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Jun 4, 2025, 06:53 AM
Superhero coins and medals on the horizon from U.S. Mint
by Paul GilkesThe first of the superhero coins and medals from the U.S. Mint will feature Superman and will become available in July with two more issues due out in 2025. -
Jun 4, 2025, 06:41 AM
Cataloging Good For travel token on steamship 'Dolphin'
by Paul GilkesSteamship tokens have been the subject of recent research including those used for transit on a route between Seattle and destinations in Alaska. -
Jun 4, 2025, 06:31 AM
Medal honor sought for pioneer Henrietta Lacks
by Paul GilkesMeasures have been introduced in the House and Senate calling for congressional gold medal recognition for Henrietta Lacks whose medical treatment led to life-saving discoveries. -
Jun 3, 2025, 13:30 PM
Upstate Coin and Gold’s 10 Essential Security Tips for Shipping Precious Metals, Preventing Package Theft and Damage
by Dave Cooper, CEO, Upstate Coin and GoldUpstate Coin & Gold breaks down the top 10 tips to preventing package theft and damage while ensuring a secure delivery of your precious metals. -
May 27, 2025, 09:00 AM
Ranger gold medal ceremony set for June 26
by Paul GilkesCongress has approved the use of Emancipation Hall for the June 26 awarding of a congressional gold medal approved in 2022 for Army Rangers who served in WWII> -
May 26, 2025, 17:00 PM
Dubious double denomination examined by coppers experts
by Paul GilkesA review of a double denomination coin from the 1800s has led experts to believe the coin was likely created outside the production facilities of the U.S. Mint. -
May 26, 2025, 09:00 AM
Jefferson's Virginia home offers a new visitor experience
by Paul GilkesVisitors to the home of Thomas Jefferson will have a chance to learn more about Jefferson's relationship with fellow patriot Alexander Hamilton in a new experience connected to the semiquincentennial. -
May 25, 2025, 17:00 PM
Uncut note sheets available from U.S. Mint website
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint is offering uncut sheets of Series 2021 notes that are historic because the series is the first to feature the signatures of two women holding the offices of treasurer and Treasury secretary. -
May 25, 2025, 09:00 AM
MyCollect site showcases Elite rarities collection
by Larry JewettA collection built on the book "100 Greatest U.S. Coins" is being revealed through the MyCollect social site with many of the coins expected to be displayed at future events. -
May 24, 2025, 17:00 PM
Don Mackay-Coghill of Perth Mint, 83, passes
by Paul GilkesDon Mackay-Coghill, who guided the Perth Mint and made an impact on the development of bullion coin market, has passed away at the age of 83. -
May 24, 2025, 09:00 AM
Latest American Women quarter to be released in June
by Paul GilkesA June 3 release date has been announced for the third American Women quarter dollar to bear a 2025 date and it will be issued in honor of Dr. Vera Rubin. -
May 23, 2025, 17:00 PM
U.S. Mint draws peer recognition for circulating coin
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint took top honors in "Best Circulating Coin" at the 2025 Mint Directors Conference for the work on the Jovita Idár issue in the American Women quarter dollar series. -
May 23, 2025, 09:00 AM
Release date for Taft silver medal remains uncertain
by Paul GilkesThe date for the release of the silver medal honoring William Howard Taft appears only as "Fall" on the website of the United States Mint. -
May 22, 2025, 18:00 PM
Numismatic leader David L. Ganz passes at 75
by Paul GilkesLong-time numismatic advocate David L. Ganz, whose work included legal representation for organizations and community service, passed away at the age of 75. -
May 12, 2025, 08:10 AM
Israel anniversary coins salute artificial intelligence
by Coin World StaffArtificial intelligence will be the subject of coins that have been created to honor Israel's role in the technology world as the country celebrates 77 years of independence. -
May 5, 2025, 08:15 AM
Supreme Court of Canada shown on commemorative coin
by Larry JewettIn recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is producing dollar coins that entered circulation in April -
May 4, 2025, 17:00 PM
Silver demand shown to outpace supply in 2024
by Paul GilkesIndustrial demand for silver led the way to find that demand exceeded the supply of the precious metal in 2024 according to the Silver Institute. -
May 4, 2025, 09:00 AM
Gathering planned for historians in September in Rio
by Coin World StaffThe fifth International Convention of Historians and Numismatists is being organized for September in Rio de Janeiro with educational and cultural experiences in the works. -
May 3, 2025, 17:00 PM
Measure seeks to establish bullion and specie as currency
by Paul GilkesA bill has been proposed in Louisiana calling for the state to recognize bullion in the form of gold and silver as currency for transactional purposes. -
May 3, 2025, 09:00 AM
Stack's Bowers to sell extensive hobo nickel collection
by Paul GilkesA collection of more than 600 hobo nickels will be offered in multiple sales by Stack's Bowers as Candace Kagin makes the decision to liquidate a 20-year collection.