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Jan 8, 2021, 11:51 AM
President Trump signs measure for centennial silver dollars
President Trump signed legislation authorizing coins marking the 100th anniversary of the transition of silver dollar production from the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar. -
Jan 8, 2021, 11:50 AM
Mint reveals prices for currently available products
The United States Mint has revealed its pricing for numismatic products currently in inventory, including some products from previous years that are experiencing a price increase. -
Jan 8, 2021, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: New design for quarter dollar reverse
Readers were very interested in the reveal of the reverse of the first quarter dollar to follow the last of the America the Beautiful series, while also keeping an eye on other product releases for 2021. -
Jan 6, 2021, 09:35 AM
Postal service behind in delivering 'Coin World' issues
The United States Postal Service is several weeks behind in delivering print copies of "Coin World," prompting numerous calls from angry subscribers. However, with the holidays past, delivery is improving. -
Jan 5, 2021, 17:13 PM
From Idea to Reality: The Poor Man’s V75
Jeff and Larry discuss the recent replica coin from an Ohio artist that draw massive social media attention. With the dawning of the new year, it became a good opportunity to look back at the way things have changed (or not) in the last 20 years. -
Jan 5, 2021, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: Top New Orleans Mint Barber half dollars
An 1892-O Barber, Micro O half dollar graded MS-67 by PCGS with a green Certified Acceptance Corp. sticker realized $132,000 in Stack's Bowers Galleries' Miller Collection sale. -
Jan 4, 2021, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Jan. 4, 2021: Congress gets busy
With the 116th Congress nearing its end, legislators are beginning to move unessential legislation through the legislative process, including multiple bills with numismatic connections. -
Jan 3, 2021, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: Magnificent 1795 Flowing Hair silver dollar
As the finest known of the Two Leaves variety, a 1795 Flowing Hair dollar from the Larry H. Miller Collection gained attention and brought a final price of $576,000 in the Stack's Bowers December sale. -
Jan 2, 2021, 11:00 AM
Deadly virus upending hobby events is a top story from 2020
One of the world's top stories of 2020 is necessarily also among Coin World's: the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused show cancellations, changed Mint plans, and spurred greater use of online resources. -
Jan 1, 2021, 12:00 PM
Heritage ‘FUN’ Platinum Night sale features standouts
Heritage adjusted its plans and presents a variety of enticing selections, including several Matte Proof pieces, in a late January offering of consignments previously set for the now-canceled FUN show. -
Jan 1, 2021, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: Strong prices in Miller Collection auction
In Stack's Bowers Galleries' Dec. 17 offering of the collection of Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller, an 1849 Mormon gold $10 piece designed by Brigham Young with 10 known pieces realized $840,000. -
Jan 1, 2021, 09:01 AM
Week's Most Read: Upcoming Mint products draw attention
Activity surrounding U.S. Mint product lines continues to draw the most reader attention, while a humorous, collaborative American Eagle replica also attracted readers. -
Jan 1, 2021, 09:00 AM
Designs revealed for 2021 law enforcement coin program
Approved designs are unveiled for the three-coin National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum commemorative coins to be issued in 2021 with gold $5 coins, silver dollars and copper-nickel clad half dollars. -
Dec 31, 2020, 08:00 AM
Mint unveils new quarter dollar with historic reverse
A new reverse design illustrating Gen. George Washington crossing the Delaware River with his troops during the American Revolution will be appear on the 2021 quarter dollars to be issued April 5. -
Dec 30, 2020, 14:02 PM
Dick Johnson, first Coin World editor and medallic expert, passes
D. Wayne (Dick) Johnson, the first editor of "Coin World" and a recognized expert on medallic arts, died on Dec. 29, 2020, in Connecticut at the age of 90. -
Dec 30, 2020, 13:30 PM
Coins in 2022 honor Negro National League founding
The celebration of the centennial of the founding of the Negro National League, an organization of professional baseball, will be commemorated with three coins issued in 2022. -
Dec 30, 2020, 12:30 PM
Purple Heart commemorative coin legislation now law
A three-coin commemorative program to honor the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York, is now law, with coins to be produced in 2022. -
Dec 28, 2020, 12:45 PM
"The Times They Are a-Changin'": Chris's last episode
Jeff bids Chris adieu in the latter's final episode on the Coin World Podcast. In their last show together, the two discuss Kennedy half dollars, inauguration medals, and a 1996 edition of Coin World. They also talk to Larry, who will be co-hosting the show with Jeff in 2021. -
Dec 28, 2020, 06:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Dec. 28, 2020: The battle continues
The fight against the counterfeiting of coins continues, with the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force, part of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, taking the lead in the numismatic community. -
Dec 27, 2020, 10:00 AM
Ohio artist makes ‘poor man’s V75’ American Eagle replica
A collector’s rendition of the sold-out V75 privy-marked 2020-W American Eagle silver dollar for a sale listing in a Facebook group spurred artist Andrew Gonzales to create a pewter replica.
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US Coins Jan 18, 2021, 5 PM
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Legislation seeks federal funding of Merchant Mariners bronze medals
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Paper Money Jan 18, 2021, 8 AM
Bank of England auction raises funds for two charities
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Monday Morning Brief for Jan. 18, 2021: An incredible discovery