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Nov 8, 2024, 09:00 AM
230th Anniversary Flowing Hair gold dollar coin nears sale date
by Paul GilkesThe sale of the Mint's 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair gold dollar coin is set to begin Nov. 14, with its price, based on the Mint's newly revamped pricing grid, to be revealed by Nov. 13 .Nov 7, 2024, 17:00 PMU.S. Mint website update offers greater efficiency
by Paul GilkesThe United States Mint website now has a new design with several enhancements intended to make the online experience positive for visitors and customers.Nov 7, 2024, 10:46 AMWeek's Most Read: Silver medal interest
by Larry JewettThis week's top stories show readers' continued interest in the Mint's 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal, upcoming coin designs and a record-setting recent auction.Nov 5, 2024, 08:00 AMJewish-American Hall of Fame medal returns for 2024
by Coin World StaffReversing a previous announcement that the program would be discontinued, a change of circumstance revives the Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal series, and actress Molly Picon is honored in 2024.Nov 4, 2024, 17:00 PMNebraska-themed educational exhibits wanted by CSNS
by Larry JewettThe 2025 Central States Numismatic Society convention will again feature educational exhibits, and the call is out for displays with a focus on Nebraska for the April gathering.Nov 4, 2024, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Nov. 4, 2024: Think about gift ideas
by Larry JewettBefore we know it, the holiday season will be here, providing the perfect gift-giving occasion to boost a numismatist's efforts with many more options than just the next coin.Nov 3, 2024, 17:00 PMBritish modern mule error submitted for authentication
by Larry JewettA Colorado dealer recently submitted a British Proof coin that features an unintentional pairing of obverse and reverse, a "mule," to Professional Coin Grading Service, where it was assigned a top grade.Nov 3, 2024, 12:00 PMACEF joins SHOP SAFE Act coalition to protect consumers
by Coin World StaffThe Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation is joining forces with others who are seeking to protect consumers from vendors on e-commerce platforms that sell counterfeit products.Nov 2, 2024, 17:00 PM18th-century British wildman token leads Baldwin’s sale
by Jeff StarckA 1797 “Wildman of Jesso” bronze half-penny-sized advertising token was the star attraction during Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s 18th century British token auction Oct. 7 in London.Nov 2, 2024, 08:00 AMMoran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel
by Coin World StaffAuthor and current CCAC commissioner Michael Moran was recently honored with commission as a Kentucky Colonel, honoring his noteworthy service and achievements.Nov 1, 2024, 17:00 PMObsoletes take center stage in Heritage fall offering
by Larry JewettMore than 400 lots, led by a $50 Republic of Texas note, were offered during the Fall U.S. Currency Obsolete Banknote Showcase Auction from Heritage Auctions.Nov 1, 2024, 08:00 AM2024 Swiss 25-franc coin inspired by classic design
by Jeff StarckSwitzerland will see the return of a classic design and a seldom used denomination as Swissmint reveals their newest gold collector coin.Oct 31, 2024, 17:00 PMNovember ceremony planned at Gobrecht grave in Pennsylvania
by Paul GilkesMint officials are expected to take part in a ceremony at the gravesite of Christian Gobrecht as the Liberty Seated Collector's Club will place a new marker on the resting spot of the famous designer.Oct 31, 2024, 10:00 AMProof 1975-S, No S dime sells for new record price
by Larry JewettWhen the bidding ended on Oct. 27 in a GreatCollections sale, a new record of $506,250 was paid for one of the two known Proof 1975-S, No S Roosevelt dimes.Oct 31, 2024, 08:00 AMWeek's Most Read: Flowing Hair medal sales
by Larry JewettSales of the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal attracted the highest interest this week as a limited edition of privy marked pieces drew attention and generated a strong secondary market.Oct 29, 2024, 17:00 PMCarson City bullion balance in Holabird November sale
by Paul GilkesThe original bullion balance employed while the Carson City Mint was operational and afterward in a casino diplay is consigned to a November Holabird Western Americana auction.Oct 29, 2024, 12:00 PMCFA sees potential designs for 2026 quarter dollars
by Paul GilkesThe Commission of Fine Arts followed a previous meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, also considering designs for five quarter dollars to be issued in 2026.Oct 29, 2024, 08:00 AMCFA looks at dime, half dollar designs for 2026
by Paul GilkesThe Commission of Fine Arts took a turn at reviewing celebratory designs proposed for the dimes and half dollars of 2026 and made their recommendations to the Treasury secretary.Oct 28, 2024, 08:00 AMEngraved, embellished Barber quarter likely unique tribute item
by Paul GilkesAn ornate Masonic Order medal engraving replaces the obverse of a Barber Type II Reverse quarter dollar, and collector Bob Moffatt features the piece in the "Journal of the Barber Coin Collectors’ Society."Oct 27, 2024, 12:00 PMRoyal Mint issues 1980's James Bond-themed bullion
by Jeff StarckThe Royal Mint is continuing to pay homage to the characterization of James Bond 007 on special coins as the latest issues for 2025 will focus on the character during the 1980s.