Having been in and around error collecting for 15 years I often see the new error collector lusting after spectacular errors or varieties that are worth many hundreds or thousands of dollars. The unfortunate reality is that not all of…

What Went Wrong – Error coins that escaped the Mint Those of you who are noodlers, or those that look closely and intently at their change will notice that quite often extra “features” can show up on a coin’s design.…

As originally published in Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine in October 2022. What Went Wrong -error coins that escaped the Mint Join with us, for a few minutes at least, as we conduct a thought exercise. Imagine a factory in…

As originally published in Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine in September 2022. What Went Wrong -error coins that escaped the Mint We’re going to discuss an error coin this month that originated from an overseas mint. A mint that, in…

As originally published in Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine in August 2022. What Went Wrong -error coins that escaped the Mint If you’ve been reading our articles each month you will be familiar with the collar die, the third die…

As originally published in Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine in June 2022. What Went Wrong -error coins that escaped the Mint Manufacturing coins is a high-pressure business, both figuratively and literally! What sorts of pressures are involved in making a…