The member of Congress behind the Presidential dollar program had high hopes that the coins would circulate widely. They don’t. But is that all that matters?

Much of the FUN's success can be attributed to the hard work of Cindy Wibker, easily recognized by her orange FUN shirt and big smile.

Your collection may never sell for more than $100 million, but that doesn't mean you can't learn from Pogue's approach to and passion for coin collecting.

A 1909 Lincoln, V.D.B. cent that was previously thought to be common was recently certified as one of fewer than 200 certified examples of a special variety.

Also this week, we reported on movie prop money being found in circulation in Alaska, and the price of silver's recent surge.

The coin made headlines in the mainstream media in January because its portrayal of Lady Liberty is as a young African-American woman.

An 1883 book just sold holds James Mease’s article “Old American Coins,”considered the first numismatic article on American coins published in America.

Collectors can now purchase examples of a 70-millimeter bronze medal starring Donald J. Trump struck by Medalcraft Mint.

The current America the Beautiful quarter series is known for poor-quality strikes caused by heavy die wear. But the poorness of this strike stands out.

The final 239 lots from the Scott W. Dolson collection of political collectibles will be offered online Feb. 18 in an internet-only sale by Heritage Auctions.

From a marketing perspective, the U.S. Mint had to play catch-up when, after a 28-year hiatus, it began striking modern commemorative coins in 1982.

Wouldn’t it be great to have Certified Professional Numismatists with a strictly enforced code of ethics?

A videotaped message Feb. 7 from native Iowan astronaut Peggy Whitson highlighted the 2017 Effigy Mounds National Monument quarter dollar ceremony.

Colonial America is probably thought by most Coin World readers to mean the territory of the modern United States in the era before 1776, or 1781, or 1784.

Collectors will be able to begin placing orders at noon ET March 9 for the 2017 Boys Town Centennial commemorative coins.

Also this week, we learned that American Eagle silver bullion coins are being struck at three different U.S. Mint facilities, and looked at a freckled Liberty.

NBA Hall of Famer, author and coin collector Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's quest to become the CCAC's first African-American member began two years ago.

It is a vast area, and the Standard Silver pattern series provides opportunities for collectors because many are relatively affordable.

Specialists looking for one variety among unattributed dollars may run into the other, and would consider either a great find.

Uncirculated half dollars aren't available from the Federal Reserve, only in numismatic products, sold at a premium from the U.S. Mint. Get the 2017s soon!

The CCAC discussed themes Feb. 15 for the five 2019 America the Beautiful quarter dollars and Office of Strategic Services congressional gold medal.

Legend’s auctions are well-known for showcasing rainbow toned Morgan dollars, which are growing in popularity with collectors. This one is remarkable.

The expo’s hosts are anticipating more than 1,000 coin and paper money collectors to attend, with 75 dealers on the bourse.

The price paid for this toned 1881-S Morgan dollar is roughly 50 times what a typical MS-66 Prooflike example might sell for.

It was the auction industry heavyweight's third-best year ever in terms of prices realized. Coin auctions played a huge part as always.