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Native American Dollars, Shipwreck Coins, Liberty Head Eagles
Welcome to Something About Coins! In today’s look at coin news, we examine uncirculated Native American dollar error coins, the latest updates in the legal case between Odyssey and Spain over shipwreck coins, and Heritage’s world coin auction summary. Then we check out more reasons to look at early gold coins, including Liberty Head Eagles, [...]

Platinum Coin, National Anthem Commemorative, Rare Double Eagle
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The new proof platinum eagles are gone, and the U.S. Mint will make a commemorative coin to honor the writing of the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, according to the latest news circulating the internet. A rare 1856-O gold double eagle, that surfaced after being held by a [...]

Platinum Eagle Proofs, Stolen Coins, Chinese Coin Auction
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Today’s stories span a few different topics. The U.S. Mint’s recently released proof American Platinum Eagles were slightly more affordable yesterday, which may have thrilled some collectors. One collector, who was certainly thrilled but not because of falling prices, was lucky enough to have a few stolen rare coins [...]
Summary of the World’s Fair of Money
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The ANA’s World’s Fair of Money, the largest coin show of the season, was last weekend. Below are a few articles that summarize the event as well as the coin auctions in Boston. Heritage Boston ANA Coin and Currency Auctions Realize $46+ Million, CoinNews.net A simply stunning 1851 $50 [...]
Boston ANA Coin Show
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The biggest coin show of the season, the World’s Fair of Money, is happening at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., Boston, MA, today through Saturday, Aug. 10 – 14. Public hours are: 1:30 to 5:30 PM today and 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Wednesday through Saturday. General [...]

Yosemite Quarter, Fake £1 Coin, Online Coin Organizer
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The new Yosemite quarter will get its day in the spotlight this Thursday, and British dollar coins are under scrutiny because counterfeits have skyrocketed. In other news, a free online service to organize coin collections was started, and highlights were given of an upcoming world coin auction in Boston.
Copper Nickels, Mint Proof Sets, Numismatic Lectures
Welcome to Something About Coins! The rising price of metals in nickels and cents has the U.S. Mint concerned, per our first article, and the second one describes the new 2010 Mint Proof Set. Remaining articles dive into the big coin show coming to Boston, like the educational programs, the three major auctions, and the [...]

Proof Silver Eagles, Indian Rupee, Historical Chinese Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! World coin history is the theme of today’s coin news. First, the U.S. government is considering proof versions of the popular American Silver Eagle, and the second article describes a new symbol for the Indian Rupee. Near the bottom of the rupee article is a summary of the country’s [...]

2009 Nickels, Beaver Coins, Gold Treasure
Welcome back to Something About Coins! In today’s articles, you’ll find high premiums for 2009 nickels in rolls or graded individual coins according to recent eBay auction results. Scarce Beaver Money from Oregon minted in the 1800′s is also valuable in extremely fine condition, per the Official Red Book. Other headlining news include finding sunken [...]
World’s Largest Gold Coin, Coin Prices
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The world’s largest gold coin was sold today. The first article gives some background about why the coin was auctioned, and the second article describes the sale. The other four articles are a mixture of coin collecting news and education. Enjoy!