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Under this keyword you will find blogs and information about numismatics and collecting coins made of gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
The Hong Kong Mint only operated for two years. Its silver dollar was intended to compete with the familiar Mexican dollar in trade with China, but changing market conditions and insufficient production led to the project’s demise. Some of its technology and expertise lived on at the Japan Mint in Osaka from 1871 onwards.
The Soho Mint was the world’s first steam-powered mint. In 1797, it minted the cartwheel penny. Its machinery had an impact far beyond Soho.
British pennies and the golden Burgerspond both originate from the same mint: Heaton in Birmingham. This article explores how the private mint operated, what the “H” stands for, and what remained after the old operation closed.
Californian gold, two cities and controversial minting plans: Why New York wanted to mint its own coins, what tasks the New York Assay Office took on from 1854 onwards and what remained of the decades-long location conflict.
How do we truly assess a rare gold coin? Dirk Wasserthal, together with junior numismatist Cooper, demonstrates what matters regarding condition, rarity, grading, provenance, and market.
When do coins become cultural assets – and what responsibility do collectors and dealers bear? This article explains the German Cultural Heritage Protection Act (KGSG), provenance, ownership issues, and the role of the legal coin trade.
Stolen coins sometimes resurface years later. This article shows how police, INTERPOL, IAPN, Art Loss Register, NGC, PCGS, TheftCheck, and international investigations turn a loss report into a reliable hit.
Eleven coins from a year that was never officially issued lay side by side in Pittsburgh on August 28, 2026. At the World’s Fair of Money, the US Mint displayed…
Gresham’s Law explains why, when currency is valued equally, higher-value money is withheld and lower-value money remains in circulation.
Gold as a gift combines value, permanence, and personal significance. This article explains why gold coins are suitable for weddings, golden anniversaries, jubilees, and special occasions—and what you should consider regarding selection, certification, and secure shipping.
The Krugerrand remains the classic among gold coins. We analyze why this icon offers a stable foundation for your portfolio, especially in uncertain times, and how you can effectively integrate this South African gold into your long-term retirement savings.
Is a Krugerrand worth more than its gold content? We analyze the pricing of the world’s most famous gold coin, present the most expensive collector years, and explain which factors transform an ordinary investment coin into a high-priced rarity.
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