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Dennis Tucker Joins CSNS Board

Dennis Tucker Joins CSNS Board

June 20, 2026

Misc

Award-winning numismatist Dennis Tucker has been appointed to the Central States Numismatic Society’s (CSNS) board of governors. He succeeds Carrie Meyer, who stepped down from the board due to her...

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From  The Reading Room

Certified Collectibles Group Promotes Doug Chin-Lee to Vice President of Sales and Partnerships in China

Certified Collectibles Group Promotes Doug Chin-Lee to Vice President of Sales and Partnerships in China

June 18, 2026

Misc

Doug Chin-Lee has been integral to supporting the expansion of collectibles certification services in Asia. The Certified Collectibles Group®, the global leader in the expert authentication,...

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From  NGC

First legal-tender physical bitcoin headlines Stack’s Bowers auction

First legal-tender physical bitcoin headlines Stack’s Bowers auction

June 18, 2026

Misc

The first legal-tender physical bitcoin ever issued is among the headline attractions in Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Physical Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency session taking place today as part of the firm’s...

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From  Canadian Coin News

Jim Bisognani: A True Coindexter and Friend

Jim Bisognani: A True Coindexter and Friend

June 18, 2026

Misc

Well, here we are in mid-June, and with the signing of the accord to end the war between the US and Iran, there is cautious yet hopeful optimism that tensions will ease in the Middle East. We can...

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From  NGC

Canadian casino chip collectors eye world’s largest gaming memorabilia show

Canadian casino chip collectors eye world’s largest gaming memorabilia show

June 17, 2026

Canada Misc

While most collectors associate numismatics with coins and banknotes, a growing number of Canadians are also pursuing casino chips, gaming tokens and other casino memorabilia, a specialized...

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From  Canadian Coin News

Historic Fourth of July Bitcoin to be Auctioned by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on June 18

Historic Fourth of July Bitcoin to be Auctioned by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on June 18

June 17, 2026

Misc

As national excitement builds for America’s 250th anniversary, premier rare coin auction firm Stack’s Bowers Galleries is offering a crossover artifact that bridges the early American ideals of...

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From  PCGS

Spy coins, crafts and clever designs at the Mint these school holidays

Spy coins, crafts and clever designs at the Mint these school holidays

June 17, 2026

Australia Misc

Holidaying at home these school holidays? Families are invited to flip, spin and discover the wonderful world of coins at Royal Australian Mint with hands-on activities designed for curious kids and...

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From  Royal Australian Mint

The Future of Money

The Future of Money

June 17, 2026

France Misc

The Embassy of France and Monnaie de Paris hosted a symposium examining the evolution of money, bringing together numismatic experts, government officials, and financial leaders as part of the...

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From  The Reading Room

Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors

Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors

June 16, 2026

Misc

Honestly, I was a little nervous when I published the first part of my coin show etiquette guide. What I hadn’t anticipated was the wave of approval that washed over me. Many seem to have been just...

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From  Coin Weekly

Gold.com Extends Sponsorship of Professional Numismatists Guild

Gold.com Extends Sponsorship of Professional Numismatists Guild

June 16, 2026

Misc

Gold.com has renewed its sponsorship of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for another two years, providing a six-figure contribution to support the nonprofit numismatic organization. The...

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From  Coin News

Market 101: Exploring Practical Possibilities for Collecting

Market 101: Exploring Practical Possibilities for Collecting

June 16, 2026

Misc

Collectors often recognize the appeal of an item before anyone else “gets it.” If you follow any financial reporting, the next big thing, so to speak, is often touted as an “emerging market.” Much of...

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From  PCGS

NGC Conservation: Making Light Work of Heavy Residues

NGC Conservation: Making Light Work of Heavy Residues

June 16, 2026

Misc

Whether ugly green residues or hazy films, NGC s professional conservators can take on blemishes affecting a coin s surface. When coins are stored in improper conditions, they often end up with...

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From  NGC

The Austrian Coin Office and the Bad Aussee Daffodil Festival

The Austrian Coin Office and the Bad Aussee Daffodil Festival

June 16, 2026

Austria Misc

A quite special daffodil grows wild in the Ausseerland region. The star daffodil (Narcissus radiiflorus) prefers altitudes of up to around 1,600 metres. When it blooms in May, it covers entire...

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From  Coin Weekly

Auction Action

Auction Action

June 15, 2026

United States Misc

The 1802 Draped Bust Half Dime has a miniscule mintage of 3,060 pieces, and it’s estimated that no more than 35 examples exist! This coin seldom emerges at auction, with block appearances perhaps...

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From  PCGS

Precious Metals Now Legal Tender in Alaska

Precious Metals Now Legal Tender in Alaska

June 13, 2026

United States Misc

Alaska has enacted legislation recognizing gold and silver specie as legal tender while eliminating local sales and use taxes on precious-metals transactions statewide. According to its supporters,...

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From  The Reading Room

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