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Is the Federal Reserve Planning to Create a Digital Currency?

Technology has changed everyone's life and none more so than American consumers. Digital photography, online shopping, in-app purchases, paperless transactions and contactless payments are commonplace.

American Silver Eagle Bullion COINS

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Caution! Hundreds of Websites Selling Counterfeit Gold and Silver Coins

Looking to buy gold and silver, "Oliver," an investor in Texas, responded to advertisements on Facebook from two companies that touted exceptionally low "introductory offer" prices for silver and gold bullion coins.

Bingham Collection Shatters Auction Records

Earlier this year the Great Collections Coin Auction of Greg Bingham's exceptional 144-coin, complete set of classic commemorative half dollars shattered many previously published price records and far exceeded price guide indications.

BLACK PANTHER Coins

The Black Panther movie was released in 2018 by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures. It was the 18th superhero film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and was a tremendous success.

The Sacagawea Golden Dollar: AN ENIGMA WRAPPED IN A HISTORY LESSON

Its namesake is as enigmatic as the coin itself. First issued in 2000, the Sacagawea Golden Dollar is an expedition into coin collecting that, like the westward journey of Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, navigates an unlikely course of cultural touchstones from the Continental Divide to Cheerios cereal to jazz artist Harry Connick, Jr.

THE HISTORY, POPULARITY & APPEAL of COLORIZED COINS

The popularity of coins with color on them drives certain segments of rare coin markets and collectors. Morgan Dollars, type coins, and classic commemoratives are all distinct types of numismatic coins where beautiful and original colors bring strong premiums.

Exact Width Dado Jigs

Two simple router jigs to get perfectly sized dados and grooves, even for undersized plywood.

5 Must-Have Clamps For Your Shop

A well-equipped shop will have a variety of clamps for different situations. Here’s our favorites.

Kumiko Wall Shelf

This wall shelf is an elegant, simple way to showcase a special piece of woodworking —an Asa-no-ha Kumiko panel.

Carved Rim Bowl

A little bit of carving and gilding on the rim of this bowl transforms it from a nice piece to an extraordinary one.

Specialty Chisels For Your Shop

These five specialty chisels will be the perfect compliment to your bench chisels.

Scraps to Riches

Composting is the most direct way you can impact climate change, says Shawn Garcia, former director of the Lower East Side Composting Project and Democratic district leader in New York. Why? Doing so can reduce food waste, limit methane gas emissions, help grow plants, and even give back to the community. Benefits big and small abound, but getting started can be daunting. How to turn trash into a new kind of treasure, wherever you live…

Two-by-Two Cable Poncho

Try something new and fun with this interesting cabled poncho featuring a two row repeat and constrasting colors.

Twister Poncho

A soft, brushed yarn and an intriguing center cable pattern turn this poncho into something special.

Ogoki Fingerless Mitts

These mitts feature asymmetrical cables on the front and back, adding thickness, warmth and texture, and making them a perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.

Autumn Flash Mug Rug

The fall colors of these mug rugs will warm your decor and your heart as you enjoy your favorite beverage.

Lion Headband

It's fun to watch the curls twist up as you crochet, and front ties make the headband fully adjustable so anyone can be a lion!

Caramat Cabled Set

Everyone needs a set of hot pads or pot holders in their kitchen and this set works up beautifully and quickly! Made with 100% worsted-weight cotton, they can also double as easycare trivets for your countertops.

Magic Beans Lapghan

You'll enjoy making this warm and cozy lapghan with simple cables that are almost hypnotizing!

Clematis Doily

Did you know the colorful parts of a clematis flower are called sepals, not petals? Some varieties have double layers. This mandala doily was inspired by the double clematis seen in the designer's local garden center.

Boho Star Basket

This stunning basket is crocheted from the center out, utilizing front posts stitches to create a 3-D star image. Floral hoops are crocheted around on the last round to create structural support, and the base adds more stability with a removable piece of cardboard.

Autumn Starburst Afghan

Scrappy log cabin blocks worked in simple single crochet are joined together to create this stunningly eye-catching afghan.

Resplendent Squares

In this second to last set of squares in our thread series, texture and openwork come together to create two stunning squares.

Bridget's Cradlest

Bridget's Cradles Revisited

Monster Hat

Behold your little darling, transformed into a cute little monster with this easy hat. Crochet the basic hat, then appliqué the crocheted features and attach to form the face.

Splay-Leg Table

This small table is the perfect, elegant addition to any room and can easily be built in a weekend.

Jared Greene's File & Hammer Saw Works

Jared Greene has been making a name for himself in the hand tool world with his handmade back saws.

Tea Cabinet

The elegant arched case of this tea cabinet is a great way to practice bent lamination and showcase some unique wood.

A Great Glue Bottle Tip

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