Collecting Stamps/Coins
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Early Spanish Colonial Cob Coins
By: Ken Aiken
The English called them "pieces of eight" and gold "doubloons" and to this day these coins remain the archetype for treasure. more...
By: John Howe
Gibraltar has a long and turbulent history that is often reflected in its stamp issues a recent set highlights some old and interesting views of The Rock. more...
Disney Circulates Native American $1 Coins
By: Debra Peterson
Walt Disney World participates in a circulation pilot of the 2009 U.S. Native American $1 coins to encourage consumers' use of dollar coins instead of paper bills. more...
By: John Howe
Thematic or topical stamp collecting is increasingly popular amongst serious philatelists and hobby stamp collectors. more...
By: John Howe
Special occasions demand special stamp issues but for everyday use the common-or-garden definitive stamp is the workhorse of the worlds' postal system. more...
An American Tradition And Hero On Stamps
By: David Chiu
The United States Postal Service is honoring two American icons as commemorative stamps: a long-running holiday parade and a hero of the silver screen. more...
Mythical Creatures Spotlighted On Postage
By: David Chiu
Popular characters in legends and storybooks, mythical creatures have now graced British postage stamps. more...
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