What may be the U.S. Mint’s final research and development report into composition alternatives for circulating U.S. coins remains snagged.

Coin World got ahold of all the designs that were reviewed, and shared them with our Twitter followers.

Readers also enjoyed posts about counterfeit notes in Canada, and an "entry-level" 1907 Saint-Gaudens, High Relief gold double eagle that still isn't cheap.

In the mid-range for a 1907 Saint-Gaudens, High Relief $20 coin are the Mint State examples typically at the MS-61 to MS-63 level.

The 1907 Saint-Gaudens, High Relief double eagle is a showpiece even when it has problems. This lot from a recent Heritage sale is an example.

1907 Saint-Gaudens, High Relief double eagles in grades of MS-65 and finer showcase the artistry and the mastery of Philadelphia Mint technicians.

A 162-lot auction dedicated strictly to tokens will be held at 6 p.m. PT March 25 by Holabird Western Americana LLC at The National Hotel in Jackson, Calif.

The latest Coin World Weekly issue, dated March 27, 2017, has been sent to the presses, and we have a quick preview of some of the Coin World Weekly exclusives.

Which coin generating the most interest during first-day sales March 9 of the Boys Town Centennial commemorative program?

The unveiling of the winning designs for the silver dollar originally scheduled for January 2017, has been delayed without explanation.

Two gold eagles, one from 1880, one from 1854, command sizable price tags at this end-of-the-month sale, capping a deluxe day of Stack's Bowers sales.

A 1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree twopence provides an interesting quandary: what is the difference between a chop mark and a counterstamp?

In 2003 PCGS began certifying Trade dollars with chop marks, and today these Trade dollars are valued by collectors.

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will scrutinize proposed designs March 15 for an American Eagle bullion coin in palladium.

Merchants would often counterstamp coins in the 19th century with their business names to help promote their goods and services.

Retired U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver John Mercanti is to be feted May 17 by Historic RittenhouseTown with the David Rittenhouse Award.

March 7 is the first day to purchase Uncirculated 2017-P Effigy Mounds National Monument 5-ounce silver quarter dollars from the U.S. Mint, at noon ET.

When President Trump makes his pick for the 43rd treasurer of the United States, the selection won’t require the approval of the U.S. Senate.

Should the numismatic community "police" the sellers of coin, even those dealers who fall outside of the mainstream dealer network? Here's Bill Gibbs' take.

“It’s obvious this cent never saw any circulation, but it may have a touch of ‘cabinet friction’ on the obverse.”

The most popular First Spouse gold coin during the 10-year run of the series was for the first presidency for which there was no first spouse.

A remarkable group of silver dollars that have been off the market for a generation will lead Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ offering of the Blue Moon Collection.

It's safe to say this is the most talked-about U.S. Mint release of 2017. And it's hitting the market very soon.

The latest issue in nearly annual series is priced at $53.95 with no household order restriction.

As of March 3, Donald J. Trump has been president of the United States for 44 days, and there’s still no official presidential inaugural medal in sight.