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06/09/2023

Gold coin hoard totaling 800+ pieces found in Kentucky

Paul Gilkes

A multimillion-dollar hoard of more than 800 U.S. Civil War era coins was recently unearthed by a metal detectorist from a cornfield somewhere in the state of Kentucky. Full Story

US Coins

06/08/2023

Husak family returns missing Clapp cent to the ANS

William T. Gibbs

The family of late collector Walter Husak has completed his directed return to the ANS of a 1794 Liberty Cap cent in his collection that was discovered to have been one of those stolen by William Sheldon. Full Story

US Coins

06/08/2023

Letter clarifies who created 1906 Benjamin Franklin medal

Steve Roach

A 1906 Benjamin Franklin medal attributed to Augustus Saint-Gaudens was the work of the sculptor's brother Louis, according to a letter from Augustus' son just scanned at Newman Numismatic Portal. Full Story

US Coins

06/08/2023

American Innovation dollar for Indiana is car themed

William T. Gibbs

Bags and rolls of circulation quality American Innovation dollar coins honoring Indiana, with a design drawing attention to the state's automotve heritage, become available in late June. Full Story

US Coins

01/14/2022

The new way to Manage Your Coin Collection

Coin World Staff

Built by collectors, for collectors, the new Coin World+ app is now available. Don’t just manage your inventory. Do it with ease. Plus track coins using Wantlist, shop for coins, message other collectors and so much more. Full Story

LATEST HEADLINES

US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 1 PM

American Innovation dollar for Indiana is car themed
US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 1 PM

Letter clarifies who created 1906 Benjamin Franklin medal
US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 1 PM

Husak family returns missing Clapp cent to the ANS
World Coins Jun 8, 2023, 9 AM

Latvia issues circulating commemorative €2 for Ukraine

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

Precious Metals Jun 10, 2023, 9 AM

Mint reports sales of 2023 bullion coins through May

Total 2023 sales of bullion coins to authorized purchasers through the end of May show demand for American Buffalo gold coins and American Eagle Silver dollars higher than recorded for 2022.

US Coins Jun 9, 2023, 10 AM

Former ANA public relations official Steve Bobbitt dies

Stephen L. Bobbitt, 73, a former public relations officer for the American Numismatic Association who served the organization for 15 years, died May 28.

US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 3 PM

Gold coin hoard totaling 800+ pieces found in Kentucky

A multimillion-dollar hoard of more than 800 U.S. Civil War era coins was recently unearthed in a cornfield somewhere in the state of Kentucky.

US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 1 PM

American Innovation dollar for Indiana is car themed

Bags and rolls of circulation quality American Innovation dollar coins honoring Indiana, with a design drawing attention to the state's automotve heritage, become available in late June.

US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 1 PM

Letter clarifies who created 1906 Benjamin Franklin medal

A 1906 Benjamin Franklin medal attributed to Augustus Saint-Gaudens was the work of the sculptor's brother Louis, according to a letter from Augustus' son just scanned at Newman Numismatic Portal.

US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 1 PM

Husak family returns missing Clapp cent to the ANS

World Coins Jun 8, 2023, 9 AM

Latvia issues circulating commemorative €2 for Ukraine

A circulating commemorative €2 coin featuring the sunflower as a symbol of peace and freedom has been issued by Latvia to raise funds to assist the war-torn nation of Ukraine.

1795 Flowing Hair and Draped Bust dollars

US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 9 AM

Market Analysis: Two major silver dollar types in 1795

Examples of the two major design types of 1795 dollars were offered during the Heritage sale of the B&D Sanders Collection, with each example selling for more than $40,000.

US Coins Jun 8, 2023, 8 AM

Medal sought for Red Cross program workers in Vietnam

The "Donut Dollies" of the American Red Cross who built morale during the American involvement in Vietnam are being considered as candidates for a congressional gold medal.

SS Central America display at Long Beach

US Coins Jun 7, 2023, 10 AM

‘Ship of Gold’ exhibit set to dock at Long Beach Expo

A display of recovered gold rush treasures including gold assayer's ingots and more at the June Long Beach Expo marks the 35th anniversary of discovering the wreckage of the SS "Central America."

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