Middle East Organization Tries to Rewrite Numismatic HistorySource: numismaster.com
Faith is a powerful thing and should never be discounted, but let's not rewrite history due to wishful thinking. The Middle East Media Research Institute has recently taken the stand coins identifying and imaging the biblical Joseph (ca.
House passes bill to make coin-making cheaperSource: The L.A. Times
The bill would require the U.S. Mint to switch from a zinc and copper penny, which costs 1.26 cents each to make, to a copper-plated steel penny, which would cost .7 cents to make, according to statistics from the Mint and Rep. Zack Space, D-Ohio, one of the measure's sponsors.
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Super tips on buying coins for fun and profit. If you collect coins, there are some good tips here.
Mint planning million-dollar loonieSource: Canada.com
In a move some see as downright loonie, the federal cabinet has authorized the Royal Canadian Mint to produce $1 million gold coins for collectors with deep pockets.
Not to mention a wheelbarrow to get the hefty thing home.
First Spouse ProgramSource: usmint.gov
The United States is honoring our Nation's First Spouses by issuing one-half ounce $10 gold coins featuring their images, in the order that they served as first spouse, beginning in 2007 with Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, (Thomas Jefferson's Liberty) and Dolley Madison.
Coin Collecting Source: coincollectorsbasics.com
Great site to learn all about coin collecting for a hobby and for profit.
Rare coin returned to Greek officialsSource: -
A rare silver coin celebrating the most famous murder of antiquity was handed over to Greek Culture Ministry officials, after a groundbreaking deal that allowed its repatriation from Britain.

For the first time in over twenty years, silver is trading above $10.00 per ounce. As a numismatist, and someone who regularly follows the precious metal markets, this is an amazing feat.