Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

Award-winning numismatist Philip I. Mossman will present a program on “The Money of Colonial Virginia” 7 p.m. February 13 and 20 at the R. R. Smith Center in Staunton. The presentations are part of ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Coin Club is the largest coin club within 400 miles and includes over 200 members. The club supports numismatic education for its members and the public.

While some countries made bold decisions to change their names, flags, or national symbols to reflect their newfound freedom, others held onto certain elements from their colonial past, including ...

At no point in history has the CFA franc – the name of a colonial currency used in west and central African countries belonging to the franc zone – been closer to its demise. Senegal has ...