Chris and Jeff talk about the numismatic reaction to the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, and interview Kevin Foley, Chairman of the Central States show.

The 1916-D Winged Liberty Head dime is the series key date, but surprisingly, some later Denver Mint issues are even rarer in top grades.

Standard price guides list only a fraction of known die varieties and marriages. How do you decide when to add a new variety, especially when no market exists?

During its April 18 monthly meeting, the CFA recommended reverse designs for three of four 2019 American Innovation dollars.

The CCAC meeting April 16 and 17 approved a reverse design for each of the four planned 2019 American Innovation dollars.

Columns in the May 20 issue serve up an unusual brockaged Lincoln cent, a fake 1897-S Morgan dollar and the market for the 1922 Grant Memorial coins.

Multiple articles about collectible coins being placed into circulation, and being found, drew reader interest during the past week.

NGC graded and encapsulated a Reverse Proof 2019-W Lincoln cent two weeks before the coin’s official release from the U.S. Mint.

The U.S. Mint is scheduled to offer the Uncirculated 2019-W American Eagle silver dollar beginning at noon Eastern Time May 29.

The CCAC was unable to reach consensus on designs for the 2020 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s landing at Plymouth Rock.

The Commission of Fine Arts has recommended designs for the gold coin and silver medal to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower in 2020.

The U.S. Mint will issue the fourth release in its ongoing series of Presidential silver medals when it offers the James Madison medal May 6.

The 1922-D Lincoln, Missing D, Strong Reverse cent, identified as Die Pair 2, is a tricky coin to both authenticate and grade.

Chris and Jeff discuss the Central States Numismatic Convention and interview Fred Schwan, author of a reference on military payment certificates (MPCs).

As National Coin Week gets underway, millions of collectible coins new and old are entering circulation nationwide to promote the thrill of collecting.

The year 1938 was a busy one for Gertrude Katherine Lathrop, with her designs for the New Rochelle half dollar and Society of Medalists medal being used.

Several pieces of legislation have been introduced to Congress which, if enacted, would present Congressional Gold Medals to different U.S. forces from WWII.

Features and columns found only in the May issue of Coin World include studies of Seated Liberty dimes, military payment certificates and 1796 quarter dollars.

News about 2019-W quarter dollars and cents drew reader attention during the past week, as did articles about 1998 and 2020 Mint products.

The surprise announcement by Mint officials that the West Point Mint was striking 2019-W America the Beautiful quarters caught many collectors off guard.

MacNeil's Hopi medal has an obverse motif with five Hopi rain dancers, two with snakes in their mouths, and dancers run while holding the snakes on its reverse.

The Society of Medalists issued incredible art medals for decades, with a 1977 issue from sculptor Stephan Robin for Tutankhamun being particularly accessible.

U.S. Mint customers were scheduled to be able to place orders beginning at noon ET April 17 for the 2019 American Memorial Park Three-Coin set.

Some products of the United States Mint prompt more questions than answers, including a set that dates two decades ago.

Part two of the Coin World interview with Q. David Bowers, Founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries.

Chris and Jeff talk with Ken Shaner of Osborne Coinage in Cincinnati, the oldest private mint in the USA.

U.S. Mint officials appear to be poised to issue a 2020 gold coin commemorating a major anniversary that Congress has already rejected.

The American Numismatic Association is seeking speakers to present programs during the organization’s World’s Fair of Money Aug. 13 to 17 in Rosemont, Illi.

The first 2019-W America the Beautiful quarter dollars are being found in circulation and selling for considerable premiums.

To recognize the 400th anniversary in 2020 of the landing by Pilgrims, the U.S. Mint plans to issue a gold $10 coin and silver medal.

Features and features exclusive to the latest “Coin World” discuss the gold $3 coin, bronze 2-cent coin and museum exhibits featuring coins and medals.

The top news this week includes reports on 2019-W quarters being struck for circulation and sales of 5-ounce silver bullion coins.

The second 2019-W Lincoln cent was scheduled to be issued April 17 with the U.S. Mint’s offering of the 10-coin 2019-S Silver Proof set.

An 1891-O Morgan dollar graded MS-66 by PCGS realized $108,687.50 at Legend’s Regency Auction 31 on March 21 in Las Vegas.

Legend Auctions sold an 1871 Seated Liberty dollar graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo by PCGS at its March 21 auction in Las Vegas for $44,650.

Part one of the Coin World interview with Q. David Bowers, Founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries.

Chris and Jeff talk with Rob Oberth and Aaron Berk of Roundtable Trading about their initiative, the Great American Coin Hunt.

The first week of April served up a lot that was new for the hobby at large and at “Coin World” in particular, including a new column and podcasts.

Silver dollars did well at Legend’s Regency Auction 31 on March 21, with a 1927-D Peace dollar graded MS-66+ soaring past estimates to realize $176,250.

Numismatist Adam Crum is launching a new venture, Adam Crum’s Finest Known, offering numismatic rarities and precious metals.

All eyes will be on Heritage’s April 25 Platinum Night auction at the CSNS 80th annual convention in metropolitan Chicago, April 24 to 27.

A new column makes its debut, and we look at a medal containing metal flown into space and explore a token with links to riots in Great Britain in the 1790s.

It is tough to imagine a nicer lightly circulated gold coin than this 1875-CC Coronet $5 half eagle graded PCGS Very Fine 30.

Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers is focusing on the numismatic literature of North America for the firm’s Sale 152, set for April 27.

Coins struck at the West Point Mint, both quarter dollars and cents, drew the greatest attention of readers during the past week.

The offered 1914 cent was graded Proof 67 brown by PCGS, although the colors are much more varied, with violet undertones and rich blue seen on both sides.

A theft in Colorado of three American numismatic rarities with a combined value of nearly $2.1 million includes the Waldo C. Newcomer 1894-S Barber dime.

A 1962 Washington quarter dollar graded PCGS Mint State 67+ realized $26,400 in Heritage’s recent auction in Dallas.

Two million coins each of all five 2019 America the Beautiful quarter dollars are being struck at the West Point Mint for circulation release.

Coin World interview with Tom Caldwell, founder of Northeast Numismatics.

The annual American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar remains one of the best deals in our shared hobby and should not be missed.