Chris Geiner, Historian

I first started in coins but i have been interested in art bars and rounds for 23 years. 1970 Pontiac GTO silver bar minted by Silvertowne was my first art bar. My favorite vintage art bar would be Fuel Shortage by Garden State Mint. CMG Mint “Welcome to Germany”  I am German so it’s special to me and “Naughty Food” by Postal Mint are two of my favorite modern pieces.

 I see the hobby growing and expanding. We now have more Mints with their own line of art bars/pours. Something that hasn’t really been seen since the 1970s-80s.  Waiting for Santa by ISIC is my top piece on my want list.