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Year of the Sheep 2015

Celebrations mark start of Chinese New Year… Red lanterns, red envelopes and clothing… red is the color of Chinese New Year, associated with luck and fortune. Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) dates back 2,000 years

From the Battlefield to the Oval Office – Soldier/Statesmen honored on U.S. Coins

You’re probably familiar with the names of U.S. presidents, but did you know over 30% of them were leaders on the battlefield before serving in the White House? Two soldier/statesmen that you may be

You need more than a Magnifier for Grading!

Why Experience Counts… So you have your coin, you’ve admired it and now it’s in your collection, but did you ever wonder what it takes to be able to grade one? Each year our

Secrets of an Old Coin Bank

How a family heirloom helped shape a career… Nearly fifteen years ago, my grandmother Florence gave me a simple hand-stitched suede pouch with a drawstring. What was inside would connect me to my past,