The floor of the Standard Grill at the Standard Hotel New York has a floor made up entirely of Lincoln Head Cents (a.k.a. pennies).

I question they're all actually copper, as stated in the article, since they'd have to be minted before 1982, but it's a cool floor regardless.

(via Notcot)

A consumer watchdog organization has recovered nearly $900,000 for buyers who paid far more for coins than they were worth. The money represented full refunds in 16 recent disputes, according to the New Jersey-based not-for-profit group, the Numismatic Consumer Alliance, Inc. (NCA).

Spectrum Group International, Inc. announced that the American Numismatic Association has renewed Spectrum's Collateral Finance Corporation contract as the exclusive official numismatic lender of the ANA until 2011.

The 1876-CC (Carson City, Nevada) Twenty Cent piece is the rarest date of this short lived denomination, and it is a famous Great Rarity. In a Sept. 2008 article on CoinLink, I tentatively estimated that between eighteen and twenty-six exist. As a result of further research, I am changing my estimate to a range of fifteen to nineteen, which is in line with estimates put forth by a few other researchers.

Continuing our mini-series on Coin Prices, This Article by Doug Winter appeared on www.RareGoldCoins.com - Editor I've been asked a few times recently how I price the coins that appear for sale on my website.

The Following is from Legend Numismatics Hot Topics, A Commentary by Laura Sperber - Editor...There are so many issues that need work on. Coin pricing guides are in my sights right now. Before I begin this article, I must make sure everyone realizes the value of a coin is determined by its QUALITY,RARITY, DEMAND, AND SUPPLY-NOT whats written in a price guide.

Legends of TV and film will surrender the Hollywood spotlight for a night when a different kind of American star takes to the podium at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills: A historic 1854-S quarter eagle, graded VF35 NGC, will lead the Platinum Night offerings of Heritage Auction Galleries' August 2009 Los Angeles U.S. Coin Auction, July 31-Aug. 2.

1. In what state did Templeton Reid mint coins?

2. What is the highest denomination Canadian Gold Maple Leaf minted?

3. Who appears on a $100 Federal Reserve note?

4. What two coins are cataloged by their VAM varieties?

5. What metal do 1943 and 1983 Lincoln cents have in common?

More than 500 U.S. and world bank notes will be offered in the Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money® conducted by Bowers and Merena Auctions at the Los Angeles Convention Center and online, August 2 - 8, 2009.

Coin Chat Radio's June 25 episode includes discussions on new and old Lincoln cents, freshly minted coins from Pobjoy and US mints, and stories of kids and collecting.