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Jim Bisognani

Jim Bisognani has written extensively on US coin market trends and values and was the market analyst and writer for a major pricing guide for many years. He currently resides in Southern California and frequently attends major coin shows and auctions.
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Recent Articles by this Author

Jim Bisognani's Year in Review

Jim Bisognani: 2023 Coin Market Year in Review – Part 2

Jim Bisognani Coin Market Year in Review – NGC Weekly Market Report ......   As 2023 comes to an end, Jim poses some questions to numismatic...

Jim Bisognani: 2023 Coin Market Year in Review – Part 1

Jim Bisognani Year in Review – NGC Weekly Market Report ......   Well, we're only 10 days away from the night that the jolly old elf...
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Jim Bisognani: Starting a Numismatic Journey

Whether collecting US or world coins, everyone starts somewhere. Jim reflects on his own journey and interviews a friend on how he started his.   By...
Jim Bisognani: My 12th Annual NGC Year in Review

Jim Bisognani: 12th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 3

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ......   Part 1 | Part 2 * * * The experts just concluded that the FUN...
Jim Bisognani: My 12th Annual NGC Year in Review

Jim Bisognani: 12th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 2

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... Part 1 | Part 2 * * * How has 2023 been treating my fellow...
Jim Bisognani: My 12th Annual NGC Year in Review

Jim Bisognani: My 12th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 1

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... Well, my fellow coindexters, as this article posts, the fastidious elves calling the...

Holiday Memories and Gift Ideas for the Young Numismatist on Your List

Gift Ideas for the numismatist (or potential numismatist) on your shopping list By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ...... The eternal youngster in me notes...
Jim Bisognani: Coin Auction Innovation

Jim Bisognani: Coin Auction Innovation

By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... I can hardly fathom that it’s June already. This year is almost half over, and it...
Jim Bisognani: Celebrating National Coin Week with Classic US Coins

Jim Bisognani: Celebrating National Coin Week with Classic US Coins

The theme of this year’s event is “Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces."   By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... This morning, as I emerged from...
Jim Bisognani: Navigating the Hot Coin Market

Jim Bisognani: Navigating the Hot Coin Market

By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... As I wheeled the trash barrel out last week, I was greeted with far-from-springlike conditions. A...
Jim Bisognani: Conversations With Two Numismatists in Ukraine

Jim Bisognani: Conversations With Two Numismatists in Ukraine

The hobby perseveres in a war zone, and a quick look at the pre-1933 US gold coin market   By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market...
Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review

Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 3

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... Part 1 | Part 2 The new year is here, and as we approach...
Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 2

Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 2

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... For Part 1, Click Here As I sat down at my computer to prepare...
Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review

Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 1

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... As I type this morning, I am reminded by the calendar that, in...
Jim Bisognani: Coins That Make Great Gifts

Jim Bisognani: Coins That Make Great Gifts

Morgan and Peace Dollars or Pilgrim Half Dollars are the perfect presents for which numismatists will be thankful   By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market...
Jim Bisognani: Coin Markets Going Up and Staying Up

Jim Bisognani: Coin Markets Going Up and Staying Up

By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... It is mid-October already, and so far, the weather is mildly chilly and steadily becoming colder....
Jim Bisognani: Absence Made the Market Grow Fonder

Jim Bisognani: Absence Made the Market Grow Fonder

The US Mint shipping delay has driven collectors to pay outstanding prices for the modern Morgan and Peace Dollars   By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly...
Jim Bisognani: In Memoriam - A Truly One-of-a-Kind Friend

Jim Bisognani: In Memoriam – A Truly One-of-a-Kind Friend

Keith Zaner was a passionate numismatic collector and former NGC Price Guide analyst who will be greatly missed   By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market...

Jim Bisognani: It’s Time for My 10th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part...

In the second half of the year-end roundup, collectors and dealers consider how the coin market is affected by increased internet browsing, decreased face-to-face...

Jim Bisognani: It’s Time for My 10th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part...

As the year comes to a close, coin collectors and dealers reflect on the unprecedented year and what 2021 holds for the rapidly changing...

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