The prospect of a 100-point grading system is again being discussed in the numismatic community because of an initiative from Ron Guth.

The 2019 American Liberty silver medals will weigh 2.5 ounces, and not the 1 ounce that the 2016 and 2017 American Liberty medals weigh.

Among our most-read articles the past week were reports about a Proof 1936 Indian Head 5-cent coin and sales of the 2018 Limited Edition Silver Proof set.

CCAC members were overwhelmingly pleased with the quality of the proposed designs they were presented Sept. 27 for the 2018 American Innovation dollar.

Reports on junk box “treasures” and how a find of Roman treasure coins changes English history are just two of the articles found exclusively in Coin World.

Coin World interview with Adam Trexler, PhD, President and Founder of Valaurum. Sponsored by Minshull Trading.

The Directors of the U.S. Mint and BEP testified before the House of Representatives’ Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade Sept. 5.

The 1856 Flying Eagle cent has always been popular with collectors, and one grading Very Good 10 can offer a lot of value.

Dates for the 2019 America the Beautiful quarter dollars to be released into circulation through the Federal Reserve have been announced by the U.S. Mint.

The 1916 Indian Head, Doubled Die Obverse 5-cent coin has some of the strongest doubling seen on any 20th century doubled die.

Some big gold from the Gold Rush era is set to headline Heritage’s Oct. 11 to 14 U.S. Coins Signature Auction at the firm's Chicago office.

A beautifully toned coin realized an auction price in Stack's Bowers' Aug. 15 sale that almost doubles February's price for an untoned comparable coin.

The U.S. Mint authorized a contractor to conduct in-person focus groups with a select number of current and potential Mint customers across the country.

Whatever appears on the 2019 American Liberty coin, some will like it and some will hate it, as it has been since 1792, at Liberty's debut on a U.S. coin.

The Commission of Fine Arts Sept. 20 reviewed a new set of designs that the U.S. Mint generated for the 2020 Weir Farm National Historic Site quarter dollar.

Coin World interview with Ed Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint. Sponsored by Minshull Trading Co.

It may be late September, but designs are still being reviewed for one more 2018 coin — the 2018 American Innovation dollar.

Collectors might recognize the designs being considered for the 2019 American Liberty gold coin. They were previously suggested for the 2015 and 2017 coins.

David Hall, one of the co-founders of PCGS and most recently president and chief operating officer of Collectors Universe Inc., was abruptly terminated.

Customers placing orders Oct. 1 for the limited-edition 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Coin and Stamp set will be restricted to one set per household.

Reports of a possible Sacagawea gold dollar and the discovery of large gold chunks in Australia attracted readers this past week.

Coin World interview with Ed Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint. Sponsored by Minshull Trading.

A Brilliant Proof 1936 Indian Head 5-cent coin graded Proof 68 by PCGS sold for $19,200 in a Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction.

The eight-coin 2018 Limited-Edition Silver Proof set is scheduled to go on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon Eastern Time Oct. 18.

Coin World interview with Ed Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint. Sponsored by Minshull Trading.

Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Neil Vance, Minted Products Manager for Perth Mint.

Official co-auctioneers of the ANA show in August in Philadelphia, Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Heritage each sold more than $40 million in numismatic goods.

When the U.S. Mint struck Sacagawea gold dollars in 2000, many in the hobby and Congress objected. Today, it issues special gold coins with little objection.

Coin World interview with Barry Stuppler, President of PNG.

Coin World interview with Beth Caspar, Director of US Sales and Operations for Pobjoy Mint.

Proof sets, odd sports, and notes with no value: We preview some of the feature content exclusive to the October monthly issue of Coin World.

Three exceptional Capped Bust half dollars are among the stars in Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ upcoming Regency Auction 28, set for Sept. 26 and 27 in Las Vegas.

Calendar year 2019 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the U.S. Mint, including the possibility of a Sacagawea dollar in gold.

Production for the Proof 2018-W American Eagle palladium coin took its toll on the coinage dies used to strike 15,000 coins at the West Point Mint.

A Florida collector’s prowess in purchasing well-struck, high-grade Indian Head 5-cent coins with superior eye appeal paid off when he decided to sell.

Articles about the American Eagle palladium coin, plus recent auction appearances of several “common” 1949 coins, drew reader attention during the past week.

Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Ira and Larry Goldberg

The United States Mint has scheduled the official launch ceremony for the 2018 Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter dollar for Nov. 15.

This 1950 PCGS MS-67+ full bell lines Franklin half dollar, with full luster and razor sharp strike, is in a top category with one other coin, and none finer.

Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Fred Holabird, CEO of Holabird Western Americana

Thought Leaders Video Series: Interview with Q. David Bowers, founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries - Part 2

Thought Leaders Video Series: Interview with Q. David Bowers, founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries - Part 1

It would be tough to imagine a more attractive example than this 1949-D Jefferson 5-cent piece, graded PCGS MS-67 full steps.

A bill with bipartisan sponsorship may present four African-American women central to America’s space program in the 1960s with congressional gold medals.

The JAHF selected Hedy Lamarr to appear on the 49th issue of the organization’s medal series, according to Mel Wacks, one of the organization’s founders.

The 1949 Roosevelt dime is a common coin, so why did someone pay $13,200 for one offered in a recent auction?

The Camden County High School Auditorium in Georgia served as the backdrop for official launch of the 2018 Cumberland Island National Seashore quarter dollar.

Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Ian Graham, International Sales Director at Royal Canadian Mint.

The limited-edition 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Coin and Stamp set goes on sale from the United States Mint at noon Eastern Time Oct. 1.

The editors at Coin World all want the same thing: to report on the coin community as well as we can, to educate you, to entertain you.

Collectors wondered if the Proof American Eagle palladium coins would sell out quickly. In just five minutes the product reached “Currently Unavailable” status.

Spectacular errors sometimes make their way to firms that supply rolled coins to the Federal Reserve. A 2017 policy attempts to keep the errors from escaping.

Thought Leaders Video Series: Interview with Seth Chandler, owner of Witter Coin

News coverage anticipating sale of the Proof 2018 American Eagle palladium coin and the disposition of an odd find of gold bars drew reader attention this week.

Among the columns exclusive to subscribers in the Sept. 24 issue of Coin World is one about coal company scrip with a movie connection.

Coin World Thought Leaders Series: Dr. Mike Fuljenz of Universal Coin

The 1874 Indian Head cent is not rare in any absolute sense with a high mintage. So why did one sell for $22,800?

Thought Leaders Video Series: eBay Inc.

Peace dollars rarely have attractive toning, so this lustrous and boldly struck 1924-S example in "a blend of colorful pastels" commanded a premium, at $11,400.

Legislation recently introduced seeks a commemorative silver dollar in 2021 to mark the centennial anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Have we as collectors gotten too picky when it comes to the grades of the coins we buy from the U.S. Mint?