The real devaluation in England
The expansion of wealth in the world could be considered a sign of general prosperity, but far from the truth. Unfortunately this expansion only benefits a small minority of the […]
General knowledge
One of Only Two Known Surviving 1945 Silver Threepence Coins Surfaces
SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2019) — The “rarest British circulating coin in 200 years” has been certified as genuine by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), the world’s largest third-party certification, grading and encapsulation […]
NGC Announces Major NGC Registry Update
SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2019) — Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has announced that US coins graded by PCGS will now be eligible for NGC Registry competitive sets. NGC Registry The NGC Registry […]
Wonderful hoard discoveries
About the author Rob Green is passionate about unearthing history and collecting coins and relics. He is also interested in reading, hiking, and camping. You can follow him on his […]
Why Choose NGC to Grade Your Coins?
Accuracy, consistency, integrity In the mid-1980s, when Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) was founded, the collectible coin market was threatened by two significant challenges: counterfeit coins had become increasingly commonplace, and […]
The manufacturing process of coins
Money, especially coinage, has been an important part of society for thousands of years. We use it to buy various commodities on a daily basis or simply as a collectible, […]
Numismatic Glossary: Guide for Beginners 2
Last time we learned many terms to define a coin and its so called “anatomy”. But now it’s time to dig deeper into numismatic secrets. If you want to expand your […]
Glossary of Numismatics: Guide for Beginners
Knowing what the obverse and reverse of a coin is is good, but not enough to call yourself a proper numismatist! In fact, it takes a lot of research to […]
Coins: Difference Between Face Value and Actual Value?
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get” – Warren Buffet Numismatists are probably most likely to encounter this problem. Even some of the most experienced ones sometimes […]