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Oct 8, 2020, 10:00 AM
Medallic artist Michael Gaudioso retires from Mint
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. -
Oct 8, 2020, 09:29 AM
Fenn passing leaves treasure questions unanswered
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. -
Oct 7, 2020, 12:00 PM
New legislation seeks changes to alloys used for coinage
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. -
Oct 7, 2020, 09:30 AM
Market Analysis: Reverse of 1938 on 1940 5-cent coin
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. -
Oct 6, 2020, 12:00 PM
Proof 2020-S American Eagle silver dollar on sale Oct. 13
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. -
Oct 5, 2020, 15:14 PM
Around the world in 100 coins: a conversation with Charles Morgan
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. -
Oct 5, 2020, 11:30 AM
Mint under scrutiny as employees cite racial harassment
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. -
Oct 5, 2020, 09:30 AM
Market Analysis: Selling a 'Superbird' 1952 Washington quarter
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. -
Oct 5, 2020, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Oct. 5, 2020: Too ambitious?
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? -
Oct 3, 2020, 09:30 AM
Market Analysis: Varieties hold strong attraction for keen-eyed collectors
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. -
Oct 2, 2020, 12:09 PM
Mint unveils American Eagles with new reverse designs
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. -
Oct 2, 2020, 11:45 AM
Palladium 2020-W American Eagle close to sellout
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. -
Oct 2, 2020, 11:27 AM
Legislative action taken on coins honoring National Negro League centennial
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. -
Oct 2, 2020, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Coinage legislation on Capitol Hill
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. -
Oct 2, 2020, 08:30 AM
Fresh gold coins from 1954 King Farouk sale back for auction
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. -
Oct 1, 2020, 09:00 AM
ANA eLearning Academy offers students numismatic education before year’s end
Several live webinar opportunities remain to improve numismatic education as the ANA continues its 2020 eLearning seminars, while recorded presentations are also available. -
Sep 30, 2020, 18:00 PM
Whitman cancels its November expo, but auction will go on
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. -
Sep 30, 2020, 10:00 AM
Mint raising its prices for dollar purchases in roll, box quantities
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. -
Sep 29, 2020, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: Ultra High Relief revived for double eagle in 2009
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. -
Sep 28, 2020, 18:11 PM
"It can hook you in": not-so-precious palladium and Caleb Noel
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.
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