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Wirtland Introduces New “Silver Crane” Coin

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Two months after successful launch of Wirtland’s gold coin, Wirtland now introduces its first silver coin, the "Silver Crane". The new "Silver Crane" weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) and consists of .999 pure silver, its diameter is 39 mm. The coin’s denomination is 2 International Currency Units (ICU). The "Silver Crane" can be purchased online for 38 US dollars from Wirtland’s official mint . The design of new silver coin is similar to 1/10 ounce "Gold Crane" which was considered to be the world’s first physical gold coin issued by a virtual country, and called a "work of art" by experts. The silver ... Read Full Story

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Capped Bust, Reeded Edge Half Dollar, 1836-1839

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Photos used with permission and courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries Description: In 1836 Christian Gobrecht completed work for new Capped Bust half dollar obverse and reverse dies in preparation for the transition from man- or animal-powered coinage presses to new steam-powered presses. The new coins were slightly reduced in weight and diameter, but the most significant change was the use of a restraining collar around the coin blank that imparted a reeded edge to the coin during the striking process. The “close collar”, for all practical purposes a third die, had been used for smaller silver and gold coins since 1829, but the half ... Read Full Story

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eBay Hit with Lawsuit Over Coin Listing Policy

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Seems like they're lawsuits popping up like daisies for eBay. Unfortunately, many of the actions filed against eBay are tucked away deep on the net. Unless you have all access to public records and/or you're very specific in your Google search, it's unlikely you'll come across eBay lawsuits unless you stumble upon them. While the following lawsuit is not brand new, it's one which needs the attention of those selling and buying coins on eBay. A lawsuit was filed Jan. 10, 2008 against eBay, the American Numismatic Association ( ANA ) and the Professional Numismatists Guild ( PNG ) for defamation and unfair and deceptive trade ... Read Full Story

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Dwight Manley donates $250,000 to Florence Schook School of Numismatics

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Dwight N. Manley today donated $250,000 to the American Numismatic Association Florence Schook School of Numismatics to fund scholarships for young numismatists to attend the ANA’s annual Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs. Manley, a noted rare coin collector and sports agent, announced the donation August 5 during the opening ceremony for the ANA’s 2009 World’s Fair of Money® in Los Angeles. In 2002, the ANA Library was named in Manley’s honor after he donated $250,000 to the ANA Headquarters Renovation Fund. "I am hopeful that this donation will plant the seeds of enrichment in the lives of hundreds of current and future young ... Read Full Story

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Coin News Daily - Numismatic News Around the World

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Coins to mark 20th anniversary of Japan Emperor’s enthronement Japan Times Japan will issue 100,000 ¥10,000 gold coins and 10 million ¥500 nickel-brass coins later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito’s enthronement, the Finance Ministry said Friday. The pure-gold coin will depict a phoenix and the Imperial Palace’s Nijubashi double-arched bridge on the front and the chrysanthemum seal on the reverse. It will weigh 20 grams and measure 28 mm in diameter. [ Read Full Article] German Gold Reserves in New York By Patrick A. Heller, Market Update On March 17, 2008, the day that Bear Stearns failed, international journalist ... Read Full Story

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Legend Numismatics Mid October Rare Coin Market Report

By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics The coin market seems to be doing just fine-and maybe even gaining a little strength. Last week we were knocked down pretty much by illness in the office. It was a bigger deal for us to lift our heads than any coins. So we did not do much in sales, nor [...] Related posts:Legend Numismatics Market Report – The Philadelphia Coin ExpoLegend Market Report – EARLY OCTOBERTHE SPRING CSNS SHOW – Legend...

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Legend Numismatics Market Report – The Philadelphia Coin Expo

By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics THE FIRST SHOW IS NOW HISTORY! Yet again we congratulate all of the hard work and fantastic jobs the entire Whitman staff does to make their shows clearly some of the BEST presented in the business. David Chrenshaw, Mary Counts, and Lori Hammrick are people who you can always count on [...] Related posts:THE SPRING CSNS SHOW – Legend Numismatics Market reportLegend Numismatics Baltimore Spring Show 2008...

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Stunning Smithsonian Coins Exhibit in PCGS Video

The acclaimed, new traveling exhibition of the Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection, “Good as Gold – America’s Double Eagles,” now can be seen on a free, new video available online courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service. The 7 minute program is on PCGS’ home page at www.PCGS.com. By clicking the full screen option, viewers get can get [...] Related posts:PCGS January 2008 History of Grading Video Now AvailablePCGS Exhibit, PNG...

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ANA Offers “Fundamentals of Digital Photography” Seminar in New Hampshire...

At this two-day seminar, you can learn the basics of numismatic photography, under the instruction of a distinguished museum curator. The American Numismatic Association’s Florence Schook School of Numismatics is coming to New Hampshire Oct. 24–25. “Fundamentals of Digital Photography” is offered in conjunction with the New Hampshire Coin and Currency Expo in Manchester. This two-day seminar [...] Related posts:2008 ANS Summer Seminar...

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