Jeff

Private mints predate the establishment of the United States Mint and continue to strike important coinage today. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Osborne Mint in Cincinnati. Our group was invited to the striking ceremony for the upcoming American Numismatic Association (ANA) commemorative [...]

Keeping your coins secure has become more difficult in recent years, but there are steps you can take to protect your collection. A few weeks ago, Chase Bank sent the letter below stating that they would be closing our safe deposit box [...]

Next year will be the 40th anniversary of the American Gold and Silver Eagles. This anniversary is sure to draw considerable attention to an already-popular segment of the hobby. The US Mint will most likely issue special coins to celebrate the milestone as well. NGC will offer [...]

The current state of the economy makes it a challenge to decide where to invest, but there are opportunities in coins. My primary business is buying and selling rare coins. I spend most of my day canvassing my client list for [...]

While doing research on various numismatic books and projects, one of the most interesting and rewarding experiences has been the study of museum collections. More than 25 years ago, Ron Guth and I were able to convince the curators of the Smithsonian’s National Numismatic [...]

Next year, in 2026, the United States Mint will issue a series of coins and medals to celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the United States. The original plan was for the U.S. Mint to replace all circulation coin designs for one year. That has been a [...]

It has been widely reported in the last couple of weeks that the price for gold bullion has now exceeded $3,000 per ounce. The price seems to be stable, with little signs of coming back down anytime soon. There has certainly been a [...]

Press release from Whitman Brands Whitman BrandsTM announces distributor shipments of the all-new, completely reimagined 2026 Red Book have left the Alabama distribution center. All print formats, including Kindle e-book, will be available in all major retail outlets starting April 8, 2025. A [...]

The stock market’s sudden plunge in the last few days has certainly brought into focus the issue of risk management for anyone with a significant portfolio of equities. For quite some time, the stock market only seemed to head in [...]

The Whitman Publishing group was sold about two years ago to Coin Dealer Newsletter (CDN) Publishing. This included the iconic numismatic reference A Guide Book of United States Coins–the Red Book. The Red Book is usually within arm’s reach of most collectors and dealers. I’m [...]