Professional Coin Grading Service recently graded a rare and historic modern banknote from The Philippines once declared by Guinness World Records to be the largest-sized banknote ever printed. The 1998 Philippines 100,000 Piso banknote, which saw only 1,000 produced, was massive both in physical size and monetary value.
For the first time in a century, the unique pair of 1844 $5 and $10 Proof Liberty gold coins minted in New Orleans have been reunited and will be on display at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money to be held in Oklahoma, August 19-23, 2025, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.
Professional Coin Grading Service a division of leading collectibles grading and authentication company Collectors Universe, Inc., goes into the heart of 2025 by moving into a much larger headquarters space, hiring for a multitude of company positions, and preparing for educational appearances at a major numismatic conference. It’s all part of a period of continued success for PCGS, which sees buoyant numbers of submissions across all its platforms and an increasing presence overseas. Furthermore, PCGS-graded coins achieved 28 of the 30 highest prices paid for coins that crossed the block at United States auctions last year, further cementing the brand as an industry leader.
Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio is excited to announce the conclusion of their Spring 2025 Hong Kong (SAR) Auction, which spanned seven days and included over 7,600 lots of coins, medals, tokens, and currency. The auction exceeded expectations, realizing over $21.8 million versus the pre-sale high estimate of just over $19.5 million. The results again showcased the market leadership for which Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio is known and signaled a strengthening Asian market. (All prices include the buyer’s premium.)
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