Coin Collecting News

The Millennia Collection will be on display at the New York International Coin Show, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in the Maxwell Room, Floor 18, January 10-13th 2008. This preview will take place from 10 am -5 pm Thursday through Saturday, and 10 am -12 pm Sunday.

Viewing this world-class collection of ancient and world coins is an opportunity not to be missed by any serious collector. Additionally, perspective bidders may call Glenn Onishi prior to January 9th at 1-800-978-2646 to schedule an appointment for lot viewing.

World highlights from our Pre-Long Beach Sale 44, featuring the Sami Assouline Collection of Isreal will also be on display. The Goldbergs will have a table in the Starlight roof, just inside the entrance, to take consignments and arrange lot viewing appointments.

NICOSIA, CYPRUS — EU newcomers Cyprus and Malta adopted the euro at midnight last night, bringing to 15 the number of countries using the currency.

When the Mediterranean islands scrap the Cyprus pound and Maltese lira, politicians will be among the first to withdraw pastel euro bills from ATMs.

Nine East European countries are waiting to convert.

The euro has risen more than 11 per cent against the U.S. dollar during the year. It reached $1.4599 yesterday, up 79 per cent from its lowest point of 82 cents in 2000.

“We are in a region that could have some geopolitical surprises,” Cyprus Finance Minister Michalis Sarris said. Continued

[UPDATED] Dallas, Texas: Heritage Auction Galleries, the world’s leading numismatic auctioneer, will present currency from the Peter Gamble Collection at the Florida United Numismatists Show January 10-12, 2008 in Orlando Florida.

The Peter Gamble Collection is an incredible type set of United States Large Size Currency, containing some of the finest examples offered at auction in years. Mr. Gamble’s focus was on both quality and rarity. According to Dustin Johnston, Director of Currency Auctions, “In many instances where a large number of quality notes were available for a particular type, Mr. Gamble chose to pursue a scarcer Friedberg Number to represent the type and he did so without compromising quality. He still found the finest pieces available.”

The numbers tell the story. Of 59 large size notes in the collection, 35 are graded Gem or better by PMG and PCGS. Fifteen pieces are the finest graded or tied for finest graded by their respective grading services. “Collectors seeking the finest pieces for eye appeal and rarity will find the Gamble Collection to be a wonderful buying opportunity,” added Johnston.

In addition to the Large Size offering, Heritage will present Mr. Gamble’s selection of United States Fractional Currency. The 79 pieces include 22 examples that are also finest or tied for the finest known at PMG. The Fractional Currency selection is highlighted by Spencer M. Clark’s Presentation Book of Fractional Currency. In May of 1866, thirteen books containing Fractional Currency specimens were presented to Andrew Jackson, his cabinet, and several congressmen. Clark served as Superintendent of the National Currency Bureau and later the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1862 to 1868. Continued

The only complete set of Legal Tender Rainbow Notes outside the US Government hands will be exhibited at the FUN show coming up in Orlando, Florida.What makes this exhibit so distinctive is the fact that the $500.00 and $1000.00 Rainbow Notes are unique in private hands, making this the ONLY complete set possible.

For the first time the collector fraternity will have what could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these rarities together. This display of the 1869 Rainbow Series Notes will consist of 9 notes ranging from the $1.00 denomination to the $1000.00 denomination.

This event has been arranged by Sergio Sanchez of Sanchez Coins and Currency from Miami, Florida. Sergio is representing the owners, a group of anonymous collectors, at the FUN show. Take the time to pass by and see this magnificent display in the Exhibition area, it could very well be the only time this will happen in ones lifetime.