It’s that time again, when we catch up on what happened in the numismatic world this week. 

Coin World is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week.

Click the links to read the stories. Here they are, in reverse order:  

5. New Russian note with a design focusing on Crimea sparks anger in Ukraine: The Bank of Russia is issuing a 200-ruble note with design elements from occupied Crimea, a decision that has angered officials in Ukraine.

4. Palladium is robbing some luster from gold according to recent market trends: Palladium’s performance thus far in 2017 is outshining its rivals among the precious metals, especially gold.

3. Collectors, get ready for the 2018 America the Beautiful quarter dollars: The first 2018 America the Beautiful quarter dollar will enter circulation through the Federal Reserve Feb. 5: Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Seashore coin.

2. Thoughtful marketing of coins remains essential to our hobby: To sell a small hoard of 1900-O/CC Morgan silver dollars, advertising their existence as a fresh group can attract buyers and draw attention to the variety.

1. U.S. Mint launches design review for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary coins: A six-person jury met Oct. 20 to endorse an obverse design for the four curved coins that will mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.

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