August , 2020
What is numismatics?
What is numismatics?
Numismatics is the collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals. These are the most widely collected and studied numismatic materials. Other items are stock certificates, checks, and notes of financial obligations.
What is the numismatic value?
There are three common ways to value a coin – by its face value, its intrinsic value and its numismatic value.
The Growing market for Signature Series Coins
Signature Series coins are certified coins whose labels have been hand signed by someone with an interesting personal connection to a particular coin. Signature Series coins allow collectors to customize their sets, enhance the quality of presentation, and add a level of exclusivity and collectability.
Paul C. Balan Signature Series Coins
Westminster Mint is now actively sourcing PCGS certified Signature Series coins signed by Paul C. Balan, a U.S. Mint artist engraver and a key member of the Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). During his tenure, which lasted from 2009 to 2019, he worked on some of America’s most important and successful coin programs. His many design credits include the 2015 $100 High Relief gold coin, America’s first-ever gold coin to have a $100 face value.