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11/24/2023

Olympics Games handover medal designs reviewed by CFA

Paul Gilkes

As host of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics Games, the United States can continue the tradition of providing "handover" medals to the host of the previous games and the CFA considered designs. Full Story

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11/24/2023

Week's Most Read: Distinctive quarter dollar

Larry Jewett

The low mintage of the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter dollar drives interest and the sale of one worn example was an item where readers took notice along with continued interest in Mint practices. Full Story

US Coins

11/01/2023

Mint changes plans for 1794 $1 American Liberty designs

Paul Gilkes

Objections by design review committees have led the U.S. Mint to change course in their planned use of a classic design for upcoming issues in the American Liberty serries. Full Story

US Coins

10/26/2023

U.S. 2019 Apollo 11 5-ounce coin considered ‘best’

Paul Gilkes

The United States Mint was recognized for its Proof 2019-P Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 5-ounce .999 fine silver dollar as "Best Collectible Silver Coin" at the 2023 Mint Directors' Conference. 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 Nov 30, 2023, 9 AM

Market Analysis: A charming mountain brings a big price
US Coins Nov 30, 2023, 8 AM

Mint strikes first Tubman dollars in Philadelphia ceremony
World Coins Nov 29, 2023, 11 AM

French ‘Red Book’ anniversary edition now available in U.S.
World Coins Nov 29, 2023, 9 AM

Royal Mint unveils James Bond bullion and collector coins

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

World Coins Dec 2, 2023, 9 AM

Royal Mint issues ‘American eagle’ by John Mercanti

The Royal Mint called upon the services of former U.S. Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti for a unique commemorative coin that features an eagle and lion, symbols of the U.S. and the UK, on the reverse.

World Coins Dec 1, 2023, 9 AM

Week's Most Read: The king's image in Canada

The reveal of Canada's portrait of King Charles III for circulating coins held high interest, as did a recently sold 1916 Standing Liberty quarter dollar.

US Coins Dec 1, 2023, 8 AM

CCAC recommends Olympics designs for handover medal

The CCAC made its picks among designs for a "handover" medal for presentation in France, host country of the 2024 Summer Games, as the United States prepares for the 2028 version.

1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. $20 double eagle

US Coins Nov 30, 2023, 9 AM

Market Analysis: A charming mountain brings a big price

The Nov. 4 Stack's Bowers Rarities Night lived up to its name with important coins formerly in the collection of Louis E. Eliasberg Sr. being offered for sale.

US Coins Nov 30, 2023, 8 AM

Mint strikes first Tubman dollars in Philadelphia ceremony

U.S. Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson presided over a special ceremonial striking at the Philadelphia Mint of the first Proof 2024-P Harriet Tubman Bicentennial silver dollars in the three-coin program.

World Coins Nov 29, 2023, 11 AM

French ‘Red Book’ anniversary edition now available in U.S.

For 50 years, "Monnaies Françaises" has been the bible for the coins of modern France and the latest edition has been released with 696 pages in a hardbound edition.

World Coins Nov 29, 2023, 9 AM

Royal Mint unveils James Bond bullion and collector coins

Fans of the James Bond 007 franchise will become collectors as the Royal Mint has begun to issue a series that celebrates 60 years of fighting bad guys on bullion and collector coins.

US Coins Nov 29, 2023, 9 AM

Market Analysis: Top-quality 1820 gold $5 coin

The finest of just five examples of the BD-8 variety, this 1820 Capped Head, Curved Base 2, Small Letters half eagle was offered in a Stack's Bowers November 14 sale.

US Coins Nov 29, 2023, 8 AM

Deep Mirror Prooflike Morgan dollars in Legend sale

Deep Mirror Prooflike Morgan dollars from the Great Pacific Collection will get plenty of attention when the coins are made available during Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency 62.

US Coins Nov 28, 2023, 11 AM

CFA seeks tweaks for 2024 tribute coin and medal

The U.S. Mint's plans for a 2024 gold dollar and silver medal using the 1794 Flowing Hair design took a step forward with a review by the Commission of Fine Arts on the design.

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