100 Irish coins from the Collection of Michael J McKeever, who lives in the USA, will be offered at Noonans Mayfair on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 2 pm. The sale will also include 23 lots of Irish Coins from other properties. Among the highlights is a rare groat (silver coin worth four pence) from the reign of King Richard III, who only reigned for two years. Struck at the Dublin mint, it is estimated at £1,200-1,500 [lot 445]. Rare silver groat from the reign of King Richard III. Noonans Mayfair Jim Brown, Coin Specialist at Noonans, added, “Coins from the reign of Richard III are always very p ..read more

In 1928, the United States Treasury reduced the size of the United States currency from its dimensions dating from the early 1860s. The new currency would measure 6.14 inches in length and 2.61 inches in width. Notes would be .0043 inches thick, a stack of 233 notes would measure one inch in height, and 490 notes would weigh one pound. This reduction would reduce the costs of paper and ink dramatically. This size had been used in the Philippines after the Spanish-American war and proved quite popular there, as the notes could easily be stored in wallets. Action in this size of notes, however ..read more

India’s ₹2000 bank note. WikiCommons Canada has withdrawn its $1,000 bank note, the European Union has withdrawn the €500 bank note, and the United States no longer issues bank notes of any denomination over $100. India is now completing the process of withdrawing its ₹2000 (rupee) bank notes. In each situation, the reasoning behind the withdrawal of particularly high-value bank notes has varied to some amount, but in all cases, the illegal or corrupt use of these notes has been a factor that led to their demise. India’s ₹2000 denomination was introduced in 2016 following the withdrawal of and ..read more

Coin collectors experience history not just through books or stories but through the stamping of metal - an art form that captures political turning points, cultural events, and economic developments. The 75th anniversary of the Federal Republic of Germany offers a unique opportunity to look back at this nation's exciting and transformative history, captured in five selected coins that have passed through our hands. The Woman with the Seedling and the Rebirth of a Nation 50 Pfennig coin: Woman with the Seedling On May 23, 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was brought to life with the procl ..read more

Led by a team of industry veterans, McGruff provides authoritative content that educates investors on a range of precious metals topics. The website is designed as a comprehensive educational tool featuring in-depth investment guides, the latest market news, and analysis. Committed to quality and accuracy, McGruff ensures that all content is reliable and up-to-date, assisting investors in making informed decisions. Whether the goal is to secure retirement assets, hedge against inflation, or diversify an investment portfolio, McGruff stands out as a leading source for anyone looking to naviga ..read more

Depending on each individual’s needs, VillageCoin will assist in the liquidation of single items, or entire portfolios, to free up capital for shifts in collecting or investing goals, offer timely advice on how better to position holdings for future growth and maximum return, find the right pieces at the most competitive prices, and evaluate a current portfolio.  www.VillageMetals.com (508) 318-8808 info@Villagemetals.com Village Coin and Metals 1345 MA 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 ..read more

Tennessee Coin Buys & Sells Coins, Currency, Tokens & exonumia, Paper Money, Comic Books, Plush, Video Games, Knives, Books, Records, Collectables, and so much more. They are always a top buyer for the same, with fast payment. Want Lists are welcome. Business is still done the old-fashioned way here. Service, Honesty & Knowledge are offered. https://tennesseecoinco.com/ tennesseecoinco@gmail.com ..read more

No, I don’t have any parts of my collection visible or displayed. Like many of the older collectors, I have the big black safe in the basement. Unfortunately, coins and bills are so easily picked up or lost without being noticed. Maybe good old Mike on HSC sells products in display cases, but true collectors or accumulators would never put them on a coffee table. I seldom talk about my collection to people other than collectors themselves. Yes, heck of a hobby. Roy E. Robertson, Annapolis, Md. Yes. I have since I was young. I build individual displays for educational purposes about coins ..read more

This five-pound gold bar, recovered from the famous Atocha shipwreck, which was sunk in 1622, will be auctioned on May 7. When the Spanish treasure galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha sank in 1622 off what is now Key West, Fla., she took down untold treasures in gold and silver. And now a particularly famous piece of treasure from the wreck is crossing the auction block. One of the largest gold bars ever recovered from a Spanish colonial shipwreck is up for sale on May 7 in an auction conducted by Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC in Winter Park, Fla. The gold bar, listed in the sale as lot 96, weighs ov ..read more

There has been a slump in collector purchasing activities recently, accompanied by modest price decreases in some usually popular areas. Dealers that service the general public, which is now speculating in precious metal composition coins, are seeing some slowdown, although some report more buying than selling. Don’t misunderstand these as being signals; the collector market is not in correction mode. What we are seeing is outside forces impacting the business of coins. The economic realities are that this is an equity market in uncertain territory accompanied by higher-than-anticipated infla ..read more