Numismatic News

"Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks" is the theme of 2010 National Coin Week , April 18-24. The theme celebrates the many landmarks and scenic places that have inspired the designs on coins and paper money. It was chosen by a panel of American Numismatic Association staff and club members active in the annual celebration. Clubs are invited to help the ANA celebrate the week by participating in a number of fun and educational events involving geography on coins. A scavenger hunt will be held in the form of a "road trip" visiting beautiful places that have inspired designs on currency, and a program will ... Read Full Story

Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first sale of rare and exceptional Coins and Banknotes to be presented by Bonhams New York . Taking place on December 3rd, the sale consists of over 400 lots ranging from 1692 to the early 21st Century.  Lot 1234: An exceptionally rare and important 1796 $10 so-called "Eagle" graded. Est. $65,000-75,000 (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amongst the most coveted lots will be an exceptionally rare 1796 $10 AU50 NGC ( pictured, above ). Bright green-gold with warm honey and orange highlights, the coin’s intense mint bloom glows broadly in the fields and within the protected design areas. The obverse is ... Read Full Story

Several numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews two separate times a week. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend coin collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s coin articles: Krause Publications Announces Coin of the Year [COTY] Nominees NumisMaster American publishing company Krause Publications has announced the 2010 nominees for its prestigious Coin of the Year awards, to be presented at a ceremony in Berlin, Germany in January, 2010. The coins nominated were released in the year 2008, and represent the highest achievement in theme, design and marketing from mints and central ... Read Full Story

The American Numismatic Association Bebee Collection of paper money , one of the finest collections of United States paper money ever assembled, is available to view in an exciting new online image gallery. The collection, consisting of more than 800 notes, was donated to the ANA by Aubrey and Adeline Bebee in 1988. To view the Bebee Collection online gallery, go to www.money.org (select "Visit the Money Museum," then select "The ANA Bebee Collection of U.S. Paper Money/View the Collection") or go to www.ana-museum.org . Additional educational information, including introductions explaining the cross-referenced components of the notes, will be added in the coming months. ... Read Full Story

The American Numismatic Association Bebee Collection of paper money , one of the finest collections of United States paper money ever assembled, is available to view in an exciting new online image gallery. The collection, consisting of more than 800 notes, was donated to the ANA by Aubrey and Adeline Bebee in 1988. To view the Bebee Collection online gallery, go to www.money.org (select "Visit the Money Museum," then select "The ANA Bebee Collection of U.S. Paper Money/View the Collection") or go to www.ana-museum.org . Additional educational information, including introductions explaining the cross-referenced components of the notes, will be added in the coming months. ... Read Full Story