Articles by CoinParade

2010 Florence Nightingale 2 Pounds 2010 Two Pound Coin – Florence Nightingale - Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was an English social reformer, statistician and is thought of as the founder of modern nursing. Her work of managing the nurses in the Crimean War is well noted and she was referred to as "The Lady with the Lamp".
American Silver Eagles New Category: American Silver Eagles - New Category: American Silver Eagles. The American Silver Eagle is a one-ounce .999 silver coin denominated at one dollar and minted 1986-present.
US Trade Dollar Coins How Rare Are the US Trade Dollar Coins? - When silver prices crashed in 1876, the Trade Dollar flooded the American economy. How rare and how collectable are they now?
George William de Saulles George William de Saulles, Sculptor, Designer & Engraver (1862-1903) - G W De Saulles was a former Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint and engraved several coins for Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
Branch Mints of the Royal Mint Branch Mints of the Royal Mint - Branch Mints of the Royal Mint. The story of the Royal Mint Branch Mints in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
George Kruger Gray, Coin-Designer, Painter & Medallist (1880-1943) - George Kruger Gray was an English designer, painter and medallist. Gray was a leading designer for the Royal Mint but designed coins and medals for many countries.
List of Engravers Thomas Simon, Engraver (1618-1665) - Thomas Simon (1618-1665) was the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1649 to 1660. He was a noted medallist, die and seal engraver and gem engraver.
Early History of London Mints, to 1300 Early History of London Mints to 1300 - A short early history of London Mints up to 1300.
William Wyon William Wyon, Medallist & Engraver (1795-1851) - William Wyon was the most famous of the Wyon family of medallists and engraver. Here is a short bio of his life.
Peace Dollar Article Series The Peace Silver Dollar’s Belated Creation - Why was the Peace Dollar released in 1921? The Armistice of November 1918 and the Versailles Treaty in June of 1919 would make a rational person believe that the U.S. Peace silver dollar should have been released years before 1921. Little do people know that there was another pivotal signing that marked the release of these collectible coins.