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What does VG mean in numismatics?
When a coin is graded VG, it means it has suffered considerable wear but still retains the main elements of its design. This abbreviation stands for Very…
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What does F mean in numismatics?
When a coin is graded F12 or F15, these numbers indicate its condition. The letter F comes from the English term "Fine," used in numismatics to describe coins…
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What does VF mean in numismatics?
When examining a certified coin, it's common to find letters and numbers describing its condition. One such designation is VF, short for Very Fine, used to identify…
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What does XF mean in numismatics?
When a coin is described as XF40 or XF45, those letters indicate its condition. XF stands for Extremely Fine and is used for coins that have circulated, but which…
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What does AU mean in numismatics?
If you find a coin certified as AU50, AU55, or AU58, the letters AU indicate that its condition is very close to uncirculated, but there is a…
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What does Mint State mean in numismatics?
When a certified coin bears a designation such as MS63, MS65, or MS70, the letters MS stand for Mint State. This term identifies coins that show no wear from circulation…
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Canada celebrates its historic library, now in gold
The Royal Canadian Mint is expanding its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Library of Parliament of Canada with a gold issue that focuses on a key location…
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Canada celebrates 150 years of the Library of Parliament
The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Library of Parliament of Canada in 2026 with a new 1 oz pure silver collector coin, a…
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US Mint revives the 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief
The United States Mint will close its Best of the Mint series with one of the most recognizable designs in American numismatics: the 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief $20 coin.
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Donald Trump 2026 $1 Coin
The United States Mint unveiled the 2026 Semicentennial $1 coin dedicated to President Donald J. Trump, an issue created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of…