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04/09/2020

2020-S Silver Proof set faces possible shipping delays

Pal Gilkes

The U.S. Mint plans to launch sales on schedule April 17 for the 2020-S Silver Proof set, but delivery of some orders may be hampered by current inventory limitations. Full Story

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04/09/2020

Two 2020-W quarter dollars, not one, being distributed at once into circulation

Paul Gilkes

A surprise release of the 2020-W American Samoa quarter dollar occurred April 6, earlier than U.S. Mint officials previously indicated. It was expected much later in the year. Full Story

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04/03/2020

Master die exists at Philadelphia Mint for 1964 Peace dollar

Paul Gilkes

A die vault at the Philadelphia Mint securely holds a single obverse master die created for making working dies that would be used to strike the 1964-D Peace dollar. Full Story

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04/03/2020

U.S. Mint details distribution for first two 2020-W quarter dollars

Paul Gilkes

The first two 2020-W America the Beautiful quarter dollars are scheduled by the U.S. Mint to be released into general circulation through the Federal Reserve on April 6. Full Story

LATEST HEADLINES

Paper Money Apr 10, 2020, 10 AM

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World mints adjust during pandemic, more shows cancel
US Coins Apr 10, 2020, 9 AM

Week's Most Read: First 2020-W quarter dollars enter circulation
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Two 2020-W quarter dollars, not one, being distributed at once into circulation

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

US Coins Apr 11, 2020, 2 PM

Jewish-American Hall of Fame medals book published

The Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medals series, issued for 50 years, is the subject of a new book, with information about the honorees and the medals celebrating them.

Precious Metals Apr 11, 2020, 11 AM

Dragons dance on silver, gold from Perth Mint

The Perth Mint has two new 1-ounce bullion coins, depicting two dragons chasing a pearl. Dragons dance on the new silver dollar and gold $50 bullion coins for Australia.

Paper Money Apr 11, 2020, 8 AM

Dauer Collection auction focuses on British Commonwealth

Currency of the British Commonwealth is front and center on April 24 in Dallas when Heritage Auctions offers the collection of Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer.

Paper Money Apr 10, 2020, 10 AM

UAE Central Bank orders banks to replenish ATMs with new notes

The United Arab Emirates Central Bank has ordered banks to replenish ATMs with new notes as part of ongoing efforts in the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

World Coins Apr 10, 2020, 10 AM

World mints adjust during pandemic, more shows cancel

World mints are responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic by halting, reducing or shifting production. Near future coin shows are being canceled to avoid mass gatherings.

US Coins Apr 10, 2020, 9 AM

Week's Most Read: First 2020-W quarter dollars enter circulation

The most-read articles of the past week including those about 2020-W America the Beautiful quarter dollars and a discovery connected to the 1964 Peace silver dollar.

US Coins Apr 9, 2020, 10 AM

Two 2020-W quarter dollars, not one, being distributed at once into circulation

A surprise release of the 2020-W American Samoa quarter dollar occurred April 6, earlier than U.S. Mint officials previously indicated. It was expected much later in the year.

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US Coins Apr 9, 2020, 10 AM

2020-S Silver Proof set faces possible shipping delays

The U.S. Mint plans to launch sales on schedule April 17 for the 2020-S Silver Proof set, but delivery of some orders may be hampered by current inventory limitations.

US Coins Apr 7, 2020, 11 AM

Just our type: a conversation with Chris Costello

Jeff and Chris talk with Chris Costello, a Boston-area artist responsible for a number of U.S. coin designs, and the recipient of the 2019 Coin of the Year Award. He also worked on two different typeface families and developed the Papyrus font.

US Coins Apr 6, 2020, 7 AM

Monday Morning Brief for April 6, 2020: Searching during a crisis

The first 2020-W America the Beautiful quarter dollar is entering circulation, but the current situation may making hunting the coins tougher than for the 2019 coins.

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