Latvia wins the 2010 Coin of the Year Award and Hungary takes home the People’s Choice Award, World Coin News Publisher Scott Tappa announced Jan. 12.

A COTY international panel of judges concluded voting Jan. 8 and the public online voting for the People’s Choice Award ended Jan. 10.

"I would like to congratulate the winners from both rounds of voting," Tappa said. "What makes the results especially interesting is this is the third time Hungary has won the People’s Choice Award."

World Coin News will recognize both winners Jan. 30 at the World Money Fair in Berlin. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

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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