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North America: Revenue up 16 percent to $2.2 billion, or up 15 percent excluding foreign exchange impact. Western Europe: Revenue up 14 percent to $1.22 billion, or flat excluding foreign exchange impact. View full post on Yahoo! Finance: Currencies News

Cents of 1794-1795 Reflect Changes Numismaster Those collectors who specialize in the early copper cents often have a soft place in their hearts for coins dated 1794 and, to a lesser extent, 1795. The cents of 1794 in particular have been studied with great care by researchers for 150 years yet new information still comes [...]

‘First example’ of the 1882 Gold banknote sells with $500,000 estimate Paul Fraser Collectibles Limited to just 14,000, this note, appearing for sale for only the second time, is the star at Heritage. Heritage Auctions, the official auctioneer of the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show, will present a substantial number of rare and exceptional notes [...]

United States Mint Uncirculated Coins Get a New Look in 2011 United States Mint The United States Mint today announced that it is discontinuing the satin finish on numismatic uncirculated coins produced for the United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® and other products. Instead, beginning in 2011, uncirculated-quality coins will feature a brilliant finish. The [...]

Coins Honoring Nation’s Oldest Military Branch Unveiled at Army/Navy Game United States Mint Designs for the 2011 United States Army Commemorative Coin Program were unveiled today during the annual Army/Navy football game played in Philadelphia, PA. Public Law 110-450, the “United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008,” authorizes the United States Mint to mint [...]

New Book: The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint The E-Sylum How did the son of a poor farmer grow up to buy a priceless treasure of American history? And why—if his mission was preservation—did he ultimately destroy it? Frank H. Stewart is both the hero and the villain in this remarkable tale ripped [...]

Pinoy’s design chosen for 2012 Olympic coin ABS-CBN News A Filipino graphic designer based in London has brought a rare and distinct honor for the Philippines. Roderick Enriquez could not believe to this day that his coin design would become one of the treasured mementos for the 2012 London Olympics. His sporting design was chosen [...]

America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins Halted Coin Update News The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says it will open a Bowing to consumer concerns about the excessive premiums being charged for the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins, the United States Mint will delay the launch of the program. No orders placed by [...]

Federal Reserve to Open Denver Money Museum The E-Sylum The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says it will open a “Money Museum” and conference center at its Denver Branch next month. The new features are part of extensive renovation to the first floor of the Denver Branch, at 1020 16th St. in downtown Denver. [...]

Mary Todd Lincoln First Spouse Gold Coin Mint News Blog The US Mint will begin sales of the Mary Todd Lincoln First Spouse Gold Coins today, December 2, 2010 at 12:00 Noon ET. This will represent the final release of the year for the 24 karat series and one of the most well known First [...]

Gold coins among discovery of ancient artifacts International Business Times Gold coins were among the relics unearthed from the capital of an ancient Buddhist Kingdom in Northwest Pakistan, according to published reports. Also found in Taxila, the seat of the Kingdom of Gandhara and a learning center, were in excess of 100 seals of ancient [...]