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Nov 3, 2009
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...
Oct 30, 2009
Old Gibraltar on Stamps
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...
Oct 22, 2009
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...
Sep 23, 2009
Thematic Stamp Collecting
Thematic or topical stamp collecting is increasingly popular amongst serious philatelists and hobby stamp collectors. more...
Sep 17, 2009
Definitive Postage Stamps
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...
Sep 7, 2009
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...
Aug 24, 2009
Mythical Creatures Spotlighted On Postage
Popular characters in legends and storybooks, mythical creatures have now graced British postage stamps. more...
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