7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (286+ words) A New York Times investigation has challenged the integrity of the U. S. Mint's domestic gold program. The investigation, published April 16, found that the government's gold sales system relies on supply chains that include substantial amounts of foreign gold, much of it…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago  (363+ words) A recently released Australian coin commemorating the centenary of the late Queen Elizabeth II, featuring a portrait, is drawing criticism from just about everywhere. The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) defended its new $5 and 50" coins, stating: "Our coin images don't always…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1199+ words) Before it became the 49th state in 1959, National Bank notes were issued in only three Alaskan charter banks: Juneau, Fairbanks, and Ketchikan. For a territory like Alaska to issue its own currency, the bank was required to purchase United States bonds....

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (243+ words) Rarities Night (Session 1) led off the sale with highly sought-after pieces that would be the pinnacle of any collection. Lot 40096, the Silver "Reversed Dragon" Dollar Pattern, finished above estimate at $414, 800, while the PCGS MS-63+ Silver Dollar Pattern (lot 40091) realized $292, 800. Lot…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (104+ words) Coins and bank notes come together with the Narodowy Bank Polski's recently released "The 100 Z'oty Note" issue. The fourth release in this series features a rendition of a 100 z'oty from the "Polish Rulers" series. Courtesy of Narodowy Bank Polski. Taiwan…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (289+ words) Every issue of Continental Currency was printed by the firm of Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia. The printing company had a long history in colonial America up to modern-day America. Franklin was an astute businessman. By the mid-18th Century, he was…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (488+ words) The announcement was made at the PNG's annual awards dinner following the April 22, 2026, PNG Dealer Day at the Central States Numismatic Society (www. CSNS. org) convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois. Kagin is President of Kagin's, Inc. of…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (130+ words) This 5-guinea issue was of the highest circulating denomination in the late 17th century and was produced in limited numbers. "Only the wealthiest members of society would have handled such a coin," explains Jones. "The value of the gold will have…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (251+ words) Numismatic News "Flesh of the Gods" is the way a recent Wall Street Journal article described the ancient Egyptian's view of gold Times haven't changed. The performance of gold, and of course gold coins, has been spectacular in recent times…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (157+ words) Numismatic News Notes from the Bank of England returned to the public as collectibles at the Noonans Mayfair March 25 British and Irish Banknotes auction One of the most highly watched issues up for sale was a "10 Bank of England note…...