The latest in Winston Zack's series of books on circulating contemporary counterfeit coins focuses on the higher denominations of silver issues with "Bad Metal, Silver: 50c to S$1."

One of three known inaugural medals in gold created for John F. Kennedy by an Italian designer was discovered and offered in a recent sale, but failed to meet the reserve bid.

The U.S. Mint will be selling Proof 2025-W American silver eagles with a special privy mark to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the forerunner of the U.S. Army.

Coins that are not collectible need to recirculate, and that could save money by keeping the Mint from having to make more when no more are really needed.

The first of the superhero coins and medals from the U.S. Mint will feature Superman and will become available in July with two more issues due out in 2025.

Steamship tokens have been the subject of recent research including those used for transit on a route between Seattle and destinations in Alaska.

Measures have been introduced in the House and Senate calling for congressional gold medal recognition for Henrietta Lacks whose medical treatment led to life-saving discoveries.

Congress has approved the use of Emancipation Hall for the June 26 awarding of a congressional gold medal approved in 2022 for Army Rangers who served in WWII>

A review of a double denomination coin from the 1800s has led experts to believe the coin was likely created outside the production facilities of the U.S. Mint.

Visitors to the home of Thomas Jefferson will have a chance to learn more about Jefferson's relationship with fellow patriot Alexander Hamilton in a new experience connected to the semiquincentennial.

A collection built on the book "100 Greatest U.S. Coins" is being revealed through the MyCollect social site with many of the coins expected to be displayed at future events.

A June 3 release date has been announced for the third American Women quarter dollar to bear a 2025 date and it will be issued in honor of Dr. Vera Rubin.

The U.S. Mint took top honors in "Best Circulating Coin" at the 2025 Mint Directors Conference for the work on the Jovita Idár issue in the American Women quarter dollar series.

Long-time numismatic advocate David L. Ganz, whose work included legal representation for organizations and community service, passed away at the age of 75.

A collection of more than 600 hobo nickels will be offered in multiple sales by Stack's Bowers as Candace Kagin makes the decision to liquidate a 20-year collection.

There has been no known progress on creating a medal to honor the Space Force as part of the U.S. Mint series dealing with the U.S. military.

The American Innovation dollar series for 2025 continues with the planned release of bags and rolls of the coin commending innovation in Florida that go on sale May 15.

Interest remains high about the cent and the uncertain future it faces, and visitors to the website are keeping a watchful eye on the Department of Government Efficiency.

For over 100 years, the American Numismatic Association has presented Nation Coin Week, and this year's focus will be on how numismatics is impacted by popular culture.

A mess attendant on duty during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor saved lives and took a position to defend the ship, and his actions could lead to a posthumous congressional gold medal.