For collectors who like a good read, or want to build upon their numismatic library, now is the time to visit the newly launched www.ShopNumismaster.com.

Superb books, price guides, magazines and digital downloads are all on sale at spectacular 25% savings. But that special is about to expire, reminds Scott Tappa, Krause Publications numismatics publisher.

"Coin collectors should make sure to stop by ShopNumismaster.com by April 22 to take advantage of the 25% off Grand Opening sale."

After, the 25% off pricing ends — although one special will continue. Another discount is available through ShopNumismaster’s customer rewards program. Read the rest of this entry »

IOLA, Wis. — Krause Publications, a leading producer of coin and paper money magazines, books, online properties and events, has made its trusted Standard Catalog of World Coins information available in the form of digital downloads at its recently launched online store, ShopNumismaster.com.

Collectors of 20th century world coins are now able to obtain smaller, geographically focused coin listings and market prices tailored to their areas of interest. These micro-catalogs are offered at a more affordable price than the all-inclusive catalogs.

"Our standard catalogs contain coin data on more than 500 distinct geographic locations, but we realize many collectors may only want information on a handful of those," said World Coin News editor Maggie Stigsell.

"These micro-catalogs give collectors more options in how they access our Standard Catalog of World Coin listings."

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To the expected delight of coin and paper money enthusiasts, Krause Publications (KP) has launched a new online store dedicated to bringing " information, tips, and inspiration for collectors."

KP on Monday announced the opening of ShopNumisMaster.com, which features an array of premium numismatic offerings.

"For years, online customers of Krause Publications’ numismatic products needed to visit several Web sites to find the various products we have available," said Scott Tappa, KP numismatics publisher.

"Now with our new online store, coin and paper money enthusiasts can learn more about our books, DVDs and CDs, downloads, and magazine products all in the same location. With our broad offerings, we think it will be difficult for a numismatist to leave ShopNumisMaster.com without making a purchase."

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Attention! Coin collectors… Get ready… Get set. NumisMaster has raised the starting pistol and pulled the trigger. The "People’s Choice" Coin of the Year nominations are online. Go vote now!

The annual Coin of the Year contest by Krause Publications celebrates a quarter century in honoring Mints from around the world for their incredible coin designs. And now for the second consecutive year, collectors can vote for their favorite.

There are no losers in this year’s contest, sponsored by NumisMaster and World Coin News. Each design has unique qualities guaranteeing another year of zealous voting.

"In its first year, the People’s Choice Coin of the Year became an incredibly competitive award. Collectors take obvious pride in the issues of their countries and they expressed themselves strongly in their online voting," said World Coin News executive editor Dave Harper. "We expect voter participation to rise sharply this year."

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In stopping by Tom Michael’s blog, Big Ideas, Little World, he reminded readers of a 15% discount on Krause Publications™ Books through Wednesday, April 30.

Krause Publications, also known as "KP" for short, offers an excellent selection of numismatic books by industry experts. They have an assortment of books within the major numismatic categories of:

• World Coins
• Ancient Coins
• United States Coins
• United States Paper Money
• World Paper Money

The books are worth their face value, but saving a few bucks to help purchase that next coin is a welcomed announcement I’m more than happy to pass around.

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Canada’s destiny was in the stars as it won the 2008 Coin of the Year Award sponsored by World Coin News, a monthly periodical dedicated to collectors of world coins.

A four-piece set of $50 palladium coins showing the Big Bear and Little Bear constellations in changing seasonal positions was voted the winner in the second round of balloting by an international panel of judges. They are KM-672-675 in the Standard Catalog of World Coins identification system.

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Ottawa, Ontario – The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) added to its star-studded line up of award-winning coins when Krause Publications bestowed the Coin of the Year and Most Innovative Coin Awards on the RCM’s laser-etched $50 Palladium Big Bear and Little Bear Constellations coin series at the 2008 Coin of the Year Awards.

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