Numismatic publicist Donn Pearlman, writing in The Numismatist in 1986, said, "[T]here are so many examples of misleading statements, misinterpretations and misguided advice that some numismatic literature could compete for the Clifford Irving Award for Contemporary Fiction."

The concept of coin collecting is slowly, but steadily, moving further into the mainstream consciousness.

When the next SpaceX Dragon 2 rocket lifts off from Florida, it will be carrying some special cargo.