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Coins & Paper Money

Eagles, oak branches, stars and arrows…
Exploring the symbolism on U.S. coins

When it comes to coinage designs, we all have our favorites. Maybe you love the Mercury dime’s depiction of Liberty in a winged cap. Perhaps you prefer the classic Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle.

Collecting the not-so-dull Middle Ages

1368-1423 Venice, Italy Billon Tornesello Over 1500 years ago, the Roman Empire was breaking apart for the last time. The next big historic milestone involved Christopher Columbus. What happened in between? A span of

Discover the easiest challenge you’ll ever face… The Joy of Collecting Challenge Coins!

Have you heard of Challenge Coins recently? If the answer is yes, allow me to say… I’m not surprised! They’re a fast-growing area of the numismatic hobby, and have risen up as a very

2021 Year in Review: A look back at the year’s coins

What a year to be a coin collector! The numismatic world hit a couple of home runs in 2021 – namely, with the 35th anniversary of the American Silver Eagle and the 100th anniversary