• U.S. Space Force logo
    May 1, 2025, 07:00 AM

    No progress on U.S. Space Force medal for series

    by Paul Gilkes
    There has been no known progress on creating a medal to honor the Space Force as part of the U.S. Mint series dealing with the U.S. military.

  • 2025 Florida Innovation dollar
    Apr 25, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Florida Innovation dollar next for 2025 release in May

    by Paul Gilkes
    The American Innovation dollar series for 2025 continues with the planned release of bags and rolls of the coin commending innovation in Florida that go on sale May 15.

  • 2025 Lincoln cent
    Apr 24, 2025, 07:46 AM

    Week's Most Read: Penny production rolls on

    by Larry Jewett
    Interest remains high about the cent and the uncertain future it faces, and visitors to the website are keeping a watchful eye on the Department of Government Efficiency.

  • Challenge coin for National Coin Week
    Apr 23, 2025, 23:12 PM

    National Coin Week theme focuses on pop culture in 2025

    by Larry Jewett
    For over 100 years, the American Numismatic Association has presented Nation Coin Week, and this year's focus will be on how numismatics is impacted by popular culture.

  • Doris Miller Pearl Harbor
    Apr 10, 2025, 08:00 AM

    Congressional gold medal for heroics at Pearl Harbor

    by Paul Gilkes
    A mess attendant on duty during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor saved lives and took a position to defend the ship, and his actions could lead to a posthumous congressional gold medal.

  • 2025 Lincoln cent
    Apr 9, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Planchet supply is enough to keep the cent in production

    by Paul Gilkes
    Enough planchets are in Mint inventory to produce 2025 Lincoln cents for current Federal Reserve orders and numismatic sets, as efforts toward eliminating the denomination mount.

  • United States Mint
    Apr 9, 2025, 07:32 AM

    DOGE looking into potential changes in Mint operations

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Department of Government Efficiency is impacting United States Mint operations, with 300 positions eliminated and a like number still expected to be chopped.

  • Door knocker from Dahlonega Mint
    Apr 8, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Dahlonega Mint artifact presented to Georgia library

    by Paul Gilkes
    One of the few artifacts to survive the 1878 fire that destroyed the former Dahlonega Mint is donated to the University of Georgia for display to the world.

  • January 6 bronze medal
    Apr 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

    Saga of Jan. 6 bronze medals an unfinished story

    by Paul Gilkes
    While the product is longer be seen as a featured item on the U.S. Mint's website, officials say the Jan. 6 bronze medals can still be purchased.

  • April Fools Day graphic
    Apr 7, 2025, 07:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for Apr. 7, 2025: Numismatic hoaxes

    by Larry Jewett
    April Fools' Day used to be a time when the rumor started about the U.S. eliminating the cent. That has taken on a new life, but there have been other numismatic hoaxes on April 1.

  • San Francisco Mint
    Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 PM

    Week's Most Read: Future of San Francisco Mint

    by Larry Jewett
    The possibility of the closure of the San Francisco Mint as a result of ongoing government initiatives in reducing expenses has collectors wondering about the facility's future.

  • Michigan 2025 American Innovation dollar
    Mar 27, 2025, 16:00 PM

    Michigan organizations to host launch event for Innovation dollar

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Detroit Historical Museum will be the site for a public ceremony April 8 to celebrate the launch of the American Innovation dollar devoted to Michigan.

  • 2025 Kennedy half dollars in bags
    Mar 24, 2025, 17:00 PM

    2025 Kennedy halves will go on sale in May

    by Paul Gilkes
    Kennedy half dollars from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints go on sale from the U.S. Mint in bags and rolls on May 6, and the subscription option is open for ordering ahead of that date.

  • Silver Proof set
    Mar 24, 2025, 09:00 AM

    2025-S American Women quarter dollars Silver Proof Set on sale in April

    by Paul Gilkes
    A 10-coin set of Proof coins from the San Francisco Mint that includes 2025-S silver quarter dollars, dime and half dollar will be going on sale in late April for a retail price of $150.

  • Arturo Schomburg
    Mar 23, 2025, 12:00 PM

    Gold medal sought for cultural curator Schomburg

    by Paul Gilkes
    Arturo Alfonso Schomburg could be on the receiving end of a congressional gold medal for his work in preserving the history of the African diaspora.

  • Higgins note for CSNS
    Mar 22, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Central States annual convention drawing near

    by Larry Jewett
    The annual Central States Numismatic Society convention will shine the spotlight on Nebraska with several activities and displays related to the Cornhusker State.

  • James Earl Jones
    Mar 22, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Congressional gold medal sought for James Earl Jones

    by Larry Jewett
    The late actor James Earl Jones is deserving of a congressional gold medal according to the wishes of a New York representative who has proposed a bill on the subject.

  • San Francisco Mint
    Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 PM

    Fate of west coast Mint could be up in the air

    by Paul Gilkes
    The fate of the San Francisco Mint rests in the hands of the Department of Government Efficiency that is looking into potentially selling the facility and closing the manufacturing plant.

  • Ventris Gibson medal award
    Mar 20, 2025, 16:00 PM

    Gibson retires from Mint Director's position

    by Paul Gilkes
    Ventris C. Gibson has elected to retire from government service and will leave her position as the director of the United States Mint with two years left in her appointed term.

  • Jimmy Carter bronze medal
    Mar 20, 2025, 09:30 AM

    Week's Most Read: Expanding programs of honor

    by Larry Jewett
    New legislation that included the potential inclusion of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in coin programs topped the interest among viewers at our website in mid-March.

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