Each year the American Numismatic Association recognizes young writers through the Young Numismatist Literary Awards, funded by Whitman Publishing. Awards of up to $1,000 are given in three age groups named after Whitman authors and longtime hobby leaders Bill Fivaz (entrants aged 8–12), Q. David Bowers (ages 13–17), and Kenneth Bressett (ages 18–22).
Congratulations to 2016 ANA Young Numismatist Literary Award Winners!
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New From Whitman And Q. David Bowers: A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins
Whitman Publishing announces the release of A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins, by Q. David Bowers. The 608-page book (number 21 in the popular Bowers Series) is available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at www.Whitman.com), for $29.95. Coins with the Liberty Seated design were minted from 1836 up to […]
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Did You Know These Things About The 1916-1930 Standing Liberty Quarters?
At the next Whitman Expo, you just may come across the 2016 Standing Liberty Quarter Centennial Gold Coin, and the U.S. Mint will probably be providing a launch date for the issue at any time.
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Exhibit Winners at Spring 2016 Whitman Show
Six exhibitors brought eight exhibits, totaling 34 cases of material, for display at the spring 2016 Whitman Coin and Collectibles Exposition in Baltimore, Maryland.
Numismatics on a Shoestring: The Affordable Indian Head Cent
Coin Update News has a fascinating series of articles for the budget-conscious numismatist: interesting coins that can be found for less than $100. Do you have any in your collection?
Stack’s Bowers Whitman Baltimore Expo Auction Exceeds Expectations
Another Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction at the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo is now in the history books, with a huge showing at 2016 Spring Expo. When the gavel fell for the final time, the total prices realized were well above pre-auction estimates, with more than $13.5 million in sales!
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Another Fabulous Rarities Night at the Spring Expo
Stack’s Bowers Galleries never fails to offer an impressive variety of coins, paper money and exonumia at the official auctions of the Whitman Baltimore Expo, and their most recent Rarities Night was no exception.
Expo Dates For 2017
We have the dates for Spring and Summer Whitman Baltimore Expos in 2017! Mark your calendars for:
70th Anniversary Red Book Debuts at 2016 Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo
The newest edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins (known to collectors as the “Red Book”) debuts at the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Collectibles Expo. The 70th edition, with a 2017 cover date, has been expanded by 16 pages and includes new and completely updated content. After the Expo it will be available from booksellers and hobby shops […]
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The US Mint Will Be At The 2016 Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo
With all the exciting happenings at the Whitman Baltimore Expo, you’ll find the United States Mint taking a starring role with their release of the 2016 Gold Proof Buffalo coins, and you’ll be able to visit them at Booth #705.