Krause Publications Numismatics

10/20/2026

Before Hawaii became the 50th state, it had its own fascinating monetary history. Explore the story of Hawaiian currency in Part 1 of this Numismatic News series.

https://www.numismaticnews.net/the-history-of-hawaiian-currency-part-1

10/19/2026

Bryce Canyon, captured in five ounces of silver!

CIT's latest addition to its Topography series brings Utah's extraordinary landscape to life with a three-dimensional, selectively colorized design featuring the park's famous hoodoos.

Issued for the Cook Islands, this .9999 fine silver coin has a limited mintage of just 777 pieces.

Take a closer look in Numismatic News.

https://www.numismaticnews.net/coin-profile-cits-bryce-canyon-coin

10/19/2026

Is there still a future for 90% silver coins? 🪙

Once a staple of the silver bullion market, pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars are facing a changing investment landscape. After a dramatic surge in silver prices and a refining backlog, these familiar coins are now trading at discounts to their silver value.

Could that make them an attractive option for silver buyers?

Explore the outlook in Numismatic News.

https://www.numismaticnews.net/the-future-for-u-s-90-percent-silver-coins

As silver prices fluctuate, once-popular 90 percent silver coins face changing demand, but their discounted prices may offer an opportunity for investors and collectors.

10/17/2026

Could new coin releases be bringing fresh faces into numismatics? The latest Mint offerings are attracting attention, but what does that mean for the future of the hobby?

New U.S. Mint releases celebrating America's 250th anniversary are attracting collectors, but enthusiasm for limited-edition coins raises questions about their long-term value.

10/16/2026

Friday's Numismatic News eNewsletter poll asks: What would you change about the hobby if you could? You can respond to this post or email us at [email protected].

10/15/2026

The currency that shows this yellowed sheep in this week’s isn’t exactly from a typical bank note series. It is an example of a complementary currency or scrip, which is often seen as a form of payment from the past. But as is occurring in a region in Germany, complementary currency is far from forgotten and is well in use.

Read about it here: https://bit.ly/4Bcr1WX.

10/14/2026

is baaack! This week, we visited a farm and encountered a sheep with a unique yellow hue. Do you recognize the historical note that shows this lemon-colored creature?

10/13/2026

How low can a serial number go? And how high?

Collector Lawrence Thomas is tracking the extremes among Series of 1928 $2 red seal notes, uncovering surprises and filling gaps in the records.

https://www.numismaticnews.net/notes-from-washington-serial-number-ranges-for-2-1928-red-seals

10/12/2026

When is a coin worth more than its face value? Before you even spend it!

Rising metal prices have created an unusual situation in Japan, where the metal content of some circulating coins is now worth more than their denominations.

https://www.numismaticnews.net/around-the-world-japanese-coin-metals-exceed-face-values

10/11/2026

Sometimes, less gold means more money!

Some early American private and territorial gold coins contained less precious metal than they should have. Many were rejected or melted down, making surviving examples surprisingly rare and valuable.

https://www.numismaticnews.net/why-are-some-private-territorial-gold-issues-so-rare