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Description
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| American Numismatic Association |
The ANA is a nonprofit organisation established by Congress to promote the study and appreciation of coins, currency, tokens, and medals. It provides educational resources and support for its members and the numismatic community. |
| American Numismatic Society |
Established in 1858, the ANS is a nonprofit organisation committed to conserving and examining coins, medals, and paper currency on a global level. |
| British Museum Department of Coins and Medals |
Home to nearly one million objects, the Department of Coins and Medals boasts one of the world’s premier numismatic collections. Spanning the origins of coinage in the 7th century BC through to the modern era, it also features related items such as coin weights, tokens, and money boxes, along with the national collection of paper money. |
| British Numismatic Society |
Established in 1903, the BNS promotes and supports numismatic research, focusing on the coins, medals, tokens, and banknotes of the British Isles, the Commonwealth, the United States, and territories once under British rule. |
| British Numismatic Trade Association |
Since its establishment in 1973, the BNTA has grown to represent over sixty firms across the British Isles. It plays a key role in combating forgery, theft, and other criminal activities, setting a high standard for ethics in the UK coin trade. Members benefit from early alerts about counterfeit coins and stolen items. |
| Coin Archives |
CoinArchives is a comprehensive database featuring coins from numismatic auctions, bringing together text, images, and prices from catalogues of some of the most prestigious coin firms. It offers one of the largest global collections of ancient and world coin data, with over 15 years of auction records and millions of illustrated entries. The platform provides valuable resources for collectors, dealers, researchers, and students. Through the free CoinArchives service, users can identify and attribute coins, gain insights into the collectible coin market, investigate provenances, explore collections in context, and learn about history through numismatics. The platform also offers high-quality photography and detailed descriptions provided by auction houses. CoinArchives Pro builds on the success of the free service, offering full access to a growing archive of over 8 million auction records, 15+ years of results from over 150 international auction firms, enhanced search tools, multiple auction lot viewing and sorting options, and features for coin analysis and side-by-side comparisons. |
| COINage Magazine |
COINage magazine, a publication focused on coin collecting, providing articles, news, and insights into the world of numismatics. |
| Coin Talk |
CoinTalk, a popular online forum where numismatists can engage in discussions, ask questions, and share knowledge about coins and collecting. |
| Coin World |
Coin World, a widely recognised magazine offering news, insights, and educational content for coin collectors and numismatists. |
| Heritage Auctions |
Heritage Auctions, the world's largest numismatic auctioneer, operates through Heritage Rare Coin Galleries and Heritage Numismatic Auctions, offering a vast range of services to clients worldwide. Established in 1976, Heritage holds Signature Auctions for US, World, and Ancient coins, with auctions occurring multiple times a year. Weekly Internet-only auctions offer certified US coins, and Heritage also provides direct coin purchases through private offerings and a Virtual Bourse featuring dealers across the US. As the largest collectibles auctioneer and third-largest auction house globally, Heritage leads the industry online with over 1.83 million registered bidder-members. With over 130 specialists and more than 500 service professionals, Heritage ensures unmatched expertise and client satisfaction. Whether through consignment or direct purchase, Heritage actively acquires numismatic items, handling millions of dollars in transactions daily. |
| International Association of Professional Numismatists |
The IAPN is a non-profit organisation of leading international numismatic firms, founded in 1951 and constituted in Geneva. Its goal is to promote a healthy and prosperous numismatic trade, conducted according to the highest standards of business ethics and commercial practice. Today, over 110 numismatic firms from 22 countries across all five continents are members. |
| International Bank Note Society |
Founded in 1961, the IBNS is a nonprofit educational organisation dedicated to promoting, stimulating, and advancing the study of banknotes and paper currencies worldwide, with a focus on educational, scientific, and historical perspectives. The IBNS currently has over 2,000 members across more than 90 countries. |
| Numismatic Bibliomania Society |
The NBS, established in 1979, is an educational association focused on supporting and promoting the collection and use of numismatic literature. This encompasses books, periodicals, catalogues, and other written or printed materials related to coins, medals, tokens, or paper money from both ancient and modern times, covering U.S. and worldwide topics. |
| Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) |
With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, consistency, and integrity, Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC®) is the world’s largest and most trusted third-party grading service for coins, tokens, and medals. Since its founding in 1987, NGC has graded over 60 million coins, each one backed by the industry-leading NGC Guarantee. The NGC grading team consists of over 30 full-time professionals and outside consultants, ensuring impartiality by preventing commercial buying and selling of coins. NGC’s accuracy and consistency are unrivalled, supported by more than $1 million in research and development to create the most advanced protective holders for coins, which are used by institutions like the Smithsonian. Collectors have increased confidence in NGC-certified coins due to the NGC Guarantee, which provides robust protection against the rare cases of authenticity or grading issues. NGC-graded coins regularly achieve higher prices in the market, with many breaking record auction prices, including the first Chinese coin to surpass $1 million. NGC is the official grading service of prestigious organisations like the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). |
| Newman Numismatic Portal |
NNP is an online repository of numismatic research, articles, and auction records, offering a wealth of resources for collectors and scholars. |
| Parthia |
Launched in 1998, Parthia.com offers insights into Parthian art, history, archaeology, and geography, as well as being a virtual coin collection. The site explores the Parthian Empire, which thrived from 247 B.C. to A.D. 228, covering regions from Iran to Israel. As written records are scarce, much of what we know about the Parthians is derived from their coinage. The site also provides access to key resources for further study, including books, articles, and maps. |
| Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) |
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is a leading name in third-party coin certification, known for establishing a universal grading standard that enhances buying and selling confidence for coin enthusiasts. With the introduction of third-party grading, backed by the PCGS Guarantee and a network of Authorised Dealers, collectors have a reliable system for assessing coin authenticity and condition. This trusted certification process has helped PCGS-graded coins achieve record prices in the marketplace. PCGS offers accurate, impartial grading performed by world-class experts, each trained to handle coins with the utmost care in controlled environments. The grading process involves multiple graders independently assessing each coin to reach a consensus on its final grade. PCGS also provides a comprehensive online Price Guide, updated daily, which is a key resource for collectors. Attending global coin shows and establishing partnerships with mints, PCGS continues to expand its services, offering peace of mind to buyers and sellers. The standardisation of grading has transformed the numismatic market, fostering greater trust and higher values for certified coins. |
| Royal Canadian Numismatic Association |
Formed in 1950 and incorporated by Canada Charter in 1963, the RCNA is a nonprofit educational organisation that has grown from a small group of passionate numismatists into one of the largest numismatic associations worldwide. While most members are based in Canada and the United States, the organisation also has members from various other countries, all united by their shared interest in Canadian numismatics. |
| Royal Numismatic Society |
Founded in 1836 as the Numismatic Society of London and granted Royal Charter in 1904, the Royal Numismatic Society (RNS) is the UK’s leading institution for the study of coins, medals, and related currency items. With an international membership, the Society supports research across all branches of numismatics, including Classical, Asian, Medieval, and Modern coins, paper money, tokens, and medals. It organises regular meetings and publishes works such as The Numismatic Chronicle, a prestigious journal for numismatic scholarship. The RNS also awards honours, prizes, and grants to promote and recognise achievements in the field. |
| The Royal Mint |
With over 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint is a British institution known for creating thoughtfully designed products and services. It produces original coin collections and gifts to commemorate special occasions, offers unique experiences and investment opportunities, and manufactures the currency for the UK. |
| The United States Mint |
The official website of the U.S. Mint, providing information on coin production, new releases, and purchasing opportunities for collectors. |
