''Coins'' (formerly ''Coins: The Magazine of Coin Collecting'') is an American monthly

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publication.

History

''Coins'' magazine was founded by

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in 1955 and was called ''Coin Press''. Originally published in

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, by

Krause Publications Krause Publications is an American publisher of hobby magazines and books. Originally a company founded and based in Iola, Wisconsin, they relocated to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in April 2018. The company was started by Chester L. Krause (19232 ...

from 1955-2002, it was absorbed into

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, which published the magazine from 2002-2019. In September 2019 it was acquired by

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. Then the magazine became part of Active Interest Media's Home Group, based in

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. Along with ''

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'', it was one of the top numismatic magazines by circulation, with 100,000 subscribers as of October 2009.

Content

Each issue features articles related to coin and paper money collecting, numismatics, investing, the history of the hobby and of coins in general, as well as tips on collecting and a “coin finds” column, where readers can write to discuss any interesting coins found in circulation. In addition, the magazine features several pages of coin values for coins of obsolete denominations such as the

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, to modern coinage, as well as commemorative coins and proof sets. R.W. Julian is a regular contributor. Each month, the magazine focuses on specific coins or series, such as Barber dimes, or Susan B. Anthony dollars. In addition, it occasionally features reviews of recent numismatic books, and a “market watch” column that tracks

bullion Bullion is non-ferrous metal that has been refined to a high standard of elemental purity. The term is ordinarily applied to bulk metal used in the production of coins and especially to precious metals such as gold and silver. It comes from t ...

values.

Regular Columns

In addition to the monthly feature stories, each issue contains regular columns, including: ''Coin Finds'' — In which readers can write or email to talk about Coins they have recently found in circulation. ''Market Watch'' — Tracking the values of bullion such as gold, silver, and platinum. ''Basics and Beyond'' — A column focusing on Dr. Mike Thorne's recent pickups and show experiences, as well as occasional reviews of numismatic books. ''Grading Standards'' — A coin grading column. ''Bargain Collector'' — Focusing on some of the best "bang for your buck" coins in the hobby.

Distribution Channels

''Coins'' is carried by

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in their periodical section.

References

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