COINage News

12/06/2024

Stack’s Bowers Galleries presented its highly anticipated November 2024 Showcase Auction, in which incredibly fresh anchor collections saw intense bidding as many rarities set new price records. The offerings ranged from the earliest years of the colonial era to the most recent U.S. Mint issues, as well as United States currency and physical cryptocurrencies – something for every taste and budget.

The Stack’s Bowers Galleries presented its anticipated Nov. 2024 Showcase Auction - fresh anchor collections saw intense bidding and set new price records.

12/06/2024

An exceedingly rare double eagle from the Carson City Mint will take flight into a new collection when it is sold in Heritage’s December 12-15 US Coins Signature® Auction.

An exceedingly rare double eagle from the Carson City Mint will take flight into a new collection when it is sold in Heritage’s December US Coins Signature® Auction.

12/03/2024

This holiday season, the search for the perfect numismatic gift for both a seasoned coin collector or a curious novice who is just getting started can be challenging. Thankfully, the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and a reputable coin dealer can make gift-giving a lot easier.

The U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and a reputable coin dealer can make gift-giving a lot easier.

10/17/2024

Impressive Cabinets and Important Rarities Shine in Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ November 2024 Rarities Night Auction

10/07/2024

Groundbreaking video game rewards players with unique coin offerings including special, limited-edition United States mint silver eagles: https://www.coinagemag.com/a-new-era-for-numismatics/

10/05/2024

Timelessness. It’s a word that captures the essence of coin collecting and the legacies we carry from generation to generation. One timeless legacy remains iconic and steadfast in American history–the Kennedy Half Dollar.

This year marks The Kennedy Half Dollar's 60th anniversary, a milestone that coincides with the celebration of one of America's most beloved presidents.

10/04/2024

In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of September, CAC approved coins brought impressive prices in a live auction in Dallas County, Texas. https://www.coinagemag.com/cac-coins-bring-premiums-in-september/

09/06/2024

Before the 20th century, the main unit of money in a society was generally defined by a physical amount of gold or silver. Throughout history, however, an amount of gold or silver that was determined by a government to define a unit of money was subject to change for political or economic reasons.

Before the 20th century, the main unit of money in a society was generally defined by a physical amount of gold or silver. Throughout history, however, this would all change.

09/04/2024

In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of August 2024, CAC approved coins brought impressive prices in live auctions in Dallas County, Texas and Orange County, California. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed: https://www.coinagemag.com/cac-coins-bring-premiums-in-august/

08/27/2024

Ron Drzewucki, a long-time dealer and world-renowned expert coin grader, is now president of CAC Grading LLC, a grading and certification service in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In August 2024, he received the highest honor given by the Professional Numismatists Guild (a leading coin-dealer organization), the Abe Kosoff Founders Award. The annual award is presented in recognition of lifelong dedication to the numismatic community. Drzewucki has dedicated his life and extraordinary talents to the coin-collecting hobby and industry.

We sit down with Ron Drzewucki, a long-time dealer, world-renowned expert coin grader, and now president of CAC Grading LLC.

08/23/2024

With the return of private gold ownership, collectors and investors had two ways of acquiring the lustrous yellow metal in coinage form: the numismatic coins with which they were already familiar, and which many already owned, and the newly legal bullion coins.

THERE’S AN INVISIBLE COIN-BUYER SPECTRUM Coin collecting and investing are not mutually exclusive. Our beloved COINage magazine, for example, is touted as the magazine for “collectors and investors.” The rare coin and precious metals marketplace has an invisible coin-buyer spectrum. At one end...

08/21/2024

Contrary to what some traditional investment advisers say, owning gold, silver or other precious metal coins and bars may be good for your investment portfolio. Any number of these advisers will discourage you from investing in precious metals. Why? There could be three possible reasons.

SUGGESTIONS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR PURCHASES ARE REAL Contrary to what some traditional investment advisers say, owning gold, silver or other precious metal coins and bars may be good for your investment portfolio. Any number of these advisers will discourage you from investing in precious metals. Why?...

08/19/2024

COINage magazine was honored with the “Best Professional Periodical” award for 2024 from the prestigious Numismatic Literary Guild. It was given August 7 at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois.

COINage magazine was honored with the “Best Professional Periodical” award for 2024 from the prestigious Numismatic Literary Guild.

08/15/2024

During the month of July, CAC approved and CACG graded coins brought impressive prices in many Internet sales. Here are ten examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed: https://www.coinagemag.com/cac-coins-bring-premiums-in-july/

08/14/2024

One of the many great things about coin collecting is the multitude of avenues one can take on their numismatic journey. Ancient coins, world coins, moderns, U.S. type—and the list goes on and on. But there is one corner of the numismatic sphere that has long been popular for its diverse array of opportunities and sheer novelty: varieties.

Guide to Profits From Coin Design Variations One of the many great things about coin collecting is the multitude of avenues one can take on their numismatic journey. Ancient coins, world coins, moderns, U.S. type—and the list goes on and on. But there is one corner of the numismatic sphere that ha...

07/17/2024

All that gitters is the yellow metal!

Why gold prices are soaring in 2024? Analyzes the factors driving the increase, including economic trends, investor demand, and market forecasts.

07/15/2024

On behalf of the American people, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed 13 charges against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency asset trading platform.

On behalf of the American people, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed 13 charges against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency platform.

12/12/2023

CAC approved coins fared well in many public sales during November 2023 and in live auctions in New Jersey, Texas and California. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed.

CAC coin grading approved coins fared well in many public sales in November 2023. Here are 12 examples that were selected from a large number of results.