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Rare Coin Report

Hawaii overprints, why?

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency, L.L.C. on Jan 26th 2018

THE HAWAII OVERPRINTAfter the shock of Japan attacking Pearl Harbor, the United States realized if Hawaii were to be invaded, Japan would have access to quite a lot of U.S. currency in banks, as well … Read More

The New $25 Palladium Eagle!

Posted by Toby Adkins, Numismatic Scholar for International Currency on Nov 21st 2017

Since the release of the American Platinum Eagles in 1997, there has been much talk of releasing a palladium coin for United States collectors. When the price of platinum soared to almost $2,000 an ou … Read More

The Missing 2009 Proof American Silver Eagle

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

The ranks of coin collectors continuously grow from year to year and collectors often repeat the same questions.  A very common question from years ago is starting to resurface as collectors are … Read More

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