News

12/21/2015 - In order to reduce counterfeiting, the Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederate States outsourced the manufacturing of printing plates to Great Britain, where S. Straker & Sons designed more complex electrotype backs for the Confederate 1864-issue Treasury Notes that ultimately were never used.

12/21/2015 - The second part of a two part article discussing the micronations within the United States and throughout the world.

12/21/2015 - Despite the efforts of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), note errors find their way into the hands of collectors.

12/17/2015 - The first gold rush that took place in the early 1830s in the American South resulted in the establishment of three new mints and a series of impressive gold coins.

12/17/2015 - NGC recognizes the triangle in "Yuan" variety and sub-varieties that appear on the reverse of China 1914 dollars

12/17/2015 - Renowned numismatist Mark Salzberg will offer free collector consultations at the NGC tables during the FUN Show in January.

12/17/2015 - NGC graders have certified a rare 1787 Moroccan 10 Mithquals.

12/17/2015 - If you're not familiar with the NGC Registry, take some time to explore it and see the many collecting options that are available.

12/17/2015 - Beijing International Coin Expo features the 2016 Panda lineup.

12/17/2015 - A numismatic grand tour of some of the most important — and mysterious — ancient monuments. What can coins tell us about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?