Businesses may no longer pay them out in change, but a few will continue to accept them in payment from their customers, at least for a short time.

We have plenty to unpack this week. Ups and downs continue for the U.S. Mint and fascinating pieces of gold grace the auction block.

Coins have long been used for various things over the centuries, but armor? Not many can say they've seen coins used as a means for protection. This tribe did.

Also this week, PCGS certified a two-tailed quarter, along with a 1968-S quarter on 90 percent silver planchet.

Also this week, the CCAC recommends its favorites among the Mint’s 64 design proposals for the five 2019 America the Beautiful quarter dollars.

Also this week, we verify another two-tailed quarter find and anticipate the first ever U.S. palladium bullion coin.

Also this week, we learned the price of the American Liberty 225th Anniversary Silver Four-Medal set.

In addition to the news regarding Harriet Tubman on the $20 note, we learned of an upcoming Kagin's auction that will feature some original 'Bo' hobo nickels.

Also this week, experts identified an Indian Head gold $3 coin struck in medal turn, as market analysts anticipate a September increase in the price of silver.

When was the last time you saw an 8-foot-long section of webbing that resulted from blanks having been punched from zinc-coated steel coinage strip?