000 pcs

This offer is time limited, till the stock lasts.

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Problems on Edge Damage or Errors? (10/19/2009)

Garrett Reich of Michigan sent in several 2009-P William Henry Harrison Presidential dollars exhibiting what I call Shifted Edge Lettering. I've shown this effect on several earlier Presidential dollars and although many show edge scrapes, I feel that these are Mint errors, not damages.

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Civil War Cut Short 'O' Mint Half Dollar Run (10/19/2009)

Large silver coins are always interesting, but that usually means large numbers of collectors and sometimes high prices. The New Orleans Seated Liberty half dollar may be an exception to that rule.

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Olympic Commem Selling Out (10/07/2009)

The race is on to own London 2012 products from the Royal Mint ...

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Eagles No, Buffaloes Yes (10/07/2009)

No proof one-ounce American Eagle gold or silver collector coins will be produced in 2009 by the U.S. Mint.

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U.S. Coin History with Tom LaMarre - Brenner's Time-Honored Lincoln (10/07/2009)

Teddy Roosevelt had a good idea when he decided there should be a coin honoring the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Just as good were his choices of the denomination to be used and the sculptor to design it, Victor D. Brenner.

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Special offer - the gold replica of the 10 Sk coin and the first set of Slovak eurocoins together in one package (10/07/2009)

Exclusively, only in web-shop of Kremnica Mint, we offer you the gold replica of the 10 SK coin "15th anniversary of Slovak currency" and the "First set of Slovak eurocoins 2009" BU - at an attractive price 530€. This offer is time limited, till the stock lasts. "The 15th anniversary of Slovak currency" - the gold replica of the 10 Sk coin Finishing: Au 999/1000, shiny, ø26,50 mm, 15,50 g, limited edition 4 000 pcs The first set of Slovak euro coins 2009 (FDC) - this special coin set issued on the occasion of the the euro currency in Slovakia includes all Slovak eurocoins and a special silver token with holographic effect - by tilting the symbol of Slovak Crown Sk changes to symbol of new currency €.

More informationa and ordering at www.mint.sk 

90th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Agreement (10/07/2009)

Dear collector, at the end of 2008 Kremnica Mint issued a coin set commemorating an important event of our history - 90th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Agreement. The coin set contains 5 Slovak circulating coins extended by a two-side bimetal token with key motif of coin set. Mintage: 3000 pcs

Last pieces of this coin set (price 22€) can be ordered via Mint's online shop at http://www.mint.sk/nakup_novinky.php?lang=en 

Krause Publications Bundles Standard Catalog of World Coin Series Into 5-CD Package (10/07/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (Sept. 18, 2009) -- There is a new option for creating the ultimate world coin or paper money reference library -- Standard Catalog super CD combinations from Krause Publications.

With the Ultimate Standard Catalog of World Coins 5-CD Set collectors receive the current editions of the five Standard Catalog series CDs in one package. That's more than 1.1 million values, coins from 1600 to the present, and more than 120,000 actual-size coin illustrations in one set that is easy-to-use and compatible with both Macs and PCs. It's the reliability and top-quality research of the Standard Catalog series, with the ease of the CD format, in a 5-CD set for just $99.99.

Paper money collectors are also in for a treat with the arrival of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money 2-CD Set.

This dynamic two-pack covers notes from 1368 through the present, issued by countries around the world. The current editions of the world paper money General and Modern Issues CDs are brought together to give [description] collectors a single resource they can use interchangeably as they search for details and values about notes. This 2-CD set is priced at $50.98.

Krause Publications Numismatic CDs allow collectors to tap into the wealth of details they've found in the Standard Catalog series of books for decades, using their Mac or PC. The CDs provide an option for researching and checking values at home, or at shows using a laptop. The handy keyword and index search tools make locating coin listings easy, and with the ability to enlarge pages up to 400%, identifying coins and notes has never been so easy.

For more information about the Standard Catalog of World Coins 5-CD Set visit www.shopnumismaster.com/product/world-coins-CD-5/world-coins

Next Astarte SA auction on October 30, 2009 in Zürich (09/16/2009)

Dear Sirs, Astarte SA is pleased to announce the following public auctions held on October 30, 2009 in Zürich, Switzerland, Savoy Baur en Ville, Paradeplatz: Auction XX – Ancient Greek and Roman, modern Coins, Historical Medals and Plaquettes Auction XXI - A Collection of Russian Coins.

The online version of the sale catalogues can be seen on our website: http://www.astartesa.com/auction/index.php 

Sceattas: An Illustrated Guide - to ease identification of Anglo-Saxon coins and icons (08/30/2009)

Illustrated guide to ease identification of Anglo-Saxon coins and icons: This book contains an extensive catalogue, with photographs or detailed line drawings of all coins, and useful descriptions.

2010 North American Coins & Prices Now Available (08/30/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (August 14, 2009) -- The best three-in-one deal in coin collecting is here, in the 2010 North American Coins & Prices.

This innovative and inclusive price guide contains updated pricing, photos, and detailed descriptions for coins from the United States, Canada and Mexico, dating back to the 17th century. In all there are more than 45,000 coin listings organized by country, denomination and date of issue, with current pricing in up to 11 grades of condition.

Whatever the North American coin collecting interests, be it Canadian silver dollars and platinum bullion coins, local coinage and Spanish colonial issues from Mexico, or Commemorative coins or State Quarters from the U.S., this book is the ultimate price guide.

Each coin is represented by photos of it obverse and reverse, as well as descriptive details including weight, mintage, issue date, actual precious metal weight, and name of the designer. The descriptions contain enough details to help with on-the-spot decisions, and help to ensure accurate assessment of coins being bought or sold.

The wealth of coin prices and identifying details in this book are only matched by the thorough selection of articles that address buying, grading, organizing and storing coins, trends in the coin market, and insight about joining a collecting club. In addition, new chapters in this 19th edition examine the four new U.S. cents and six new U.S. quarters released in 2009.

With more than 45,000 listings, up-to-date prices in up to 11 condition grades, 3,000+ photos and 10 feature chapters, the recently released 19th edition of North American Coins & Prices is the best coin price guide money can buy. In addition to the book, there is also a CD version, with all of the book content in a searchable and enlargeable PDF, compatible with both Macs and PCs.

Slovakia coin sets 2010 (08/30/2009)

The following coin sets will be issued in 2010 :
"Winter Olympic Games 2010 in Vancouver" Mintage: 25 000 pcs SU 5 000 pcs proof like Month of issue: February
"Baby set" Mintage: 5 000 pcs Finishing: SU Month of issue: June
Historical Regions of Slovakia - Turiec, Tekov, Podsitniansko Mintage: 20 000 pcs Finishing: SU Month of issue: September

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Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800 Available on CD (07/15/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (July 13, 2009) -- The Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800 from Krause Publications is now available on CD.

The entire contents of the 18th century book's Fourth Edition is available for sale at ShopNumisMaster.com. Compatible with PCs or Macs, the CD:

- Contains more than 1 million price listings
- Features 18,000 actual-size illustrations and 50,000 coin images
- Allows users to enlarge images up to 400 percent
- Contains exchange tables
- Is completely searchable by keyword or index

With the release of the 18th century CD, KP now offers all five of its Standard Catalog of World Coins catalogs on CD.

Visit www.shopnumismaster.com/product/standard-catalog-of-world-coins-1701-1800-cd/world-coins  to learn more about the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800 CD.

Krause Publications Reissues Standard Catalog of United States Obsolete Bank Notes on CD (07/15/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (June 29, 2009) -- More than 20 years after its original release, the Standard Catalog of United States Obsolete Bank Notes 1782-1866 is once again available from Krause Publications, now as a four-CD set.

With copies of the original four-book set nearly impossible to find and very costly to acquire, a large number of collectors have been without this all-inclusive and exceptionally detailed resource -- until now. In an attempt to bring James A. Haxby's renowned reference to more collectors of U.S. bank notes, the numismatics team at Krause Publications has put together this phenomenal four-CD set.

"We are very excited to release the Haxby work in digital form," said Scott Tappa, numismatics publisher at Krause Publications. "If you own the four-book set, we hope these discs help you enjoy obsolete bank notes in an entirely different way. If this is your introduction to the work, prepare yourself for hours and hours of enjoyment and education."

This modern-version reissue of Haxby's history-making work includes the entire volume in four Mac and PC-compatible CDs. While much has changed in the world and the hobby since this premiere resource was first published, and many of the prices may fall outside what a collector could expect to find in today's market, there is no substitute for the historical details and identifying details found in the standard resource on U.S. obsolete bank notes.

Arranged alphabetically by state/territory and organized by bank name and cross referenced with bank branches, each section includes engraver imprint details, versions of notes, date of issue and hundreds of detailed photographs.

The CD-pdf format allows users to search each disc using keywords or a handy index, and enables users to enlarge the pages up to 400% to provide a closer view of details and descriptions of notes. Plus, collectors can print select pages of listings, or notes by state to take to shows or club meetings.

Discover the excitement and intrigue of U.S obsolete bank notes again, or for the first time with this modern-day reissue of the legendary leader in obsolete bank note references.

Leading Coin Certification Services Featured at MidAmerica Coin Expo (19.06.2009)

Leading Coin Certification Services Featured at MidAmerica Coin Expo The 28th Annual Event Takes Place in Schaumburg, Ill., this Month

Iola, WI (June 11, 2009) -- A seller's accurate representation of the specific quality level of a numismatic item is a significant consumer confidence/consumer protection issue in the numismatic trade. Rare coin certification services assist collectors by providing an independent evaluation. The MidAmerica Coin Expo on June 25- 29, 2009 will feature the two leading rare coin certification firms, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) at the Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill. Both services will accept coins for certification at the Expo, where they will grade them and place them in a sonically sealed holder with a grade certificate attached.

Subtle nuances of condition can cause very significant differences in market value. The certification firms enter into the picture by providing an unbiased third party opinion as to the actual condition (grade) of a coin, thus removing the self-interest of the seller from the transaction. The seller can then offer a coin as being "PCGS Gem 66" and buyers can be confident that the dealer is not misrepresenting the item by exaggerating its condition.

"Third party certification has established numismatics as a main stream avenue of wealth storage and has brought the benefit of liquidity and a wider marketplace to the numismatic trade, as new participants have been attracted by the greater assurance of quality and authenticity third party certification provides," says convention chairman Kevin Foley.

"We are especially pleased to have these two pioneering firms in the rare coin certification business participating in our event this year."

The 28th Annual MidAmerica Coin Expo will feature a 150-booth bourse area drawing dealers from 26 states. The New York City auction firm Stack's will conduct a single session sale beginning at 4:00p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Auction lot viewing will open on Wednesday, June 24. Details about the Stacks auction can be found on the firm's website, www.stacks.com. In addition to the Stack's auction, Heritage (www.ha.com) will hold a special auction preview viewing of the lots it will be selling in West Palm Beach, Fla., during the Summer Florida United Numismatists Convention.

The MidAmerica Coin Expo Professional Preview will be held from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursday. At that time, collectors and dealers without booths may gain access to the bourse floor in advance of the general public for a $75 registration fee. Public hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A two-day pass valid Friday and Saturday is $5. Admission on Sunday is free. Show attendees may take advantage of special room discounts at the Schaumburg Renaissance by calling the hotel at (847) 303-4100 and asking for the $135 MidAmerica Coin Expo rate.

Numismatic News, an imprint of Krause Publications, sponsors the MidAmerica Coin Expo. Dealers interested in bourse space should contact Kevin Foley at (414) 421-3484 or kfoley2@wi.rr.com

For more information on the MidAmerica Coin Expo, including a list of Bourse table holders, visit www.midamericacoinexpo.com.

Book: World Encyclopedia of Medals and Medal Collecting (06/19/2009)

World Encyclopedia of Medals and Medal Collecting: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Evaluating Medals, with Full Information on Orders, ... and Over 500 Photographs and Illustrations (Hardcover)

Medals come in all shapes, sizes and metals, and this superb guide to the world of medals, orders and decorations considers every aspect of this important branch of numismatics. Fully illustrated in colour throughout with over 900 photographs.

2010 U.S. Coin Digest Now Available (06/08/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (May 27, 2009) – The new edition of the ultimate U.S. coin book, U.S. Coin Digest, is now available from Krause Publications.

Now in its eighth edition, this two-in-one full color coin guide is packed with comprehensive information that serves the needs of seasoned collectors, as well as the person who inherited a collection or has a few coins they are wondering about. Listings include circulating and non-circulating coins from early colonial times to modern issues, including the new coins of the presidential dollar series.

Each coin is introduced with details about the designer, its diameter, weight and composition and key notes about strikes or varieties, and it is followed by line listings with mintage and price for each issue by year. With current pricing in up to 11 grades of condition, the accuracy of this U.S. coin guide is unmatched.

The 288-page book also contains 1,600 color photos, and is produced in hard cover with concealed wired binding. This allows for users to lay the book flat for hands-free research while inspecting coins. The obverse and reverse color photos also give readers an added edge in properly identifying coins.

A bonus CD included with the book contains special features on Liberty Head nickels, Kennedy halves, Morgan dollars, commemoratives, U.S. minting varieties and errors, and a complete issue of Coins magazine. A CD version containing all of the contents of the book and the bonus features is also sold separately. The CD allows readers to search listings and articles using the key word option or the index, and provides the ability to enlarge pages by 400% for close-up inspection of coins and easier reading.

U.S. Coin Digest 2010 is edited by David C. Harper, the editor of Numismatic News, who has more than 44 years of experience in the hobby, and Harry Miller, a prominent coin dealer and founder of Miller's Mint.

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2010 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 Now Available (06/08/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (May 29, 2009) -- Looking for a quick history lesson? Check out the coins in your pocket, and check out the just released 37th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000.

The new edition features nearly every world coin issued between 1901 and 2000 by more than 350 countries worldwide. In all there are nearly 1 million coins found in the pages of this authoritative and all-encompassing reference. Each coin listing gives readers key details for accurately and easily identifying each coin. Details include weight, mintage, issue date, actual precious metal weight, ruler at the time the coin was issued, and details about the coin's obverse and reverse images.

Be it francs and pesos, pounds and crowns or dollars and cents, each coin has a story to tell. It may be the story of a country honoring an event or leader, the expansion of a country's monetary system, and many other legend-making events in a country's history. In the Standard Catalog readers gain an amazing display of 20th century world coin history, as well as the updated photos and prices, reflective of current market values, which make each edition a must-have.

Organized alphabetically by country, this industry leader also includes a bonus CD which contains the entire contents of the book. The CD, which is compatible with most computers, allows readers to create their own large-print edition by using the page enlargement capability to increase page size by 400%. By creating easier to review coin photos and easier to read descriptions and prices this CD gives readers two references for the price of one. Plus, the handy CD, with all the content of the book, is also sold separately.

Book, CD or both together, the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 is the source to turn to for reliable and easy-to-understand coverage of 20th century coinage.

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1000 Sk Commemorative Silver Coin - special offer by Sales Mint Kremnica (05/25/2009)

On December 1, 2008 was issued the last Slovak commemorative coin of an unusual nominal value 1000 SK. This exceptional silver coin commemorates the existence of Slovak Crow currency, which was replaced by a new euro currency since January 2009. Kremnica Mint offers you to purchase the last available pieces of this coin for attractive price: 80€

The coin is available at www.mint.sk 

A Pocketful of History: Four Hundred Years of America-One State Quarter at a Time (05/25/2009)

In his latest, author and attorney Noles (Twenty-Three Minutes to Eternity: The Final Voyage of the Escort Carrier USS Liscome Bay) looks at the 50 State Quarters Program, which, over about ten years, has issued a quarter commemorating each state with a different design. Organized by issue date, each state quarter is given a few pages of background information, including the date of release, the number initially minted and the reasons behind its design. His work is full of information for both novice coin collectors and average Joes, and his otherwise dry account benefits occasionally from witty chapter subtitles and gentle mockery (Wisconsin's state motto, "Forward!", appears to be exhorting a cow head, ear of corn and cheese round "to move along"). While some may assume that there is little mystery behind the state quarters series, Noles finds much to inform, and occasionally startle, making each entry a quick, fulfilling slice of American history. 50 b&w photos

Now available: The Handbook of United States Coins 2010 (05/25/2009)

The Handbook of United States Coins 2010 (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) was released on May 20, 2009.

100 Greatest Modern U.s. Coins will be released on May 15, 2009 (05/04/2009)

Save 34% at Amazon.com on "100 Greatest Modern U.s. Coins" by Jeff Garrett

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The Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (05/04/2009)

The Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book by R. S. Yeoman ist an interesting book for collectors of US coins:

THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK ® A Guide Book of United States Coins enters its 63 rd year with no sign of slowing down! Americans nationwide look to this one-volume library to tell them how rare their coins are and how much they re worth. Collectors rely on it for its full-color photographs and detailed technical data. The Red Book covers the history and values of colonial and early American coins, half cents through silver dollars and gold, commemoratives, Proof and Mint sets, errors, Civil War tokens, territorial gold, state quarters, Presidential dollars, and other U.S. coins, with practical essays on grading, investing, auctions, and more. Pricing for more than 6,000 individual coins More than 700 full color photographs Updated values, mintages, and auction records Expanded coverage of commemoratives, sets, and other coins New state quarters and Presidential dollars

Coins of the World Available at ShopNumisMaster.com (05/04/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (April 21, 2009) – Krause Publications, a leading producer of coin and paper money magazines, books, online properties and events, announces the availability of the Coins of the World line, a series of electronic downloads housing the trusted Standard Catalog of World Coins information in a new way. The products are available exclusively at Krause's recently launched online store, ShopNumisMaster.com.

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UNIQUE GOLD COIN - Dorotheum Wien 05/18/2009 Lot # 415 (05/01/2009)

Allow us, to call attention to a thitherto unknown ducat. The coin will be auctioned on May 18, 2009 at the Dorotheum Vienna, Austria. This coin is not verifiable in all known collections.

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2009 North American Coins & Prices for Coin Values (04/15/2009)

No other coin book embodies the detailed and comprehensive coverage of the coins and their values of this region like this three-in-one guide! You'll find listings of early U.S. Colonial issues to modern commemoratives and sets at the forefront of today's coin popularity, the earliest of Mexico's Cob coinage to modern bullion, and early Canadian Royal coinage to today's commemoratives. Fully illustrated with obverse and reverse photos, this guide sets you up for success with pricing in up to 11 condition grades.

Strike It Rich With Pocket Change, Second Edition Now Available (04/15/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (March 19, 2009) -- Error coin experts Brian Allen and Ken Potter are back with a new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, the premier guide to spotting, collecting, and enjoying the world of error and variety coins.

"Have you ever knowingly spent $100 on a candy bar or $50 on a soft drink? As ludicrous as the concept sounds, there is no doubt that you have unintentionally done this numerous time without knowing it," is how authors Brian Allen and Ken Potter begin the new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, now available from Krause Publications. As more collectors and general coin enthusiasts are drawn to the treasure-hunt appeal of error and variety coins, interest in everyday coins is increasing as people take a closer look at the change in their pocket.

The U.S. Mint's popular state quarter program and introduction of new nickels and a new dollar coin series has produced new discoveries, while demand for changes in U.S. coinage has generated greater attention and interest from the public.

Thus the need for an updated version of this book, which helps make sense of it all and gives greater meaning to phrases including "double die," "double edge-lettering" "trails," "clashed die" and "die dents."

In this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change readers learn about the different types of errors and how to spot them in varying types of coins, using the unique and useful combination of more than 350 close-up photos comparing properly minted coins with their error counterparts and identifying details featured. In addition, the authors' insights help dispel common myths about error and variety coins.

Among the coins included in the listings are Lincoln Memorial cents, Jefferson nickels, Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, John F. Kennedy half dollars, and state quarters. While the listings focus on the more valuable rare coins, the principles discussed throughout this book can be applied when researching and inspecting any coin for possible errors.

Between the photos, advice and descriptions in this book readers can't help but gain an edge in becoming skilled error spotters.

Krause Publications Launches ShopNumismaster.com (04/15/2009)

IOLA,Wis. (April 7, 2009) -– Krause Publications has launched ShopNumismaster.com, a one-stop shop for coin and paper money books, magazines, and electronic resources.

The site allows shoppers to browse references and resources by type of coin and subject, or by a specific series, such as the Standard Catalog of World Coins or Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.

ShopNumismaster.com currently features 50 products among its books, DVD/CDs and downloadable resources, with an ever-growing inventory. KP plans to feature more than 100 electronic downloads by July.
 

"For years, online customers of Krause Publications' numismatic products needed to visit several websites to find the various products we have available," said Scott Tappa, Krause Publications numismatics publisher. "Now with our new online store, coin and paper money enthusiasts can learn more about our books, DVDs and CDs, downloads, and magazine products all in the same location. With our broad offerings, we think it will be difficult for a numismatist to leave ShopNumismaster.com without making a purchase."

In addition to special savings during the ShopNumismaster.com Grand Opening Sale, which runs through April 22, the site also features a new Member Reward program. Under this program, once a customer makes $100 worth of purchases at the online store, he is entitled to 10% off all future online orders.

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Krause Publications Publishes 2009 Numismatic Industry Directory (03/16/2009)

IOLA, Wis. (March 10, 2009) — Krause Publications, a leading provider of numismatic magazines, books, online products, and events, has released its 2009 Numismatic Industry Directory. With listings for more than 900 companies in more than 70 categories, with complete contact information listed for each firm, the Directory is a valuable tool for anyone involved in numismatics.

"Our third annual Numismatic Industry Directory is a must-have reference for collectors, dealers, wholesalers, or anyone else who deals with coins and paper money," said Scott Tappa, numismatics publisher at Krause Publications. "Whether you're looking for a bullion dealer in Texas or a Costa Rican bank note dealer in New York, you can find it in our Directory."

The Directory will be included in the March 31 issue of Numismatic News, as well as the April issues of both World Coin News and Bank Note Reporter. In all, more than 60,000 copies will be distributed through these publications and at various industry events.

In addition to the print Directory, users can also access KP's online Numismatic Industry Directory at www.numismaster.com . Company listings in this directory are organized in a variety of categories ranging from U.S. and world coins to paper money and miscellaneous supplies and services. Each comes with live email and website links, telephone numbers, email addresses, company descriptions, and more.

World Money Fair 2009 - Trade fair unaffected by crisis - by Dr. Ursula Kampmann (02/17/2009)

The daily bad tidings of economic crisis that continue to haunt the world in the media were far from visible at the World Money Fair in Berlin. 12,600 visitors – a slight increase on the previous year’s figures – came to the three-day event at the Estrel Hotel and Convention Center, Berlin.

Here, 270 exhibitors from 40 countries had set up their stall, among them over 50 mints from all five continents. Every single square metre of space that had been approved by the building inspection authorities was filled. All the numerous potential exhibitors on the waiting list could do was to hope in vain that one of the reserved stands would somehow become available to them.

The 270 exhibitors provided something for everyone, from the most recent coinage to classic numismatics. The World Money Fair is more than your “average” coin exchange; it is the largest international money fair in the world. As a result, visitors are not only able to buy coins but also take a peek over the shoulders of “money-makers”. Only Berlin offers this opportunity for visitors to get to know the people who produce our money. Only in Berlin are companies represented which supply the mints with machines. This fair allows visitors to see right inside the world of coin production.

And, they can buy coins as well, of course. Endless queues were again the order of the day at stands where traders were selling the first-edition 2 euro “Saarland” commemorative coin at face value. But business was booming elsewhere, too. One trader noted: “If this is what happens during a financial crisis, I never want it to go away.” Whilst we clearly don’t want to put too much emphasis on this sentiment, several people did comment that the World Money Fair 2009 was the best fair they had ever attended.

The auction held by Fritz Rudolf Künker, a coin trader based in Osnabrueck, a city in the north-west of Germany, underscored this trend.

Some experts in the coin market had expressed fears in the run-up to the fair that prices for high-end coins might drop slightly. Their fears proved to be unfounded. Virtually no other market is as healthy as the coin market! The historically still significant Polish gold ducat which was issued in 1658 to mark the liberation of the city of Torun was sold for 115,000 euros.

The success of the World Money Fair was due to the exceptional organisation and the healthy mix of fair events and exhibitors, as well as to the numerous visitors who understood that, in times of financial crisis, tangible assets are the best investment. They gave exhibitors – and most definitely not just bullion traders – the run-around throughout the weekend but also provided for brisk business.

Behind the scenes, there is unwaning enthusiasm for the World Money Fair among experts and professionals in the field. The Media Forum has long since enjoyed a broad-ranging international presence and is the venue for mints – this year led by Canada as the host country – to present their latest products. The Technikforum, which is only open to people in the trade, meanwhile attracts around 200 visitors! American publisher, Krause Publication, continues to bestow the Coin of the Year Award during the World Money Fair, the most important honour available for modern-day coins.

And let us not forget the social events, the many parties and dinners that took place, headed by the traditional gala dinner which, this year, was held in Charlottenburg Castle. The invitation issued by the World Money Fair and host country Canada was followed by around 200 guests who were entertained and witnessed the presentation of the World Money Fair Award which, this year, went to Carl Buhr, President of the Berufsverband des Münzenfachhandels. The gala dinner was also the venue for announcing who would be host country for the World Money Fair 2010: South Africa was given the honour of being host mint when the World Money Fair, the world’s largest coin fair, once again opens its doors at the Estrel Hotel and Convention Center from 29 to 31 January 2010.

More - German report by Thomas Schmidtkonz

The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values 2009 (01/22/2009)

The Insider’s Guide to U.S. Coin Values is an indispensable reference book for anyone seeking the answer to the age-old question: ‘What’s it worth?’ Novice and expert alike will find it easy to use and packed with valuable information. And unlike other price guides, such as the ‘red book,’ this one truly tells it like it is: Its value listings accurately reflect the real market.” —John Albanese, founder, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation

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Bowers Series: A Guide Book of Peace Dollars (01/22/2009)

A Guide Book of Peace Dollars is the 13th entry in Whitman's Bowers Series of numismatic references. It covers every date and mintmark of America's last 90% silver dollar, which began as a commemorative of peace after the tribulations of World War One. The book also studies the mysterious 1964-D Peace Dollar, as well as proofs, patterns, trial pieces, errors and misstrikes, countermarks, die varieties, and famous collections. Full Color, Softcover, 288 Pages, Fully Indexed.

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Malta €2 EMU Coins (01/09/2009)

Issue of €2 commemorative coin The Central Bank of Malta will be issuing its first €2 commemorative coin on 5 January 2009. The coin commemorates the 10th anniversary of Economic and Monetary Union. Each euro area country will be issuing a similar coin bearing the same design but with the name of the country and the legend ‘EMU 1999-2009’ shown in the respective language. The Maltese euro coin will have the legend ‘UEM 1999-2009’, where the letters UEM stand for ‘Unjoni Ekonomika u Monetarja’. The deliberately primitive design of the coin symbolizes the euro as the latest step in the long history of trade up to the formation of economic and monetary union. It was created by George Stamatopoulos, a sculptor from the minting department at the Bank of Greece. The coin will be available for sale in rolls of 25 coins each at a price of €57.75 per roll, inclusive of VAT.
Purchases can be made from the counters of the Malta Coin Distribution Centre at the Central Bank of Malta, Pjazza Kastilja, Valletta, as from Monday 5 January 2009. A number of coins will also be issued in normal circulation as from the same date. Further information may be obtained from the Bank on telephone number (+356) 2550 6005

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First set of Slovak eurocoins (11/24/2008)

Dear collectors, as we are about to issue a new coin sets soon, we would like to show you the first pictures of the coin sets. The pictures of the first set of Slovak eurocoins. We offer you to see the first pictures of planned first set of Slovak eurocoins 2009 that will be issued and offered for sale in January 2009. Total mintage FDC: 188 000 pcs, mintage proof like: 8 000 pcs; You can reserve the coin set in our reservation form at www.mint.sk . The price will be known and announced shortly before issue date.

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Gold Coins - Overview, Information and News about the Collecting of  Gold Collector Coins and Gold Bullion Coins (10/10/2008)

While collector gold coins are primarily collected for their numismatic value, gold bullion coins today derive their value from the gold content. They are viewed by  investors as a "hedge" against inflation and falling stocks and other crises like market turmoils.

So collectors and investors appreciate  them as a safe store of value.

At this new page of sammler.com you will find information, links and actual news about gold coins.

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Gold coins and gold bullion at ebay.com sorted by countries and other topics (10/10/2008)

Many people are looking in the moment for gold because they are viewed by investors as a "hedge" against inflation or a store of value.
You can find a lot of gold coins which derive their value from the metal (gold) content and / or their numismatic at ebay.com. For your help:
This new list shows gold coins and gold bullion lots which are offered in the moment at ebay.com sorted by countries and other topics.

Gold Double Eagle

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French Newsletter: Le Bulletin Numismatique numero 52 de cgb.fr (08/28/2008)

Bonjour ! Pour consulter notre Bulletin Numismatique n° 52 au format PDF,

cliquez ici: www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html 

Mint Kremnica issued the 3rd set of Slovak coins 2008 (08/28/2008)

Mint Kremnica issued the 3rd set of Slovak coins 2008 with the motif "Famous persons of Slovak music - 100th birth anniversary of Eugen Suchon". This unique coin set includes five Slovak circulation coins and a token with the motif of 100th birth anniversary of Eugen Suchon - a famous Slovak composer and pedagogue. Part of the coin set is also a special gift - exclusive CD containing the most famous musical works of the author. Mintage: 3000 pcs. Price: 15 EUR

Available at www.mint.sk 

Slovak eurocoins in 2009 (08/12/2008)

Dear collectors, we would like to inform you that detailed information about planned Slovak commemorative and collectors eurocoins as well as coin sets that will be issued in 2009, are displayed at www.mint.sk 
Additionally, we also enabled an on line reservation of these coins and coin sets. The reservation is available only until the end of August, therefore if you are interested in Slovak eurocoins please fill in the reservation in a mentioned time period at www.mint.sk 
Finally, we would like to inform you that the prices of coins are not known yet, therefore we are not able to provide you exact information.
Marketing department -- Mincovna Kremnica, s.p.

Bulletin Numismatique of www.cgb.fr in french language (08/12/2008)

Bonjour ! Pour consulter notre Bulletin Numismatique n° 51 au format PDF, cliquez ici: www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html 

Reservation of the last coin set (08/12/2008)

Dear collectors, we offer you the reservation of the last Slovak coin set - The History of the Crown currency in Slovakia at our web page www.mint.sk  (mintage: BU 30000 pcs, Proof 4000 pcs). Here is the link to the reservation page : http://www.mint.sk/kontakt_reserve.php?lang=en 
The direct link to reservation can be found in section "Issue plan of Mint Kremnica"

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1838-O Sale Mystery of 1989 Unraveled (05/07/2008)

The 1838-O half dollar is a genuine rarity, with only 20 pieces struck and the fate, 170 years after striking, of just about a dozen known pieces in existence leaves some unaccounted for.

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South African Coin Doomed From the Start (05/07/2008)

South Africa's 2 1/2-cent coin was doomed even before it began circulating. Perceived commercial needs had prompted the decision to mint it, but these had been changing due to inflationary pressures and the impending adoption of a decimal monetary system of which it was planned to be a part.

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Roosevelt's Interest Encompassed $5s and $10s (05/07/2008)

Starting around 1907, it was an exciting time if you liked new coins. The President of the United States had taken a deep personal interest in coin designs, and when Teddy Roosevelt took a deep personal interest in anything that usually produced results.

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The most expensive and valuabe coins at the online auction ebay.com sorted by countries (04/22/2008)

In a new page of sammler.com you find a list of the most valuable and most expensive coinswhich are offered in the moment at ebay.com sorted by countries.

Most expensive coins at ebay.com sorted by countries

Eagle Prices Reflect Gold Gains (03/14/2008)

Sales of proof 2008 gold American Eagle coins began March 4 at prices reflecting gold's recent strong gai

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Focus on Carson City (03/08/2008)

The April issue of Coins magazine focuses on coins from Nevada's Carson City Mint. The "CC" mintmark is famous among collectors, and many Carson City coins are scarce.

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Endangered Animals on Armenian Coins (03/08/2008)

This column is about animals on some coins from the Red Book of endangered and threatened animals of the Republic of Armenia, a small nation bordered by Georgia on the north, Azerbaijan on the east, Iran on the south and Turkey on the west. It is part of the Caucasus, an area of great ecological significance.

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Will Coin Collecting Ever Be the Same Again? (03/08/2008)

Gold is in a foot race sprint towards $1,000 a troy ounce and beyond. Platinum is already at $2,174 an ounce. Silver exceeds $20 an ounce. The price of oil has gone over $100 a barrel. The age of commodities is upon us.

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1870-S Dollar Tops Sale (03/08/2008)

An 1870-S Seated Liberty dollar sold for $705,698 in Bowers and Merena Auctions' Baltimore sale.

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New dealers join MA-SHOPS and expand its extensive offering (02/15/2008)

New dealers join MA-SHOPS and expand its extensive offering Classical Numismatic Group (CNG) offers antique rarities
Bocholt.
MA-SHOPS recently expanded their range of offerings. Last week the well-known specialist in the the fields of ancient, medieval and British numismatics, the “Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.” (CNG) joined the shop platform.

In the new "CNG MA-SHOP" coin collectors of antique coins and medals get their money worth. In the selection of about 650 different offerings, lots of true treasures are waiting for the friends of numismatics. Among the top offers which you can now find at MA-SHOPS is for example an extremely rare Greek AR Stater from the ancient Boeotia dated around 440 to 425 BC. Another very rare and outstanding piece is the Roman Imperial Solidus (AD 455-456) of the Western Roman Emperor Avitus. Besides the ancient Greek and Roman rarities CNG offers many interesting items from the early Middle Ages and the Migration Period. Particularly remarkeble is a very valuable follis showing the countenance of Ostrogoths King Theodahad (about 534 to 536 AD). This extremely rare coin is one of only four known (the second is in Berlin, and the third and fourth are in St. Petersburg), and the only one currently in private hands.

In addition to CNG the Swedish Coin-Dealer Wallin Mynt, Philippe Saive from France, the Darmstaedter Münzhandlung e.K. and the dealer Dirk Loebbers also joined MA-SHOPS.
About 100 dealers offer 150,000 coins, medals, bank notes and orders under www.ma-shops.com.
The site is updated every hour and with a single search form customers can look through the whole offerings of each participating shop. Especially for regular customers a newly integrated function is a longed for feature: With one click only, you are able to limit the range of search results to new entries from the last 3, 7 or 14 days. By this the customers can focus on the latest update and easily discover interesting items for their own collection.

Info & Contact:
MA-SHOPS - Schwiening
Kurfürstenstraße 38
46399 Bocholt Germany
www.ma-shops.com 
Tel: (+49) 02871 / 2393 - 415 Fax.: (+49) 02871 / 2393 - 414

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Coin of the Year at the World Money Fair in Berlin (02/05/2008)

Press Release by Maggie Pahl

Canada’s destiny was in the stars as it won the 2008 Coin of the Year Award sponsored by World Coin News, a monthly periodical dedicated to collectors of world coins.

A four-piece set of $50 palladium coins showing the Big Bear and Little Bear constellations in changing seasonal positions was voted the winner in the second round of balloting by an international panel of judges. They are KM-672-675 in the Standard Catalog of World Coins identification system.

This year for the first time a People’s Choice Award was selected by more than 100,000 coin enthusiasts worldwide, who voted online at NumisMaster.com. The award goes to the Hungarian Mint for its copper-nickel 50-forint that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. It is KM-789.

“The COTY award recognizes the artistic and historic significance of coins worldwide,“ said David C. Harper, editor of World Coin News. “Each coin honored tells a unique story that will be shared for generations to come.”

COTY Canada: Royal Canadian Mint president Ian Bennett (right) accepts the award for Most Innovative Coinage Concept. World Coin News editor Dave Harper (left) serves as master of ceremonies.


Harper also noted the involvement of coin enthusiasts who were asked to vote for the first People’s Choice Award.

“We saw a lot of national pride exhibited as the votes came in,” Harper said.

The 2008 Coin of the Year award program recognizes coins dated from the year 2006.

It also honors a winning coin in each of 10 subsidiary classes. Where the United States shone was in the Most Historically Significant category where a commemorative silver dollar depicting Benjamin Franklin as an old diplomat and struck to mark the 300th anniversary of his birth, won the vote. It is cataloged as KM-388.

The U.S. Mint also topped two other categories with the Nevada state quarter, KM-382, showing galloping mustangs, the wild horses of the area. The copper-nickel coin was named by the judges to be the Best Trade coin, meaning that it circulates, and Most Popular, which often boils down to sheer mintage numbers.

Canada’s winning entry for the COTY also won in the Most Innovative Coin category.
A tie in the Most Inspirational category gave the Royal Canadian Mint its other honor with its silver $5 coin with a colorized pink ribbon called “Imagining a World without Breast Cancer,” KM-658.
Finland joined in the tie with a Nordic gold 5-euro coin, KM-123, that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the demilitarization of Aland Island.
Austria maintains its competitive run with a successful category winner in Best Gold. The 100-euro coin, KM-3136, depicts the Vienna River Gate.

The Best Silver Coin honor was taken by Japan for its commemorative marking the 50th anniversary of the country being admitted as a full voting member of the United Nations. The colorized silver coin has a denomination of 1,000 yen. It is cataloged as Y-138.

France triumphed in the Best Crown field with a gold 10-euro commemorating author Jules Verne’s “Five Weeks in a Balloon.” The coin, KM-1450, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the popular writer.

Latvia’s fight for freedom from the Russian state in 1918 is the theme of the winning silver 1 lats coin, KM-82, that took the top spot in the Best Contemporary Event category. This covers events of the past 99 years.

Most Artistic honors went to Denmark and its 10 kroner commemorating Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” The aluminum-bronze coin is KM-903.

With the advent of the People’s Choice Award, these 10 coins and an additional five were put online at www.Numismaster.com for voting. The extra five coins, which registered well in the judges’ voting but did not win their categories, are a silver 15,000-kip coin of Laos called the Laos Mazu, the goddess of safe sea travel, KM-98; Australia’s silver $1 coin showing “Australia on the Map,” KM-839; Hungary’s copper-nickel 50-forint marking the 50th anniversary of the 1956 uprising, KM-789; Poland’s silver 20 zlotych, Y-533, which shows a multicolored holographic spider web; and Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein 2 euro, KM-253.

The awards were presented Saturday, Feb. 2, during a ceremony at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany.

About Krause Publications

Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world’s largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Publications, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Publications, and ARBY Partners, LLC Company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

German Chancellor Unveils New Two-Euro Coin (02/05/2008)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel unveiled a new Two-Euro coin on Friday, February 1, at die Bundeskanzlerin in Berlin, Germany.

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1870-S Seated Dollar Sells for $1.3 Million (02/05/2008)

One of the few known 1870-S Seated Liberty dollars sold privately for $1.3 million, reported the seller, Stanford Coins and Bullion of Houston, Texas.

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Heritage Heads to Long Beach (02/05/2008)

A rare New Orleans proof half dollar, a notable collection of large cents and a collection of high-grade U.S. type coins will be offered among 5,500 lots of coins, tokens and medals in Heritage's Feb. 14-16 official Long Beach Expo auctions.

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2008-D Lincoln Cent Circulates in Texas (02/05/2008)

First reports of finds of 2008-dated coins are coming in from readers.

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Lucky Buffalo: Mint Offers 2008 Celebration Coin (02/05/2008)

Set to go on sale at noon Eastern Time Feb. 5 from the U.S. Mint is a new product called the American Buffalo 2008 Celebration Coin.

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Goldbergs Place Gold $10 in Sale (02/05/2008)

A 1795 $10 gold piece will be offered among other U.S. and world coins and U.S. bank notes in the Feb. 10-13 Pre-Long Beach auction by Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles.

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Getting to Know Your ANA Grading Standards (02/05/2008)

Useful knowledge about grading your coins.

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Nigeria Pushes for Acceptance of New Coins in Circulation (01/18/2008)

Nigeria re-introduced coins into circulation during 2007, coinage having vanished in the past due to inflation and the lack of purchasing power coins represented during those chaotic times.

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Mint Stats: 10th Anniversary Set Long Way From Sellout (01/18/2008)

It was time to find a home for the 10th anniversary platinum coin set. It is now in the 2007-W Eagles box below. Sales are still creeping along. There is a long way to go before reaching the 30,000 maximum.

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Chinese Coins on the Move (01/18/2008)

Record prices were achieved by two recent Chinese auctions. These were the numismatic portions of the annual autumn sales held by the two largest Chinese auction houses, China Guardian Auctions and Beijing ChengXuan Auctions.

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Off Year for Morgans (01/18/2008)

With coinage at the Carson City Mint suspended and production at San Francisco limited, it was an off year for silver dollars. But the big coins dated 1886 had everyone from the president to the Mint director talking as the government tried to figure out the best way to protect the nation's "silver treasure."

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Change Normal for Long-Lived Lincoln Cent (01/18/2008)

U.S. Mint Director A. Piatt Andrew wrote that a new cent design had been approved by the Treasury and coinage had begun in May of that year. Director Andrew of course had no idea of the future longevity of this coin and its influence on countless new collectors in the United States.

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Quarter Program Adds Territories (12/27/2007)

The rush by Congress to pass a government appropriations bill just before Christmas has a numismatic twist.

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Mint Stats: Half of Platinum Sets Sell in First Few Days (12/27/2007)

Roughly half of the 10th anniversary platinum American Eagle two-coin set sold in the first couple of days they were available.

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NASA Releases Collectible Space Coins (12/18/2007)

Discovery Collectibles, an exclusive creator of rare coin lines focusing on space exploration and discovery, today announced the release of a highly limited collection of 10 brilliant silver nickel uncirculated coins celebrating the work of NASA and the amazing odyssey of the Hubble Space Telescope.

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"What's My Coin Worth?" Condition is Almost Everything (12/18/2007)

"What's it worth?" That question has been asked countless times and in countless collectible fields from those new to the hobby of collecting. It's certainly a reasonable question, but it's also one for which the answer, no matter what the collectible, has to be couched in a series of qualifiers.

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Venezuela Denies Plans for Currency Reform (12/18/2007)

Three zeros will be lobbed off each denomination of bank notes and a new series of coins will appear under an announced currency reform that Venezuela denies it is planning.

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Canadian Politician Urges Rejecting U.S. Coins (12/18/2007)

Canadian businesses should refuse to accept United States coins in payment for goods and services, says Toronto city councilor, Howard Moscoe.

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Medal of Pope Karol Wojtyla (12/18/2007)

Mint Kremnica offers you a remarkable medal with the motif of John Paul II. Because of its unique diameter, the medal is a real collector's item! The 15 cm diameter makes from this medal one of the greatest silver medal in the world.
Material: Ag 925/1000
Diameter: 155 mm
Weight: 1710 g
Price : 2115.2 €
The medal is issued in a limited edition of 50 pieces, numbered.
Kremnica Mint offers you the last few pieces of this medal. If you are interested, contact us by email at sales "at" mint "dot" sk or visit and use "write us" section at http://www.mint.sk/kontakt_form.php?lang=en 

Auction of Antique Coins collection in Moscow (11/26/2007)

Dear Colleagues, We would like to inform you that we prepare the auction for the following coins:
Greece. Sicily, Syracuse, 214-212, VF Greece, Fasos, 2-3 cent, VF+ Greece, Mirina, half of second century, VF+ Greece, Biblos, 333 bc, XF Greece, Selevkids, 162 - 150 VF Greece, Selevkids, 150 - 146 VF Greece, Selevkids, 138 - 129 VF Greece, Selevkids, 93 - 89 VF Greece, Arshakids, 123-88 , vf Greece, Menadr I, 158-130, vf Greece, Remetalk, 131 - 151, vf Greece, Large collection of of silver coins of Alexander III Macedonian, Rome, Clavdii, 41-45, VF+ Rome, Domitsii, 82-96, DOMITIAE AVG.IMP.CAES.DIVIF.DOMITIAN AVG Rome, ANNIA FAUSTINA AVGUSTA, 221.
Please request photos of these coins and their prices.
We would be very much appreciate it if you can provide us some information about your main interests in the purchase. My warmest regards, Andrew Jimanko
IPF Auctions Kosmodamianskaya st. 39 Moscow, 139420, Russia
007 495 785.11.02 Our office number

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Collectplaza October 2007 auction now online! (09/14/2007)

The CollectPlaza International Auctions Team has the pleasure to invite you to attend the October 8, 2007 Auction. We offer a broad variety of collectables in the field of Numismatics, Bonds and Shares, Stamps, History and Economy. As of now our interactive online auction can be found on the Internet. More information and free registration: see our website www.collectplaza-auctions.com . The online part of the auction will close on October 7 at 18.00 hrs CET.
We hope to welcome you in our auction room on October 8, 2007 at:
Van der Valk Bijhorst Hotel Zijdeweg 54 NL-2245 BZ Wassenaar The Netherlands
Viewing is possible at the hotel in Wassenaar on Sunday, October 7 from 12.00 - 16.00 hrs and on Monday, October 8, from 09.00 - 12.00 hrs in the auction room (or by prior appointment at our offices before October 7, 2007).
We are always interested in quality material for our next international auctions, so please contact us should you have any material you may wish to bring in. The CollectPlaza International Auctions Team

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Coins2.com - the Numismatic Search Engine opens a new section called Images & Prices (08/24/2007)

After making search request, user can find the images of coins, which correspond to this request and also the information about coins sale in various shops and auctions.

To realize this possibility, the creators of Coins2.com have worked out their own version of search engine. It analyzes the text of web pages, which are in open access at numismatic web-sites and picks out the images and descriptions of coins and also the information about their value at those sites. In future it makes possible free retrieval according to the names and descriptions of coins.

On user’s demand the search engine gives a list of coins with small pictures and short information, which meet the demand. Having followed the right here indicated reference, a user can get to know the detailed information and full-size picture on the original page of site-source.

The interface of the retrieval delivery reminds of Google, so the usage of the new section Coins2.com will not cause any difficulties.

 

The Numismatic Search Engine Coins2.com started its work in January 2007 and received many positive reports from numismatists from every corner of the globe. The main section Coins2.com uses the Google Custom Search Engine and search for any information at more than 4200 numismatic sites. Having studied the reports and proposals of their users, the team of Coins2.com made a decision to improve the service. On the expiry of several months of intensive work, there was created a new section called Images & Prices, which is now in beta-testing stage.

At the present moment the search index of the section has stored information about more than 1,000,000 coins, the most part of which is supplied with pictures and prices. But the work on indexing of numismatic web is at its very beginning. For the moment special stress is laid on the USA coins, but there are plans to continue this work and expand it to the ancient coins and further on to the coins of the whole world.

The creators of Coins2.com do not undertake the task of gathering and cataloging information about coins or carrying out analysis of price tendencies. There is a great deal of information about coins in Internet. The mission of Coins2.com is to make access to this information more comfortable and easy for numismatics-fanciers.

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New set of Slovak coins 2007: Historical Regions of Slovakia – Gemer-Malohont-Novohrad-Hont (07/28/2007)

Dear collector, we are pleased to introduce you a new set of Slovak coins 2007 from the edition “Historical Regions of Slovakia – Gemer-Malohont-Novohrad-Hont“. The coin set Gemer-Malohont-Novohrad-Hont contains 5 Slovak circulating coins extended by a two-side bimetal token Gemer-Malohont-Novohrad-Hont. The fully colored cover of the coin set provides interesting information and beautiful pictures of these unique Slovak regions. If you are interested in this coin set, please visit www.mint.sk , write us an email at sales "at" mint "dot" sk or visit and use "write us" section at http://www.mint.sk/kontakt_form.php?lang=en 
Please do not forget to provide us your full name, postal address and number of pieces.

Second coin set of year 2007 - Czech and Slovak coins 2007 (05/21/2007)


The second coin set of the year 2007 is an unique set of Czech and Slovak circulation coins 2007 with the motif "Nature beauties of Czech Republic and Slovakia"

This is the first coin set created and issued as a result of cooperation of mints in Slovakia and Czech Republic. The set consists of two individual coin sets - Czech and Slovak. Both coin sets contains circulation coins of a country, Slovak coin set additionally contain a special token with the motif of Slovak nature beauties - National Parks.

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New coin set 2007 - 100th birth anniversary of Gejza Dusik (05/21/2007)

Dear collector, we would like to inform you that Mint Kremnica issued the first set of Slovak coins 2007 "Famous persons of Slovak music - 100th birth anniversary of Gejza Dusik". This unique coin set includes five Slovak circulation coins and a token with the motif of 100th birth anniversary of Gejza Dusik - a famous Slovak composer, founder of Slovak operetta and tango. Part of the coin set is also a special gift - exclusive CD containing the most famous musical works of the author performed by legendary Slovak singers. Kremnica mint offers to its customers a limited number of this coin set in amount 5000 pcs. Price of the coin set in EUR is available at www.mint.sk 

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Issue schedule of the Polish collector coins for the year 2007 (03/18/2007)

No.

SUBJECT

FACE VALUE (in PLN)

ALLOY

DIMENSIONS

(in mm)

WEIGHT

(in g)

APPROX. MINTAGE

(in 1000 pcs.)

SCHEDULED DATE of ISSUE

FINISH

1

Animals of the World:

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)

20

2

Ag 925

Nordic Gold

Ø 38.61

Ø 27.00

28.28

8.15

58.0

1,000.0

January

proof

standard

2

Polish Travellers and Explorers:

Ignacy Domeyko 1802-1889

10

2

Ag 925

Nordic Gold

Ø 32.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

8.15

55.0

900.0

February

proof

standard

3

75th Anniversary of Broking the Enigma Code

10

100

2

Ag 925 (with latent image)

Au 900

Nordic Gold

Ø 32.00

Ø 21.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

8.00

8.15

55.0

8.0

900.0

March

proof

proof

standard

4

History of the Polish Zloty:

5 PLN from 1928 (Nike)

10

2

Ag 925

Nordic Gold

Ø 32.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

8.15

57.0

900.0

April

proof

standard

5

750th Anniversary of the Granting Municipal Rights to Cracow

10

200

2

Ag 925

Au 900

Nordic Gold

Ø 32.00

Ø 27.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

15.50

8.15

58.0

7.0

900.0

May

proof

proof

standard

6

Monuments of Material Culture in Poland:

The Medieval Conurbation in Toruń

20

2

Ag 925 (with pad printing)

Nordic Gold

Ø 38.61

Ø 27.00

28.28

8.15

58.0

900.0

June

proof

standard

7

Polish Travellers and Explorers:

Henryk Arctowski & Antoni B. Dobrowolski

10

2

Ag 925 (with zircon)

Nordic Gold

Ø 32.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

8.15

60.0

900.0

September

proof

standard

8

History of the Polish Sword:

Heavy-armed Knight of the 15th Century

10

200

2

Ag 925

Au 900

Nordic Gold

32 x 22

Ø 27.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

15.50

8.15

57.0

9.0

900.0

October

proof

proof

standard

9

The 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Karol Szymanski (1882-1927)

10

200

2

Ag 925 (with latent image)

Au900 (with latent image)

Nordic Gold

Ø 32.00

Ø 27.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

15.50

8.15

55.0

8.0

900.0

October

proof

proof

standard

10

The 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Teodor J. K. Korzeniowski (1857-1924)

10

200

2

Ag 925 (hologram)

Au 900

Nordic Gold

Ø 32.00

Ø 27.00

Ø 27.00

14.14

15.50

8.15

58.0

8.0

900.0

November

proof

proof

standard

11

Polish Painters of the 19th and 20th Centuries:

Leon Wyczółkowski 1852-1936

20

2

Ag 925 (with pad printing)

Nordic Gold

40 x 28

Ø 27.00

28.28

8.15

60.0

900.0

December

proof

standard

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Set of silver replicas of Karol Robert's coins (03/18/2007)

Dear collector, on the occasion of the 675th anniversary of promotion Kremnica to a free royal town and establishment of Kremnica Mint was issued a set of silver replicas of Karol Robert's coins. Since by the production of coins were partially used original techniques - same as in the past, the coins differ in individual sizes and weights. The mentioned inaccuracies reflect the quality in which the coins used to be produced (hand made production, using hammer). We used silver (Ag 925/1000) as the material for production of coins, florins are gold plated. Dies were hand made by Kremnica's engraver Jan Alleram.
The replicas were made in limited edition of 250 pcs, with certificate.
Florén 21mm, 3.5 g, Groš SP 26mm, 3.4 g,Denár SP 16mm, 0.60 g Obol SP 9mm, 0.30 g
We offer you the replicas of Karol Robert coins for a special price only 56 EUR. Code of product: 671133

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Catalog for Gold and Platinum Coins from the 1500s to present (01/26/2007)

With over 1,200 pages, this hardcover volume covers gold coins, date-by-date, from the 1500s to present, including palladium, platinum and off-metal sister issues. Complete date/mint listings, actual weights, current values in five grades of condition, along with crisp obverse and reverse photos help make this extraordinary volume the most desired coin reference available.

More: Standard Catalog Of World Gold Coins: Platinum and Palladium issues included

New Coin Catalogs (12/08/2006)

A lot of new coin catalogs were issued to help to determine the values of coins:

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Superior Galleries January 2-3, 2007 Orlando Elite Coin Auction (12/08/2006)

This exceptional two day event will include just 700 choice lots with an insured value exceeding $4 million and is the kick off for what Superior anticipates will be a spectacular 2007 auction season. Many private collections are included in this first auction of the year

More: www.sgbh.com

The Everything Coin Collecting Book: All You Need to Start Your Collection And Trade for Profi (12/08/2006)

Are you one of the 125 million coin collectors in the United States? Whether you're a beginner or an avid collector, The Everything Coin Collecting Book is your accessible reference for this exciting and profitable hobby. Written by a well-known numismatic authority, this is only authoritative guide written in an approachable style for every reader.

Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about:

  • Starting and maintaining a collection
  • Coin terminology
  • Grading and authenticating coins
  •  Rarity and coin values

Covering it all-from starting a collection, to selling and trading like a pro-this is the all-in-one guide you need to maintain a successful collection and trade for profit.

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ROME XVII - Roman Coins Catalog by CBG.FR in French (11/10/2006)

ROME XVII, le nouveau catalogue consacré aux monnaies romaines est disponible.
C’est notre plus gros catalogue à prix marqués avec 464 pages et 2.765 numéros entre les débuts de la République et Arcadius (280 avant J.-C. et 408) avec des prix compris entre 15 et 2.750 euros.
Vous pouvez vous procurer cet ouvrage pour la somme de 10Euros port compris à : CGB, 46 rue Vivienne 75002 PARIS Tél : 33(0)1 42 33 25 99
N’hésitez pas à allez consulter notre site Internet et notre boutique de vente en ligne sur : www.cgb.fr
Ou directement sur http://www.numishop.eu/boutique-mo_rom-280_avant_JC_a_476_apres_JC.html 
L’équipe cgb.fr

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Le Bulletin Numismatique numero 27 de cgb.fr / New Numismatique Bulletin of cgb in French (11/10/2006)

Bonjour !
Pour consulter notre Bulletin Numismatique n° 27 au format PDF, cliquez ici :
http://www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html

Maltex Exhibition (10/06/2006)

We would like to inform all our clientele that between Friday 13th October and Sunday 15th October we will be available at the Maltex Exhibition located at the Phoenicia Hotel in Floriana, Malta. Entrance is Free and all those who wish to attend may do so between the hours of 9am and 6pm on Friday and Saturday, and between 9am and 12.30pm on Sunday.
The New 'Sir Temistokle Zammit' Commemorative silver coin issued by the Central Bank of Malta is now available. Image of the coin is shown here below and details may be found from this direct link on our website http://www.emmsaid.com/silvercointemistoklezammit.htm.
Feel free to contact us should you require any further info.

Best regards Remy Said

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Mint Kremnica is launching a new version of corporate web page (10/06/2006)

Dear collector, Mint Kremnica is launching these days a new version of corporate web page.
Our new web page has a brand new design, more convenient structure and higher quality content
Now you have an opportunity to read new, interesting information about the present and history of mint, or about company's coin shop and products offered More: http://www.mint.sk/onas.php?lang=en

New online shop offers you more information about products as well as many new pictures http://www.mint.sk/nakup_670.php?lang=en
You can quickly and comfortably write us a message or comment about anything using our Write Us section (it is not necessary any more to login and use your email account in order to write us an email) http://www.mint.sk/kontakt_form.php?lang=en

We prepared for you an on-line customer satisfaction survey in which you can express your opinion about our products and share with us your experiences with services of Mint Kremnica. These information are valuable for us and help us to reach higher quality of products and services http://www.mint.sk/kontakt_survey.php?lang=en
Our goal is to improve continually the quality of web page www.mint.sk , and we believe that you can actively contribute to this process. We will appreciate all comments or suggestions that will help us to increase the quality level of www.mint.sk

Values of Bust Halves 1807 - 1839 (08/26/2006)

New coin values at sammler.com:

Values of Bust Half Dollars 1807 - 1839

Bust Half Dollar

Superior Galleries September 10-12, 2006 Auction (08/25/2006)

Superior Galleries would like to welcome you to our Beverly Hills Elite Auction to be held just prior to the September Long Beach Coin Expo. This exciting 2,500 plus lot auction will take place at our newly renovated Beverly Hills Galleries with the lot viewing at the same location.

For more information on this or any other future Superior Galleries Elite Auctions, please contact Paul Song at 800-545-1001 or at E-Mail

Values of US Seated Liberty Dollars 1840 - 1873 (06/02/2006)

New coin values at sammler.com:

Values of Seated Liberty Dollars 1840 - 1873

Seated Liberty Dollar

Polish 20 Zlotych Coin: “The Polish Calendar of Traditional Customs and Rituals” (04/28/2006)

The "Saint John's Night" coin, a subsequent coin from The Polish Calendar of Traditional Customs and Rituals  Series will be launched in May 2006. This will be the first coin with hologram produced by the Polish Mint.
Coin Designer : Robert Kotowicz
Metal Face Ag 925
Value: 20 zl
Diameter 38.61mm
Weight 28.28 g
Approx. Mintage: 63,000 pcs   
Standard proof 

More: www.mennica.com.pl

30 Lira Coin from Turkey: Total Solar Eclips TURKEY  (04/28/2006)

Turkey issued a 30 Lira Coin with the topic "Total Solar Eclips TURKEY".
Face Value: 30 New Turkish Lira
Metal 0.925 Silver
Diameter 38.61 mm
Weight (gr.) 23.33 gr.
Quality Proof- Gold Plated
Mintage: 5000
Artist Nesrin EKÞÝ

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New Euro Proof Set 2006 of France (04/21/2006)

The Proof Set 2006 of France is now available on the website of the French Mint.

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Polish 10 Zloty “JOHN PAUL II, 1920-2005”  (04/21/2006)


Polish “JOHN PAUL II, 1920-2005” silver proof coin plated with gold

Issuing Bank National Bank of Poland
Face value: 10 zloty
Metal: 925/1000 Ag plated with Au 999/1000
Finish: proof
Diameter: 32,00 mm
Weight: 14,14 g
Mintage: 176 000 pcs

Reverse:
An image of Pope John Paul II, on the left-hand side. A stylized view of a fragment of Minor Basilica of the Virgin Mary in Wadowice (JPII’s place of birth), on the right-hand side. A semicircular inscription: JAN PAWEŁ II, above, a semicircular inscription: 1920-2005, below.

Obverse:
An image of the Eagle, established as the state Emblem of the Republic of Poland. A semicircular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA (The Republic of Poland), above. The notation of the year of issue: 2005, below the Eagle. The images of two palms. On the left - palm of pope extracting for benediction. Below the notation of the year of issue. A semicircular inscription: 10 ZŁ, below. The Mint’s mark (mw) under the Eagle’s left leg.

Coin Designer: Urszula Walerzak

More issues 2006 with JOHN PAUL II:

Polish “JOHN PAUL II, 1920-2005” silver proof coin
Issuing Bank National Bank of Poland
Face value: 10 zloty
Metal: 925/1000 Ag
Finish: proof
Diameter: 32,00 mm
Weight: 14,14 g
Mintage: 170 000 pcs

SILVER MEDAL JOHN PAUL II – THE PILGRIM OF PEACE

Face value: 10 zł (mirror punch)
Metal: 500 Ag
Finish: proof
Diameter: 32,00 mm
Weight: 15,00 g

More: www.mennica.com.pl

Gold coins - "National Parks" (04/21/2006)

We are pleased to inform you that, within the limites of royalty
program with belorussian bank, the Polish Mint will issue the series of
gold coins - "National Parks". This will contain five coins with the
motives of the following animals: beaver, swan, sea-gull, aurochs and crane
Best regards
Edyta Falkowska, Commercial Expert, Mennica Polska / Mint of Poland

More: www.mennica.com.pl

The Official Red Book: a Guide Book of Indian And Flying Eagle Cents (04/21/2006)

You might like to know that Richard Snow's The Official Red Book: a Guide Book of Indian And Flying Eagle Cents will be released in paperback soon. You can pre-order your copy at a savings of 35% by following the link below.

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2007 Redbook a Guide Book of Us Coins  (04/21/2006)

You might like to know that R. S. Yeoman's newest book, 2007 Redbook a Guide Book of Us Coins (Guide Book of United States Coins), will be released in paperback soon. You can pre-order your copy at a savings of 23% by following the link below.

2007 Redbook a Guide Book of Us Coins

Bulletin Numismatique n°20 / New Numismatique Bulletin of cgb in French (04/21/2006)

Bonjour ! Pour consulter notre Bulletin Numismatique n°20 au format PDF, cliquez ici :
http://www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html  (Attention 1.5 Mo)
Vous trouverez dans le Bulletin Numismatique n°20, outre l'éditorial: 
Rome 136, Les bourses, Rendez-vous d’avril , Royales 93, 6 FISC, OR, M3 et Collection, Forum des Amis Du Franc n° 118,  Le coin du libraire
NUMISMATIX 02, LE FRANC VI est paru L’article fondateur des AA/A 65, 66, 67, 68...
En vous souhaitant bonne lecture  L'équipe CGB/CGF

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Values of US Liberty Quarters 1856 - 1891 (04/08/2006)

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Values of US Trade Dollars (03/03/2006)

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New 5 Euro Coin: 150th anniversary of the Åland demilitarization (03/03/2006)

On 30 March, the Post starts selling a special set holding an Åland commemorative €5 coin. It is issued in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Åland demilitarization celebrated in 2006.
The commemorative coin ‘Demilitarization 150 Years’ is coined by Mint of Finland in co-operation with the Landskapsregering, the Government of Åland. The motif of this beautiful commemorative coin made from so-called ‘Nordic Gold’ (copper) is a stunted pine and a dove of peace steering a rustic postal boat. The artist is Pertti Mäkinen.

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2006 Euro Coin Set of the Åland Post (01/03/2006)

The Åland Post puts one or two sets of Finish euro coins on the market each year. Apart from the coins, the set also contains an Åland stamp. The price for this year’s set is € 25.00.

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Albert Einstein Coins (12/09/2005)

The Jewish Museum in Cyberspace shows a lot of interesting Albert Einstein coins of different countries of the whole world.

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Coins database with values of German coins(11/14/2005)

The new coin database of sammler.com shows you the values of coins from Germany. The values are estimated average prices of German dealers in Euro.

More: Values of German Coins

5 Reichsmark 1932 with oak tree

5 Reichsmark 1932 with oak tree

New coin values at sammler.com (10/23/2005)

Bulletin Numismatique n°14 / New Numismatique Bulletin of cgb in French (10/14/2005)

Bonjour !
Pour consulter notre Bulletin Numismatique n°14 au format PDF, cliquez ici :
http://www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html

New World Coin Catalog (10/07/2005)

The 33rd edition of this incomparable reference is the only single volume available offering complete coverage from 1901 to present. More than one million prices are provided (listings price coins in up to five grades of condition) along with nearly 50,000 obverse and reverse illustrations to make coin identification fast and easy.
All prices have been thoroughly researched, reviewed and updated to reflect current market values. Hundreds of new coin listings have been added, along with hundreds of new and improved illustrations, including many 2004-2005 issues. Plus, descriptions have been revised and expanded to include more detail.
-Complete coverage of known world coins from 1901 to present -More than one million current prices in up to five grades of condition -Includes bullion charts, grading information, foreign exchange table, alphabet conversion charts, and a complete index by country and denomination

  • More than 1,000,000 up-to-date prices on world coins of the twentieth century.
  • about 50,000 clear photos for simple identification and grading assistance.
  • Only world coin book of its kind 
  • 2335 pages

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2006 Standard Catalog of World Coins

New US Coin Catalog (10/07/2005)

Prices are rising sharply for U.S. coins, and the collectors need to keep up on present values with the most respected resource for updated pricing, North American Coins & Prices. This extensive reference offers collectors complete listings and prices for all U.S. coins, as well as listings and prices for Canadian and Mexican issues.

More than 1,500 photos and easy-to-follow descriptions and specifications featured in this ultimate volume provide readers of all experience levels with important details for a solid collection. In addition, collectors get information on the state of the market, more than 45,000 listings for everything from early American copper coins to modern mint and proof sets, new issues and state quarters. Also featured is an error identification guide, which should prove handy with errors enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

  • Complete coverage of all North American coins gives collectors a one-stop source for researching coins
  • Current values for 45,000+ coins
  • 1,500 detailed photos provide for easy identification
  • 595 pages

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2006 North American Coins & Prices

Le Bulletin Numismatique numero 10 de cgb.fr / New Numismatique Bulletin of cgb in French (06/03/2005)

Bonjour ! Pour consulter notre Bulletin Numismatique n°10 au format PDF, cliquez ici : http://www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html

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New coin values at sammler.com (05/19/2005)

New French 1 1/2 Euro coin to remember end of WWII (05/13/2005)

The end of the second mondial war

Weight 22,20 gr = 0,78 oz
Diameter 37mm = 1.45 inch
Mintage 50 000
Metal Silver 900/1000
Quality Proof
Face value 1 euros 1/2
Description To remind us of the strong link between the creation of the European Community and this long-lasting peace, the coin carries the inscription "Europe makes peace" and on the reverse "peace makes Europe".

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Le Bulletin Numismatique numero 9 de cgb.fr / New Numismatique Bulletin of cgb in French (05/06/2005)

Bonjour !
Pour consulter votre BN009 au format PDF, cliquez ici : (Attention près de 2 Mo)
http://www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html

French mint news: Nouveautés numismatiques / New coins in April (05/06/2005)

These coins can be ordered at the online shop of the french mint

New French 1/4 Euro Jules Verne Coin (05/06/2005)

The french mint issued a coin in common metal, more generic, whose theme is "The fantastic World of Jules Verne".

It can be ordered at the online shop of the french mint

Anniversary of the European Union Flag on French Euro Coins (03/24/2005)

The anniversary of the European Union flag is the perfect occasion to mint a special Europa Collector Coin and to mix together in gold the blue colour of the flag and the yellow colour of the stars. 4 versions of this coin will be sold by Monnaie de Paris (see our technical specifications). See the 3 former versions of this coin.

[To discover 100 euro gold, 10 euro gold and 1,5 euro silver]

New Numismatique Bulletin of cgb in French (03/04/2005)

Bonjour ! Pour consulter votre BN007 au format PDF, cliquez ici.

More: http://www.cgb.fr/bn/bn.html 

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Ancient coins on auction (11/05/2004)

Jens Hermann´s collection of ancient Greek and Roman coins  will be sold on auction in Museumsbygningens Kunstauktioner, Denmark, the 10th of November at 1pm. Catalogue and bidding online at: www.museumsbygningen.dk 
The auction is in two parts; Jens Hermann´s collection contains mostly ancient coins, Greek (no. 1-262), Roman (no. 263-376), and some Danish and world coins and medals (no. 377-505).   Second part is from various claimants containing ancient coins and some decorations and medals (no. 506-573).
Jens Hermann´s collection of ancient coins is the finest sold in Denmark for many years. Most of the coins are in beautiful condition and with nice toning. The coins are bought on auctions in Denmark (many Greek coins are from Paul M. Proschowskys collection sold in 1970) and from coin dealers and auctions all over Europe. Jens Hermann was very fond of Greek coins from Italy and Sicily, also the coins from the kingdoms of Macedonia, Syria and Egypt had his special interest. Tares in Calabria is represented with 20 pieces of the horseman didrachm – all with different varieties. The early Italian incuse silver staters from Metapont with an ear of barley, from Caulonia with the naked Apollo and from Croton with a tripod, are represented with the coins (no. 33, 50 and 519. From Syracuse on Sicily comes the beautiful decadrachm with the galloping quadriga and the head of Arethusa surmounted by four dolphins. The coin is signed by Euainetos below lower dolphin – on this coin the signature is off flan (no. 83). The greatest ancient gold coin on this auction comes from Egypt, it is an octodrachm from Ptolemaios II with the conjoined busts of the king and his queen Arsinoë and the kings parents on the reverse (no. 240).
The gold aureus from the roman emperor Nero shows his portrait and Roma standing inscribing a shield (no. 312).  The collection contains a lot of different denominations, gold, silver and bronze coins.
Catalogue see: www.museumsbygningen.dk  Museumsbygningens Kunstauktioner. Kastelsvej 18. DK-2100 København .
(*45) 3526 3266

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New Coin Catalogs and Books (10/29/2004)

2005 North American Coins & Prices

Nearly seventy-five percent of consumers are taking a closer look at their pocket change hoping one of the recently released state quarters will be there. People are saving, buying, and exchanging quarters in order to form collections.
The updated 14th edition of this best-selling reference enables coin collectors to buy, grade, and organize their collections by using the more than 45,000 coin listings. Updated coin listings are provided in up to 11 grades of condition for U.S. coins from colonial times to present, Canadian coins from 1858 to present, and Mexican coins since 1701.

Four all-new chapters are included in the introductory section of the book: ?Hot Buys in 2005,? ?Gold ? Catch the Collector
Wave,? ?Time for Commemoratives,? and ?State Quarters Race Ahead?. Also provides updated Web addresses of the nation's coin dealers and affiliated organizations.

2005 Standard Catalog of World Coins

Now in its 32nd edition, this best selling coin reference features more than a million current market coin prices and about 50,000 photos. Complete coverage of world coins and commemorative issues by date and mint since 1901, representing more than 570 coin-issuing authorities, are included. This comprehensive global encyclopedia also includes vital reference material for all collectors such as foreign exchange rates, identification charts, a complete how-to-use tutorial, coin size chart by millimeters, and a guide to international numerics. Over 56 pages of essential background information provides the necessary tools for beginning and expert collectors.

  • More than 1,000,000 up-to-date prices on world coins of the twentieth century.
  • about 50,000 clear photos for simple identification and grading assistance.
  • Only world coin book of its kind 
  • 2288 pages
Standard Catalog of World Coins
1801-1900 
(4th Ed)
Paperback - 1096 pages 4th edition (November 2004)
You get the values of all official coins of the whole world which were published 1801-1900. 

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Voting Coin (08/20/2004)

Although a novelty coin, at $6.99 retail, this may sell well enough to become a collectors coin, even if more on the political collections side.
We are gathering momentum in the media and we just received e-mail from George Bush recognizing our work. Clever packaging, minted in the USA and
destine for pop culture. Please review the link below.
www.votingcoin.com Contact me if you have any questions. Have a good day.

E-Mail: johnny@votingcoin.com

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New Chinese Coin Set: Classical Literary Works  (07/07/2004)

The People's Bank of China will issue a set of Chinese Classical Literary Works ---Pilgrimage To The West commemorative colored gold and silver coins (the 2nd set) on Jun. 10th, 2004. This set of commemorative coins comprises 5 coins, 2 gold coins, 3 silver coins, all of which are the legal tender of the People's Republic of China.

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LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION Silver Dollar (06/04/2004)

LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE COIN AVAILABLE MAY 12!

To commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the United States Mint will release a commemorative silver dollar in May. Proceeds from the
sale of the coins are authorized to go to the National Park Service and the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial.

More information: http://www.usmint.gov

2004 Florida Official First Day Coin Cover (06/04/2004)

Website of the US-Mint: "This limited-edition cover-only 75,000 will be produced-is the 27th in the series and features two Florida Quarter Dollars from both the United States Mint at Philadelphia and Denver from the first day of mintage, March 1, 2004."

More information at the website of US mint

US-Mint: 2004 Texas Quarter Bags and Two-Roll Sets (06/04/2004)

Website of the US-Mint: "The 50 State Quarters® Program of the US mint continues this year with the release of the third state quarter for 2004 and the 28th in the series. These coins are available for purchase in two-roll sets, 100-coin bags, and 1,000 coin bags. Make sure to buy your Texas state quarters today..."

More information at the website of US mint

10 Euro Silver Collector Coin 2004 of Ireland (22.12.03)

"To mark the accession of ten new member countries to the European Union during Ireland’s presidency of the EU, the Central Bank & Financial Services Authority of Ireland has issued a €10 Silver Collector Coin.
The reverse of the coin bears a unique design by Irish artist Thomas Emmet Mullins. He has represented Europe and its new members as a swan nesting ten eggs, with an overall style that recalls traditional Irish art. On the obverse Irish designer Paul Regan has depicted the names of the accession countries in their official languages. The familiar, traditionally decorated Irish harp stands boldly at the centre.
This is the second silver coin that Ireland has issued since the introduction of the Euro in 2002. Struck to the highest proof quality in sterling .925 silver, this magnificent coin is restricted to only 50,000 pieces for issue throughout the world. "

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Report of the Numismata and International Stamp Fair 2004 in Munich on 03/06/04 (03/11/04)

Every year again at the beginning of  March in Munich the Numismata takes place, which is meanwhile the largest coin fair of the world. Parallel to it you can visit the international stamp fair on Saturday. Since many collectors of coins collect also stamps this is very good.
Because of the meaning of both stock exchanges visitors and exhibitors from the whole world are coming in a large number.  Thus the Numismata is probably not only the largest but also the most international of all coin fairs.

The crowded Numismata on late Saturday morning

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New German 100 Euro gold coin - UNESCO World Heritage Bamberg (10.3.04)

This new gold which will be issued on 10/1/2004 can now be ordered at the German mint at Bundeswertpapierverwaltung.
The coin will delivered startin in October 2004.
The price depends on the gold price in late September 2004 with an add of 25 EURO and will so be about 190 - 210 EUR.

Technical Data:

Nominal: 100 Euro
Mintage: 400,000  = 80,000 per mint
Material: 999.9 Gold
Weight: 15.55 g = 1/2 oz
Diameter: 28,0 mm

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New Edition of Standard Catalog of World Coins (01/19/04)

2004 Standard Catalog of World Coins

Now in its 28th edition, this best selling coin reference features more than a million current market coin prices and 47,700 photos. Complete coverage of world coins and commemorative issues by date and mint since 1901, representing more than 570 coin-issuing authorities, are included. This comprehensive global encyclopedia also includes vital reference material for all collectors such as foreign exchange rates, identification charts, a complete how-to-use tutorial, coin size chart by millimeters, and a guide to international numerics. Over 56 pages of essential background information provides the necessary tools for beginning and expert collectors.

You can order the catalog at amazon.com

Auction Monnaies XIX at www.cgb.fr on 01/29/04 (01/14/04)

On 01/29/04 the coin auction Monnaies XIX of cgb is ending. Over 2,000 coins will be auctioned. The auctions starts with antique coins of Greece and is ending with modern coins. But the main focus of this auction are French coins from the Middle Ages until modern French coins.

Two highlights: Aureus of Probus with an opening bid of 7,000 EUR.
The most important highlight is a gold and silver pattern of 5 Francs 1831. Both patterns will be auctioned together with an opening bid of 38,000 EUR.

Aureus of Probus

Pattern 5 Francs 1831 in gold

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French Euro Coins for Olympic Games 2004 in Athen (01/07/04)

Now these coins can be ordered at the official website of the French Mint.
 

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Euro: 2004 Annual Mint Set from Ireland (12/22/03)

The Central Bank & Financial Services Authority of Ireland is pleased to announce the release of the 2004 Annual Mint Set for Ireland. This set is the second in the series celebrating the Heritage Sites of Ireland and features Reginald's Tower in Waterford, a city in the south east of the country.
The 2004 Uncirculated Coin Set contains the eight Irish euro coins from the 1 cent through to the €2 in an attractive and informative display folder.
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