Retiring medallic artist Michael Gaudioso had a tremendous impact on America's coinage during his 10-year tenure at the U.S. Mint, with a lengthy list of design and sculpturing contributions.

Forrest Fenn, the architect of a decade-long treasure hunt in the Rocky Mountains that ended earlier in 2020 with an as-yet unidentified finder, has passed away in New Mexico at the age of 90.

A bill in the U.S. Senate seeks further study toward changing the alloys currently used for coins and would grant the Treasury secretary discretion to make cost-saving changes.

Take a close look at any 1940 Jefferson 5-cent piece and notice the characteristics of the steps on Monticello on the reverse. If it is the Reverse of 1938, it's more rare, and more valuable.

The wait is nearly over for the Proof 2020-S American Eagle silver dollar as Mint officials announce availability of the coin begins Oct. 13, with no mintage or household order limits.

Jeff and Chris indulge their shared love of world coins this week, interviewing Charles Morgan, coauthor of the recently-published 100 Greatest Modern World Coins.

A June 2020 letter sent to the Treasury Secretary from six employees of the U.S. Mint triggers an OIG investigation into allegations of racial discrimination and harassment at the Bureau.

It may not leap tall buildings in a single bound, but the "Superbird" Proof 1952 quarter dollar has a distinct "S" on its breast that is not a misplaced Mint mark, making it desirable to collectors.

Legislation reported on in the Oct. 12 issue after it was approved in the House of Representatives is breathtaking in its scope, but will collectors embrace the programs if they become law?

A generation of collectors turn to the "Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins" to seek out treasured varieties, like this 1911-D/D Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagle.

The U.S. Mint unveiled new reverse designs for the 2021 American Eagle gold and silver coins, but Mint officials have not revealed how the design transition will be conducted.

Fewer than three dozen limited-edition Uncirculated 2020-W American Eagle palladium $25 coins remain available for purchase within a few days of sales opening, as orders continue.

Legislation to commemorate the centennial of the founding of the National Negro League in baseball with a three-coin program for 2022 is passed in the House of Representatives.

Legislative action and the U.S. Mint's announcement of a price increase in the bronze medal program drew the lion's share of attention from visitors to our website during the past week.

An 1803 Capped Bust gold $10 eagle graded MS-63 and last on the market in the King Farouk sale of 1954 is offered in October's Heritage auction of the Maurice A. Storck Sr. Collection.

Several live webinar opportunities remain to improve numismatic education as the ANA continues its 2020 eLearning seminars, while recorded presentations are also available.

Unable to find a substitute location after being forced out of the Baltimore Convention Center, Whitman is scrapping the planned Nov. 12 to 14 Expo, but Stack's Bowers' auction plans continue.

U.S. Mint pricing is increasing by about five percent for circulation quality American Innovation, Presidential and Native American dollars, which are sold only as collectibles, in bags, rolls and boxes.

After an absence of more than a century, Ultra High Relief made a return appearance at the U.S. Mint with a 2009 issue of a variation of the 1907 Saint-Gaudens gold double eagle design.

Jeff and Chris discuss the lackluster sales of the U.S. Mint's 2020 American Palladium Eagle and interview Caleb Noel, editor-in-chief of The Numismatist.