From Alexander the Great to Superman, coins have carried the faces of influencers—real and fictional—shaping power, culture, and public memory through money.
Get into the haunting spirit with October’s NumisMaster update, featuring Halloween-themed coins from around the world.
Honoring decades of insightful numismatic writing, Eric Brothers earns an NLG award for his article exploring the artistry and history of the Walking Liberty half dollar.
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From Britannia to Marianne, these timeless female figures have long embodied national pride, power, and politics on coins across the world.
As gold breaks the $4,000 barrier, experts weigh what comes next — and whether global currencies can keep up.
U.S. commemoratives have long celebrated the past, but new proposals may mark a shift toward coins reflecting current events.
From ancient Greece to modern burials, coins have long traveled with the dead—carrying meaning, mystery, and even clues for the living.
Collectors agree—when it comes to authentication, trust is just as valuable as the coins themselves.
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