It’s not often that national numismatic events come to the Pacific Northwest. But to the delight of many, the American Numismatic Association has chosen Portland as the location of the 2015 National Money Show. This is a show you cannot miss if you’re a local coin enthusiast. Highlights include the ANA Museum Showcase, which features… Read more »
A new year is here, and it’s a great time to try new things. Coin collecting is a unique hobby for several reasons. Unlike most other hobbies, coins don’t just cost money; they often end up earning you money. But just like any new hobby, when you’re first starting out there’s a lot to learn…. Read more »
The year 2015 is almost upon us, and that means a whole new year of coins! And in addition to the annual highlights like American Golden Eagles and Chinese Pandas, there are also a bunch of awesome coins that will be issued for the first time next year. Here are some coins coming out in… Read more »
The holidays are here. Somewhere, Bing Crosby is crooning “Silver Bells” on a stereo. In kitchens, families decorate sugar cookies with silver icing and sprinkles. Silver ornaments hang on Christmas trees. People are polishing their silver, getting ready for their holiday feast. But those aren’t the only ways silver is synonymous with the holiday season…. Read more »
Most of the time, coins depict former politicians or other notable leaders. However, there are far more ghoulish and macabre coins that come to mind this time of year. Vampires, UFOs, and pirates are all featured on coins. So if you’re spellbound by creepy coins, read on—at your own risk. Romanian Dracula Coin Most of… Read more »
It’s that time of year again. Kids dress up in costumes, and candy is the currency du jour for children of all ages. But before Halloween became the holiday we all know, folks in Ireland and Scotland had different ways to celebrate on the same night. Their Halloween traditions didn’t involve with sweets. They celebrated… Read more »
While on vacation in an ancient seaside resort town called Sozòpol, on the southern Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, a man went for a dive in the sea. As he swam in the shallow waters, something glittering on the sea floor caught his eye. The amateur diver swam down to investigate. There he found a… Read more »
The last thing demolition workers thought they’d come across while digging through an abandoned house was treasure. But that’s exactly what they found. A team of city workers in St. Cloud, Florida, made the discovery of a lifetime when they found 30 pounds of silver coins inside the home of an apparent hoarder. The small… Read more »
Animals have been used on coins since… well, the beginning of coins. Deer appeared on early staters—some of the first coins. Greek and Roman coins featured an assortment of animals. But choosing an animal to symbolize an entire country on a coin can leave the population of that country collectively scratching their heads or inspired…. Read more »
In the late 1800s southeast of what is now Phoenix, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts hired two young boys to shovel out an old, debris-filled chicken coop. During the job, the boys found a seemingly innocuous tin can buried beneath the hen house. Lugging it out, they realized it was extremely heavy. They guessed it… Read more »
