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Rare Coin Report

How are new coin designs chosen?

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Oct 10th 2017

Citizens Coinage Advisory CommitteeThe process of choosing the designs for new coins is lengthy and unfortunately a little wordy! I will do my best to answer the question at hand without losing you a … Read More

Hawaii Federal Reserve Notes, Why?

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Sep 14th 2017

WAR!Not to be glib or disrespectful but throughout time nothing has changed money and commerce more than war. In our own Country's history our currency and coins have been changed after every major w … Read More

Most missed uncirculated Silver Eagles Part 3: Die Variety

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Aug 9th 2017

As we have discussed in the last two parts, American Silver Eagles are some of the most collected coins in the world today.  Within this collection, collectors often miss some of the best coins o … Read More

Most Missed Uncirculated Silver Eagles Part 1: (S) Mint

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Jul 24th 2017

Why Do (S) Mint Silver Eagles Exist?Before we can tear off on to why these coins exist, a little coin history is in order. The Mint started production of the American Silver Eagles back in 1986 and c … Read More