The COINage team is keeping you in mind, and hope you are healthy, safe, and able to find some peace during this difficult time.
John Albanese, father of the coin industry’s leading grading services, is pictured in full protective gear. Albanese founded CAC and NGC and is one of the founders of PCGS.
PHOTO COURTESY CAC
Throughout this issue, you will find features and columns about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on aspects of coin collecting and investing. This is a time of uncertainty, filled with great concern, fear, sadness, and, at times, anger and frustration. However, there has been widespread care and kindness, acknowledged achievements, discovery of new and alternate ways to connect with one another, and rediscovery of the tremendous value of those connections. Something else we’ve observed is the presence of hope, which is discussed throughout this issue. While hope is certainly not all that is needed to change the tide, it’s a valuable component, nonetheless.