Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Unearthing History Through Collectibles: Why Rare Encased Postage Stamps and Civil War-Era Currency Continue to Captivate Collectors October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin When a rare one-cent Benjamin Franklin encased postage stamp featuring advertising from Joseph L. Bates Fancy Goods in Boston, Massachusetts, sold on eBay for $540 in February 2024, it served…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Beyond the Bourse: What Robert Irwin’s ‘Madman’s Guide to Stamp Collecting’ Reveals About the Numismatic Mind October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin The recently published book Madman’s Guide to Stamp Collecting by Robert Irwin may appear at first glance to have nothing whatsoever to do with coin collecting, but in fact it…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Paper Money Market: New U.S. Notes, New Collecting Opportunities October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin If you examine current numismatic auctions, specialized catalogs, and dealer fixed-price lists closely, you may get the impression that the most popular and lucrative collecting areas are large-size notes and…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Local Coin and Precious-Metal Buyers Offer Specialized Acquisition Services in Lowell, Arkansas October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin Residents of Lowell, Arkansas, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas region looking to part with numismatic items, precious metals, or inherited valuables now have access to specialized local buying services designed…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Rising Threat of Courier Fraud Poses Growing Risks for Coin and Precious Metals Dealers and Customers October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin The numismatic and precious metals industry is facing an escalating threat from sophisticated financial crimes, most notably a deceptive scheme known as "courier fraud." Over the past two years, this…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Global Mints Mark Historic Milestones with New Commemorative Coin Releases October 1, 2026 rifanmuazin From honoring transformative historical eras and celebrating major geopolitical milestones to commemorating the century-long legacy of beloved retail institutions, recent numismatic issues from around the world offer collectors a fascinating…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Germany Halts Commemorative Coin Releases and Debases Future Silver Issues Amid Soaring Precious Metal Prices September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin In late October 2025, the German government made the definitive decision to halt the release of two highly anticipated commemorative coin issues, responding directly to the soaring global market price…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Bureau of Engraving and Printing Shelves Beltsville Facility Plan in Favor of Renovating Aging D.C. Plant September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin Although it would likely save the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) millions of dollars by replacing its aging District of Columbia plant with a modern facility in Beltsville, Maryland,…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics Unsung Pioneer of the Wild West: The History, Mystery, and Rarity of the 1870-CC Seated Liberty Dollar September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin Dollars associated with the Carson City Mint hold a uniquely revered place in American numismatics. The vast silver supplies discovered in the American West provided the crucial legislative push that…
Oriental Collectibles and Numismatics The Curious Case of Japan’s Low-Denomination Coins: Rising Metal Costs and the Shrinking Role of Cash September 28, 2026 rifanmuazin There was a time, decades ago, when an individual wanting to save money dishonestly could exploit a quirky loophole by using a Japanese 10-yen coin as a substitute for a…