• Army ranger bronze medal
    Jul 11, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Army Rangers get their gold medal after three years wait

    by Paul Gilkes
    After approval in 2022, the few surviving members of the United States Army Rangers that served in World War II received the congressional gold medal with two of the five survivors in the ceremony.

  • 2.5 ounce silver medal
    Jul 11, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Subscribe now for Superman 1-ounce silver medal

    by Paul Gilkes
    The U.S. Mint has opened the subscription window for the 1-ounce silver medal featuring Superman in the Comic Art Coin and Medal Program.

  • 2026 World Cup
    Jul 9, 2025, 07:38 AM

    CCAC prepares to discuss medals and commemoratives

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will hold their next meeting on July 22 with discussion centering on the commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup and a gold medal.

  • Major Taylor cyclist
    Jul 9, 2025, 07:38 AM

    Turn-of-the-century athlete subject of gold medal bill

    by Paul Gilkes
    A trailblazing athlete who became the first African American to win a world championship in the sport of cycling more than 100 years ago is the subject of medal legislation.

  • 2025-W Superman $50 gold coin
    Jul 9, 2025, 07:38 AM

    Mint updates its gold pricing chart for future product

    by Paul Gilkes
    U.S. Mint customers will have a better idea of the prices to be paid for future gold products offered by the Mint with the announcement in the Federal Register of updated pricing.

  • 2025 privy marked silver American Eagle
    Jul 8, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Mint reviews recent customer ordering troubles

    by Paul Gilkes
    Customers who attempted to purchase the silver American Eagle with the U.S. Army privy mark experienced some issues and frustrations that have led the U.S. Mint to evaluate processes.

  • Border operations personnel
    Jul 7, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Medal proposed for border security service

    by Paul Gilkes
    Legislation is being proposed that would call for recognition for those involved in securing the nation's borders under the Trump 2025 National Emergency declaration.

  • ANA logo
    Jul 7, 2025, 06:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for July 7, 2025: Selecting leaders

    by Larry Jewett
    The period of voting for the board of governors for the American Numismatic Association has ended and the candidates and membership await the results to see who achieved the goal.

  • Bitcoin
    Jul 6, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Proposed bill calls for creation of a Bitcoin reserve

    by Paul Gilkes
    A measure has been introduced to codify President Trump’s Executive Order 14233 relative to a strategic Bitcoin reserve and U.S. digital asset stockpile.

  • Great Seal
    Jul 5, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Posthumous Medal of Sacrifice proposed for fallen first responders

    by Paul Gilkes
    A measure before congress would create a Medal of Sacrifice for award to a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer or first responder killed in the line of duty.

  • Charles Rangel
    Jul 4, 2025, 09:00 AM

    House legislation seeks posthumous Rangel medal

    by Paul Gilkes
    New York congressman Charles Rangel served his constituency in Washington for nearly five decades and his efforts could be recognized posthumously with a congressional gold medal.

  • Ron Landis, artist
    Jul 3, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Master engraver, artist Ron Landis, 71

    by Paul Gilkes
    Gallery Mint co-founder Ron Landis, known for his innovative collectible coins like hobo nickels, has passed away at the age of 71 in Arkansas.

  • 2025-W American Liberty $100 gold coin
    Jul 2, 2025, 09:10 AM

    August sales date for American Liberty gold coin, silver medal

    by Paul Gilkes
    Featuring a sunflower design, the Proof 2025-W American Liberty High Relief 1-ounce .9999 fine gold $100 coin and 1-ounce .999 fine silver medal will go on sale in August.

  • Back to the Future coin
    Jun 30, 2025, 06:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for June 30, 2025: The test of time

    by Larry Jewett
    Some iconic movies have hit milestones and, given the recent attention paid to popular culture in numismatics, one has to wonder what is going to be popular in 50 years?

  • World War II aircraft
    Jun 26, 2025, 10:15 AM

    Bill proposed to honor those who served early in WWII

    by Paul Gilkes
    American citizens who volunteered for military service for Allied nations who entered World War II before the United States may be on the receiving end of additional honors.

  • President Biden bronze medal
    Jun 26, 2025, 09:39 AM

    U.S. Mint offers bronze Biden presidential medal

    by Paul Gilkes
    The United States Mint is offering bronze Presidential medals honoring the presidency of Joe Biden with two different diameters providing a choice of options for collectors.

  • John HIghfill
    Jun 19, 2025, 10:44 AM

    John W. Highfill, 82

    by Coin World Staff
    John W. Highfill, Tulsa, Oklahoma, coin dealer who founded the National Silver Dollar Roundtable, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 82.

  • 2025 Silver Proof Set
    Jun 14, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Subscription options open for 2025-S Silver Proof set

    by Paul Gilkes
    The 2025-S Silver Proof set will go on sale to the public in August, but customers who sign up for the U.S. Mint's subscription program can order the set in advance.

  • Marine Corps silver eagle
    Jun 14, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Military privy marks on 2025 Proof American Eagle dollars

    by Paul Gilkes
    In addition to the privy mark for the United States, the U.S. Mint will be offering similar treatment to honor the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps on Proof 2025 American Eagle silver dollars.

  • 2025 gold eagle
    Jun 13, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Mint forecasts cost reductions in FY 2026 budget

    by Paul Gilkes
    The U.S. Mint offered up a document detailing revised FY2025 expectations as well as those for FY2026 and the report projects a 3.3% reduction from previous expectations.

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