Continuation of the American Eagle coin series in palladium was the top story that drew attention while readers also noted the Hawaiian coins appearing in an offering by Great Collections.

The annual awards ceremony for the Professional Numismatists Guild took place in advance of the ANA's World's Fair of Money with CAC Grading president Ron Drzewucki taking the top honor.

One of the finest known collections of U.S. coins is being entrusted to CAC Grading for crossover grading as Dell Loy Hansen takes the giant step to ensure his collection is accurately graded.

David Lawrence Rare Coins' Red Carpet Rarities Auctions often include duplicate selections from the D.L. Hansen collection, like this Proof 65 red and brown 1833 half cent that sold for $26,325.

An 1809 Classic Head half cent in MS-62 red and brown that has a history being in important collections was recently offered by David Lawrence Rare Coins and realized $15,750.

The U.S. Mint's 2024 Uncirculated Coin set, sometimes known casually as the "Mint set" or "Uncirculated set," becomes available in August, with the usual coins from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints.

The opportunities to teach the next generation of collectors and dealers is always there and some programs make it obvious that there is value in teaching and learning.

A Proof 61 red and brown 1831 Classic Head, Original Strike half cent was among offerings in the David Lawrence Rare Coins Red Carpet Rarities sale on June 20, and sold for $76,300.

The American Medallic Sculptors Association chose the work of Eugene Daub, the new ANS Huntington award medal, as the 2024 American Medal of the Year winner.

Coins from the Gerald Forsythe Collection of Hawaiian issues were offered by GreatCollections July 21, and the finest known 1883 Hawaii dollar, PCGS MS-68, realized a record $276, 750.

A limited mintage Proof 2024-W American Eagle palladium $25 coin will be released by the U.S. Mint in the fall, continuing the series with annually changing finishes that began in 2017.

The first-ever artwork secured with imbedded NFP.io self-authentication, anti-duplication features is an image of an 1804 silver dollar and will be auctioned at the 2024 ANA World's Fair of Money.

Later this year, the United States Mint will be releasing a silver medal to honor President Grover Cleveland who had the distinction of being president for two non-consecutive terms.

A 1901 DMPL Morgan dollar graded MS-61 is the only one with that designation in the PCGS population report, and the coin realized $40,800 in a recent Heritage sale.

A Morgan dollar with toning of "exceptional eye appeal," a Carson City Mint mark, and a GSA holder attracted competitve bidding, realizing nearly double the price of a merely brilliant example.

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee considered designs for the five silver medals to be produced along with gold coins in the Best of the Mint series to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.

The August 14 Heritage Platinum Night sale that follows the ANA's World's Fair of Money will offer up rare $20 gold double eagles among the lots available for view at the show.

Athletes will compete for medals during the Olympic games and this year's medals offer a unique touch, which reminds us that medals are a worthy numismatic pursuit.

The Commission of Fine Arts met to consider designs previously reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and agreed to all but one silver medal proposal.

A key variety important enough to have its own listing in "A Guide of United States Coins" is the 1901 Morgan, Doubled Die Reverse dollar, the "Shifted Eagle," and an example recently sold for $28,800.