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Coin Treasure Claim from Peru Over "Black Swan" Shipwreck
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | 17 hours ago by Mike
The Republic of Peru on Tuesday entered the legal fray between Odyssey Marine Exploration and Spain over a 17-ton booty of Colonial-era silver and gold coins discovered at a shipwreck site Odyssey code-named the "Black Swan." That legal disp read more
The 29th Etsy Giveaway
The Giveaway | August 18th 2008 by Katie Lyons
The 29th Etsy Giveaway Today's Etsy Giveaway is for a Winter Snow Bracelet by StoneyMistDesign! ($29) Isn't it beautiful? Almost magical looking :) Here's some info on it:Winter Snow Bracelet. Hand-crafted with Opalite/Moonstone coins, Sterling Sil read more
An Old NC Ghost Story
Unique Nurses | August 18th 2008 by Nursesnaturally
Here is an old ghost NC ghost story from http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/kidspg/ship.htm The Ship of FireOn a certain evening every year, at the mouth of the wide Neuse River, a large bright object speeds into view. It looks like a sailing ship bei read more
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HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY | August 18th 2008 by Belinda Lee
Snowflake obsidian in 3 different configurations and sizes and a little side attraction of sterling silver hammered discs and ball ended spacers. Separating the obsidian beads are sterling silver rondells. The larger coins measure approx 2 cm and t read more
Coin News Daily - August 12 - 16
CoinLink | August 16th 2008 by CoinLink
Additional Coin Collecting News from across the web presented by CoinLink U.S. mint suspends gold coin sales The U.S. Mint has suspended sales of American eagle gold coins and is refusing orders from dealers, two coin and bullion dealers confirmed Th read more
Paper Money Collecting and Coin Shows
Paper Money Collecting | August 15th 2008 by Ayopeju Falekulo
USA Events This WeekendFriday, August 15 - Sunday, August 1748th Annual Coin FestivalConvention Ctr.1 Convention Center PlazaSaint Charles, Missouri314-602-4228mns@frankcomputers.com150 tables, Admission freeFriday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17Coin read more
Unknown Money, Many Stories Part 2: The Mindanao Federal Note
Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Philippine Numismatic, Manil… | August 15th 2008 by filipinonumismatist
The Mindanao Federal Note The Mindanao Federal Reserve Note was produced in the 1970’s as several political factions saw a rare opportunity of advancing their political agenda by isolating Mindanao... Collecting Philippine Coins And Banknotes, P read more
Silver Anyone?
Random Encounters of We | August 12th 2008
My Dad loves to collect silver coins and now he and I are trying an experiment. I am going to be selling silver American Eagles coins on ebay. Hopefully I won't let me Dad down and the coins will sell for a great price! Any tips? Interested in buying read more
Odyssey Marine Reports Slower Sales of Shipwreck Coins
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | August 12th 2008 by Mike
Tampa treasure hunting firm Odyssey Marine Exploration filed their second 2008 results with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Odyssey reported a decrease of $.6 million in revenue for 2008 that was mostly due to fewer coins sold. The company pr read more
August 12, 2008: 2008 Silver Proof Sets, eBay Alternatives, Third…
Coin Update | August 12th 2008 by Michael Zielinski
Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back for another round up of daily coin collecting news. The price of gold is currently at its lowest level of the year. Also, the upcoming 2008 US Silver Proof Set, WSJ on eBay alternatives, third party coin gradi read more
2008 Silver Proof Set - Release Date August 26
Mint News Blog | August 12th 2008 by Michael Zielinski
The US Mint has recently posted information on the upcoming 2008 US Silver Proof Set. The sets will go on sale August 26, 2008 at 12:00 Noon ET.Notably, the sets will be offered for the same price as last year, at $44.95 per set. The product page is read more
Dead Men Do Wear Plaid
Movie Dearest | August 11th 2008 by Kirby Holt
The silver screen will soon be a little plaid: Forever Plaid, the worldwide hit musical review that first found life Off-Broadway in 1990, is now a movie. A live performance of the nostalgic tuner (about a clean cut 50's boy band who, following a tr read more
August 7, 2008: Double Prosperity Set Response, 2008 Platinum Eag…
Coin Update | August 7th 2008 by Michael Zielinski
Welcome back to Coin Update! We’re here to bring you another refreshing round up of the latest coin collecting news! First, is the price of gold being manipulated? Also, the Mint promotes its new Double Prosperity Set, one reporter reacts, silv read more
A Great Coin Supplies Site! Check It Out Too!
bubbles of thoughts | August 7th 2008 by jirlie bajaro
My father is in the business of buying and selling local and foreign antique, collector coins, in addition to silver, gold, and platinum jewelry (both scrap and whole). One thing that I notice about him is that he doesn't have any safe to put his col read more
06.08.08 - day 13
Ramat Rachel Archaeological Dig Blog | August 6th 2008 by Carnadine
Day 13 / 20 (65%) The dig made the news! Haaretz, Israel’s most respected newspaper, has an article about some of our finds. (Unfortunately respected does not mean completely accurate - the coins from the columbarium were silver, not gold.) read more
India through a flip of coin : Part1
To infinity and beyond | August 5th 2008 by sunil
The other day I was thinking, why not post something related to coins. Thats when I stumbled upon the idea of the Indian independence through coinages. So coinage history is what this post series is all concerned about and how it made history. But in read more
The Sedlec Ossuary
What's so strange about these places!!!! | August 5th 2008 by Rochak Tarika
Kutna Hora is a town in the Czech Republic about 70 km (44 miles) east of the capital Prague. The town flourished during the 1300 due to the immense silver findings in the vicinity. The town provided most of the silver for the coins circulating in Eu read more
Perth Mint Goes for Gold, Silver and Bronze at Beijing
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | August 5th 2008 by Mike
The Perth Mint has released commemorative gold, silver and bronze coins celebrating the Australian Olympic Team’s participation at the 2008 Beijing Games. Authorised by the Australian Olympic Committee, the suite includes a prestigious 10g coi read more
The 1920 Wilson Dollar Gold
Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Philippine Numismatic, Manil… | August 4th 2008 by filipinonumismatist
1920 Wilson Dollar Gold (Image Courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries) A Wilson Dollar Gold commemorating the opening of Manila Mint was again sold by Heritage Auction Galleries last July 31st of... Collecting Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Philip read more
2008 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set
Mint News Blog | August 4th 2008 by Michael Zielinski
The US Mint will be releasing the 2008 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set on August 7, 2008 at 12:00 Noon ET.This set will contain uncirculated versions of six dollar coins produced by the Mint during 2008. The dollars include:2008-P James Monroe P read more
Investing In Silver With Coin Collecting
Coin Collector Guide | August 1st 2008 by Kentuckyslone
Collecting US silver coins is an excellent way to invest in the future. Not only are silver coins a solid investment they provide a fascinating hobby as well. A nicely presented coin collection is a thing of beauty; you can see and feel the value in read more
July 31
Failure of the Day | July 31st 2008
1999: The Lunar Prospect spacecraft crashes into the moon 18 months after its launch.1975: Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa is reported missing in Detroit, Michigan. 1715: A hurricane strikes the east coast of Florida, sinking 10 Spanish treasur read more
Unexplainable Errors Explained Part 1: 1918-S 50 Centavos Bronze
Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Philippine Numismatic, Manil… | July 30th 2008 by filipinonumismatist
1918-S FIFTY CENTAVOS struck in bronze planchet It was a year ago when I encountered a 1918 Twenty Centavos US-Philippine coin struck in brass which I found just lying in a dealers hoard of ordinary... Collecting Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Phi read more
Studio Wednesday
Art and Tea | July 30th 2008 by Karen Park
Today I worked on and finished the beadwork on my faux jade charms fringy bracelet. I’ve ordered some brass and silver Chinese coin charms from Fire Mountain Gems and they should be arriving sometime this week. I want to make a clasp with one o read more
Unknown Money, Many Stories Part 1: The Masbate Mining Token
Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Philippine Numismatic, Manil… | July 29th 2008 by filipinonumismatist
The Masbate Consolidated Mining Pre-War Token Note In the year 1380, different people from the mainland Asia migrated to the Philippines, mainly in search of gold. Various sites including Paracale,... Collecting Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Phi read more
US Silver Coins of The 1800s
Coin Collector Guide | July 29th 2008 by Kentuckyslone
Of all the coins that were minted in the United States during the 1800s, the Morgan Silver Dollar is by far the most sought after. Anyone who has received one of these as a hand me down from an older relative stands to cash in on a significant pay da read more
More On SPELL Design Accessories …
Fashion Birdcage | July 28th 2008 by enkha x
Spell jewellery is hand made in byron bay and designed by isabella ’spell’ briedis. Spell is currently launching her new love child label ‘Motley&Minx’. This a very unique label full of amazing silver chain and charms, han read more
POWERHOUSE COUNTERSTAMPS Part 3: The 1826 COLOMBIA POPAYAN 8 Escu…
Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Philippine Numismatic, Manil… | July 27th 2008 by filipinonumismatist
The 1826 COLOMBIA POPAYAN GOLD 8 ESCUDOS The Colombia Popayan 8 Escudos is one of the rarest counterstamp coins in the history of counterstamping coins. The coin itself is already rare regardless... Collecting Philippine Coins And Banknotes, Phili read more
"Put the Lime in the Coconut"
Jonara Blu Maui | July 27th 2008 by Jonara Blu Maui
and wear it as a necklace to remind you of tropical summer fun!Beautiful brightly dyed lime green top drilled coins of mother of pearl with large and lustrous white nugget pearls all hand knotted on lime green silk cord with a mother of pearl pendant read more
Value Of Rare Coins From Past Till Present
Alone In Kathmandu | July 26th 2008 by Amrit
I live in Nepal and in my country there is a great value of gold and silver coins. Coins are being used from the ancient period by all varieties of people from the upper caste to the lower castes, from kings and queens to the normal people for differ read more