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In the News
June 22nd, 2010
We are now a member of My.Coinweb.com!
Zyrus Press is now a member of a new social network for coin collectors and numismatists on the Internet, My.Coinweb.com! The site includes coin news, articles and photos posted by members. Click on this link to take you to the homepage:
http://my.coinweb.com/
If you choose to sign up to become a member, please add Zyrus Press as a friend!
May 7th, 2010
The Only Price Guide for International Currency Errors is Finally Here!
Collectors worldwide have been anticipating the arrival of World Paper Money Errors by Morland Fischer. Now available, this one of a kind reference guide offers pricing for international error notes in striking full color.
World Paper Money Errors tailors to the young hobby of collecting foreign currency errors. Readers will learn how mistakes are created during the production process, the difference in market prices of
United States error notes versus international error notes and more about this growing branch within numismatics. Featuring over 200 unusual and rare currencies, Morland Fischer has categorized his vast collection into 19 types of errors. Each error note is presented alongside a correct note to emphasize the shocking shapes and distorted designs that contribute to the value of the notes.
Exhibiting hundreds of extraordinary banknotes from around the world, numismatists and spectators alike will be intrigued by the currencies that are scarcely seen by the public. World Paper Money Errors enhances this new and advancing form of collecting.
April 29th, 2010
Read About the ‘Missing’ 1913 Liberty Head Nickel to be Featured on TLC’s Accidental Fortune
Collectors will be excited to hear that the famous 1913 Liberty Head Nickel owned by George Walton is going to be featured on television, appearing on The Learning Channel’s new series, Accidental Fortune.
The 5-cent coin was reported as ‘missing’ after the owner, George Walton, died in a car accident. The nickel was recovered from the crash and given to Walton’s sister as an heirloom, however, a misidentification of the coin led his sister to store this fortune in her closet for over forty years. In 2003, four of the five-known 1913 Liberty Head Nickels were featured at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Baltimore, which prompted Walton’s sister to attend the show with this unknown fortune in hand.
Examined by Paul Montgomery, Mark Borckardt, John Dannreuther and a group of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) experts including David Hall, the coin was rightly identified as the fifth specimen of the five known 1913 Liberty Head Nickels. TLC’s new show, Accidental Fortune, will feature a segment on the resurfacing of this coin and the events that took place for it to happen.
Two of the men that were originally approached by Walton’s sister with the nickel, Paul Montgomery and Mark Borckardt, co-authored a detailed and extensive book on these coins that is published by Zyrus Press: Million Dollar Nickels. Visit our home page if you'd like more information on this exciting book!
February 9th, 2010
Congratulations to the Winners of the Zyrus Press Prize Drawing!
Zyrus Press would like to thank everyone who showed their support for numismatics by attending the Long Beach Coin, Stamp and Collectibles Expo from February 4-6! A special thank you goes out to those who stopped by the Zyrus Press booth to peruse our publications, enter our drawing, or just say hello.
The prize drawing for three Zyrus Press books of the winner’s choice was a huge success! We had entries from all different types of collectors who were excited for the chance to win quality numismatic literature. However, there could only be one winner a day so Zyrus Press would like to congratulate our winners from this years Long Beach trade show prize drawing:
- Tom Pickett from Westminster, CA
- Dave Wade from Valley Center, CA
- Marshall Mallory from La Quinta, CA
We thank you for your support and look forward to meeting with all of you at the next Long Beach trade show that takes place June 3-5, 2010. Please check our website regularly where you can purchase additional titles and receive information on upcoming releases, such as What to do with Granddaddy’s Coins by Jeff Ambio and World Paper Money Errors by Morland Fischer.
Thank you for your continued interest in numismatics and congratulations to our winners!
January 27th, 2010
Are Unknown Treasures Buried Within Your Old Coins?
Coming upon money is always financially rewarding. However, inherited coins could unknowingly be more than their face value. With the direction of numismatic expert Jeff Ambio, non-coin collectors can prevent making the heartbreaking mistake of spending a coin potentially worth over a hundred times its face value in a parking meter or to pay for groceries. What to do with Granddaddy’s Coins provides an easy guide to understanding how to assess a coin’s value and how to obtain a maximum profit.
Jeff Ambio prepares the reader to confidently approach the numismatic community, dealers and auction houses with knowledge about their valuable coins. Step-by-step directions will prepare readers to identify and approximately value their coins, saving time and distress when approaching an expert. All the basics of managing rare coins are covered in this complete guide.
· A chapter discussing needed supplies.
· How to properly care for coins without risk of devaluing them.
· What makes a coin valuable in today’s numismatic market.
· What to expect when working with dealers and auction houses.
Unlike any other book on the market, this guide is designed for anyone who came into a coin collection who is looking for profit. What to do with Granddaddy’s Coins is an indispensible tool for the non-coin collector seeking to gain optimal benefits from their inherited coins.
January 27th, 2010
Numismatics Has Reached Broader Horizons!
Enter an enthralling area of numismatics with this groundbreaking book, World Paper Money Errors.A first of its kind, this full color reference guide offers market prices for foreign printing errors, rather than limiting the numismatic community to domestic currency. This book offers an eye-appealing price guide to the market for the growing interest in collecting international currency.
Delving into the new and upcoming hobby of collecting foreign currency errors, this book features over 200 examples of unique notes. World Paper Money Errors is an all-inclusive guide to learning about errors that occur during the printing process which create unusual and intriguing errors. Author Morland Fischer’s keen and clear explanations make distinguishing each error engaging and compelling.
· Comprehensive collection featuring rare notes from over 70 countries.
· Provides descriptions and examples for 19 types of errors.
· Insightful comparison between domestic and foreign currency.
· Explanation of valuing notes using a Foreign Error Note (FEN) Scale.
· Market price for each featured error note.
With hundreds of dramatic, colorful and intriguing foreign paper money errors, collectors and spectators alike will be exposed to a new form of collecting currency. World Paper Money Errors is a pioneer in the modern age of numismatics.
November 19th, 2009
New National Park Quarters Album Gets Raving Reviews From Coin Shops!
Cornerstone’s first coin album, the National Park Quarters Album, is proving to be a successful addition to the quarter enthusiast’s collection. After sending out test samples to select coin shops, we received an overwhelming number of positive reviews! Here is what people are saying:
“I received a set of samples sight-unseen. When they arrived they were even more impressive than I expected and I sold through them within hours.”
–-John Lenertz,
www.CoinSupplyExpress.com
“Zyrus Press shipped me samples to review and now that I have it in my hand, I have to say, I'm very impressed. There is no doubt this album will be a hit with our customers. I look forward to seeing the full line.”
–-Andrew Auletta,
“I showed the sample to a customer and they wanted to buy it on the spot. Zyrus Press has come up with a totally fresh approach with these creative new Cornerstone albums. Let's watch as collectors in the industry convert to this exciting new product.”
--Jaben Broach,
www.CollecTons.com
Designed for the needs of the consumer, this album contains 112 slots for both the Philadelphia and Denver mints, features an artful layout with educational information and is printed on acid-free paper with dual sided PET lenses. This album not only offers protection for quarters, but allows easy viewing of their obverse and reverse designs.
The National Park Quarters Album from Cornerstone™ offers a new kind of coin album to the numismatic community. Combining education, design and protection into a single lightweight book, our album is suitable for collectors of all ages and skill levels to enjoy.
October 29th, 2009
Cornerstone™ is Reinventing the Way Collector’s Look At Coin Albums
Now available, Cornerstone’s first album, the National Park Quarters Album is proving to be a successful addition to the quarter enthusiast’s collection.
Designed for the needs of the consumer, this album contains 112 slots for both the Philadelphia and Denver mintmarks, an artful layout with educational information printed on acid-free paper and dual sided PET lenses that not only offer protection for quarters, but allow easy viewing of the obverse and reverse designs.
Within the pages of the album, the collector can have many of their questions about this new series answered. What is a national park? How did they choose which parks to use on the quarters? What other quarters can be collected while waiting for the next national park quarter to come out? Cornerstone’s album sparks an interest not only in the quarters themselves, but in the history and sites they represent.
Adults and children abound are eager to begin their collection of the U.S. Mint’s new series, America the Beautiful Quarters™. The National Park Quarters Album is now available, just before the Hot Springs National Park quarter makes its debut. Collectors can now have the perfect album to place in their first coin from this exciting new program.
The National Park Quarters Album from Cornerstone™ is offering a new kind of coin album to the numismatic community. Combining education, design and protection into a single lightweight book, our album is suitable for collectors of all ages and skill levels to enjoy.
September 16th, 2009
Cornerstone Releases The First Album for 2010 National Park Quarters!
With the release of the new quarter series in 2010, the national park quarters, collectors abroad will be scrambling to find information and protection for their newly acquired pieces. The first of its kind on the market, the Cornerstone™ George Washington National Park Quarters Album is the perfect way to store, collect and learn about the new United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters™ series.
Inside the album, collectors will find informative facts about the national sites and parks protected by the federal government and historical data highlighting the significance of the national park quarter designs. Beginners will benefit from tips about how to grade and handle national park quarters, along with information about how to assemble more advanced quarter type collections. With the unique dual lenses page design, collectors can view both the front and back of each coin while enjoying a fun, educational and practical storage solution for their national park quarters.
· Contains acid-free paper and PET lenses for protecting coins.
· Filled with information and data that discuss the reverse designs.
· Dual lenses to view both the obverse and reverse of the coins.
· Includes a grading scale and quarter types for beginning collectors.
Cornerstone™ Coin Albums aims to enhance the coin-collecting hobby by providing a line of coin albums that numismatists of all skill levels can appreciate. No matter which denomination or series one chooses to collect, Cornerstone™ Coin Albums are an ideal companion to assist coin collectors through their journey into the fascinating hobby of numismatics!
August 10th, 2009
World's Greatest Mint Errors wins Best World Coin Book for 2009!
Mike Byers, author of World’s Greatest Mint Errors, was presented with the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) award for Best World Coin Book at the NLG Bash of 2009!
World’s Greatest Mint Errors is fully packed with some of the most dramatic, rare and extraordinary mint error and die trials ever assembled in one publication. This book delves into the details of every coin and describes the minting process that created them. Each chapter includes the most accurate price guide available, providing anyone interested in error coins with the latest information from the Unites States and around the world.
In addition to being the author of NLG award winning World’s Greatest Mint Errors, Mike Byers is president of Byers Numismatic Corp., the largest dealer of the world’s rarest mint errors. In the last decade, Byers has made more discoveries of major mint errors both in the United States and around the world than any other dealer. Byers is also the sponsor of two websites, mikebyers.com and minterrornews.com, both devoted to bringing the latest mint error news and information to the collector.
The Numismatic Literary Guild was founded in 1968 to honor excellence and bestow recognition to those who have contributed significantly to numismatic literature. Every year the NLG receives submissions from authors, publishers, and editors for their entries to be considered for an award in various categories. A panel of numismatic editors and qualified individuals judge the entries and the awards are presented at the annual NLG Bash. This year the NLG Bash was held at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Los Angeles, CA.
July 15th, 2009
Jeff Ambio Book Signing at the ANA Show!
Jeff Ambio will be available for a book signing at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, August 8th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Ambio will be debuting and signing copies of his latest book, Collecting & Investing Strategies for Barber Dimes.
Stop by Zyrus Press located at the Transline booth #100 to buy your copy of Collecting & Investing Strategies for Barber Dimes. You can also pick up his other two books in the series, Collecting & Investing Strategies for Walking Liberty Half Dollars and Collecting and Investing Strategies for United States Gold Coins.
Be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity to speak to one of the most knowledgeable and charismatic numismatists in the profession.
Jeff Ambio’s compilation of detailed research on the Barber Dimes series is the first contribution to numismatic literature on this topic in nearly 10 years. Collecting & Investing Strategies for Barber Dimes is an in depth analysis of the Barber Dime series and includes valuable information on current pricing, auction records, strike, luster, population and rarity rankings.
July 13th, 2009
The First Book on This Series in 10 Years!
The Barber Dimes: a representation of maturity that is often overlooked in the ever-changing rare coin market of the 21st century. The market is sorely in need of this reference that provides a study of all the critical aspects of this series.
Many collectors and investors have eagerly awaited a publication on Barber Dimes. To help expand numismatic knowledge and increase the understanding and appreciation for this series Jeff Ambio wrote his book Collecting & Investing Strategies for Barber Dimes.
· Covers every proof and business strike from 1892-1916.
· Each chapter covers physical characteristics, pricing data and brief histories.
· Ambio provides suggestions for building a meaningful investment portfolio.
· Includes observations on third-party certifications.
· Suggests places in which to buy and sell Barber Dimes.
Jeff Ambio is a widely read numismatic author. His writings and articles are credited with groundbreaking work in the field and have appeared in numerous publications. Collecting & Investing Strategies for Barber Dimes is the first comprehensive book published on this important series in nearly 10 years.
“My latest addition to this series, dedicated to Barber Dimes, examines each proof and business strike issue in exhaustive detail. It is the definitive reference on this series and is applicable whether you are searching for a single example to add to a type set or desire to assemble the finest Barber Dime set that money can buy.” –Jeff Ambio
Including mintage figures, rarity rankings, important varieties, a detailed physical analysis of each coin, and significant examples, this new release will enhance the numismatic industry by updating and informing collectors on the Barber Dime series.
April 27th, 2009
There is no other book on the market like this!
World’s Greatest Mint Errors is an enjoyable resource packed full of some of the most dramatic, rare and extraordinary mint errors and die trials ever assembled in one publication! Hundreds of spectacular mint errors are pictured. Each coin photo is presented in full color and enlarged to enhance the smallest details.
This book delves into the details of every coin and describes the minting process that created them. Completing each chapter is the most accurate price guide available, providing anyone interested in error coins with the latest information from the United States and around the world.
First published book on mint errors that accurately lists retail values.
· Accessible to any coin collector or numismatist, regardless of experience.
· The latest information on new discoveries and new types of errors.
· Hundreds of rare, expensive, and famous coins to excite all collectors.
· Will educate and raise awareness in this fascinating area of numismatics.
After 30 years dedicating his life to the discovery of mint errors in the United States and around the world, Mike Byers, President of Byers Numismatic Corp and founder of Mint Error News Magazine, has produced an illustrative book that demonstrates his knowledge, passion and experience in numismatics.
“After five years of compiling this mint error book and after researching the prices and assembling the photos and descriptions of these major mint errors, I’ve realized how truly rare and undervalued major mint errors are in comparison to the prices realized for regular types of U.S. coins.” –Mike Byers
With a brilliant combination of stunning imagery and detailed descriptions, World’s Greatest Mint Errors will not only appeal to all types of coin collectors, but also promises to ignite a renewed interest and heightened awareness in this fascinating segment of numismatics.
April 23rd, 2009
Use Photography To Sell Your Coins!
As the use of the Internet and electronic visual media become a vital part of the coin industry, photographing coins has become an increasing concern with collectors and dealers. Due to the contrast, luster, color and tone of the various metals, it requires knowledge and skill to produce stunning and realistic coin photography.
In this second edition of Numismatic Photography, author Mark Goodman has fine-tuned the secrets to quality digital coin photography. Using a visually rich guidebook format, he addresses frequent problems coin photographers face, recommends improvements and provides specific tips and techniques to help capture the perfect photo.
The chapters are divided into two parts: Essentials and Advanced, allowing beginners to learn without being overwhelmed, while still providing more advanced photographers with the information needed to enhance and improve their skill sets.
Goodman’s structured and systematic approach is easy to apply, simple to learn, and doesn’t require an expensive camera or costly equipment.
Whether the coin being photographed is encapsulated or raw, deep mirror Proof or dark copper, Mint State or circulated, the skills and techniques outlined in this book allow even the beginning photographer to capture the true essence of each coin, with life-like brilliance, contrasting devices, sharp detail and perfect bands of luster.
“Coin photography is very different from other macrophotography disciplines and requires the development of a completely different set of skills and techniques.”
Mark Goodman is the founder of Coinimaging.com where he takes coin photos for collectors and commercial clients. His published articles on coin photography appear in Longacre’s Ledger and on his website. By trade he is a radiologist, spending hours in a dark room studying images and understanding how to be critical of them. This attention to detail fueled his obsession with image quality in coin photography.
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Author of the Month:
Morland C. Fischer
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Coins in the News!
June 3rd, 2010:
The second coin for the National Park Quarters series releases:
The Yellowstone
National Park Quarter
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