''Numismatic News'' is an American numismatic magazine which has been in circulation since 1952.

History

''Numismatic News'' was founded by Chester L. Krause, and the first issue appeared on 13 October 1952. The publisher was by Krause Publications based in

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. The company was absorbed by

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in 2002, before the company declared bankruptcy in March 2019. In October 2019, it was acquired by

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. It is published 32 times a year.

Content

''Numismatic News'' features a variety of content in each issue. As a weekly publication, the magazine focuses on week-by-week market trends and coin values. In addition, columns by its writers focus on timely events and trends in the numismatic world, such as upcoming conventions (and recaps), new programs and releases from the

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, and bullion values. Unlike its sister publication ''

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'', ''Numismatic News'' focuses more on current events in the world of numismatics. R.W. Julian contributes articles to each issue. Each issue features several different columns, including: ''Facts About Fakes'': A counterfeit detection column. ''AnnounceMINTS'': A column focusing on new releases from the

. ''Coin Clinic'': A reader-supported question and answer column ''On the Scene'': A column by

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in which he recaps recent numismatic conventions and coin shows ''Making the Grade'': Coin authentication and grading column ''Bargain Collector'': Focusing on some of the best "bang for your buck" buys in coins ''Past Times With Coins'': A column highlighting the history of ''Coins'' magazine written by former editor Robert R. Van Ryzin ''Item of the Week'': An in-depth look at one specific coin issue (i.e. 1804 large cent) each week In addition, the magazine's "Coin Market: At a Glance" column contains values for various coin series (generally focusing on one series per issue), and has also focused on the overall coin market. The first magazine issue each month also features a "Coin Market" section consisting of several pages of coin values, and all issues have an upcoming coin show directory listed by state.

References

External links

Numismatic News website
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