COINage Magazine - December - January 2025

In this issue

THE WORLD’S MOST VALUABLE COIN

TOP 5 NUMISMATIC HOLIDAY GIFTS

SCOTT TRAVERS’ 2025 FORECASTS

The World's Most Valuable Coin - 1933 SAINT-GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE

How can a coin that was intended for circulation and had a mintage of 445,500 coins be the world’s most expensive gold coin? It is a story about timing, a gift, a theft, and our nation’s economic history.

5 mins

Coin Dealers Attacked, Targets of Organized Crime

Coin dealers nationwide have become the latest victims of organized crime, facing targeted attacks following their attendance at coin shows.

2 mins

Standing Liberty Quarters - THE RISE OF A SUPERPOWER

Standing Liberty quarters were minted from 1916 to 1930, but the design of these coins relates to issues “in the news” in 2024 and beyond. Indeed, an interesting and not well understood aspect of Standing Liberty Quarters is their reflection of then-recent changes in the foreign policy and military power of the United States.

10+ mins

Top 5 Gifts for Friends, Family and You

YOUR 2024-2025 NUMISMATIC HOLIDAY

4 mins

ALEKS GREGORY - VERIFY THAT YOUR GOLD IS REAL

Aleks Gregory entered the coin and precious metals market four years ago as a collector and started trading bullion professionally shortly after. He utilized a Sigma Metalytics Pro verifier to confirm that his purchases were real and was astonished at the machine's capabilities.

2 mins

Showcasing Jefferson Nickels

HOW TO IDENTIFY VALUABLE VARIETIES

6 mins

Scott Travers' 2025

TOP 12 COIN & PRECIOUS METALS TIPS & FORECASTS

10+ mins

Coin Industry's Version of the Good Housekeeping Seal

CAC GRADING NOW APPROVES AND CERTIFIES

3 mins

Physical Format Bitcoin Gains Collector Acceptance

PRICE RECORDS CONFIRM MARKET DEMAND

2 mins

Should You be Paying Sales Tax on Your Bullion and Coin Purchases?

THERE ARE MANY IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

4 mins

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COINage Magazine Description:

COINage has been a leading name in numismatic publications. We offer a fresh perspective of numismatics for the experienced coin collector and an introduction to key concepts for the novice.
Our goal is to provide informative and entertaining articles for these audiences and to attract new people to the hobby.
Each monthly issue is filled with stories about current events, as well as historical pieces about the people, places and events associated with coinage. We also feature insights from the hobby’s leading authorities, beautiful color illustrations and an updated price guide.