Jeff and Chris talk about a recent jump in silver values and interview James P. Bevill, author of the lauded book The Paper Republic, which deals with the paper money of the Republic of Texas.

A set comprised of 60 pieces, all 1794 Liberty Cap cents, part of the collection of Mark Cadden, will come up for sale at the September Ira & Larry Goldberg auction.

Grading services face new challenges in learning to grade the U.S. Mint’s colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins, but need to see the coins first.

A bank in Connecticut will be releasing 2020-P Weir Farm National Historic Site quarter dollars at face value, coins that had been planned for a launch postponed by COVID-19

If you are not bothered by imperfection that was created post-mintage, there is opportunity to add rarities through the acquisition of holed coins like these two quarters.

Make room on a shelf or two in your library as the D. Brent Pogue collection of numismatic literature is going to be auctioned by Stack's Bowers Galleries in early August.

Amos Media will be moving later this summer and that will cause a temporary change in deadlines and possible interruptions in some services during the transition.

The ANA Board of Governors found that an alternate site for the 2020 World's Fair of Money would not be practical, so the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 event.

Professional coin graders will have to take color into consideration when they are tasked with assigning a grade to any of the U.S. colorized coins that are subject to their scrutiny.

The coin shortage is causing retailers to alter policies in cash transactions that include asking for correct change or not providing change, while the government increases production.

The colorization of coins created by the U.S. Mint is the hot topic for our readers and their opinions are being heard about the National Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives.

As a recent discovery, the 1919 Winged Liberty Head dime with the prominence of a doubled die obverse is highly sought as few have turned up and they bring a big premium.

Budget-minded collectors are faced with the tough decisions when thinking about expanding their holdings because some coins may be pricey in all grades but treasure awaits.

They also recap an edition of Coin World from 2010, and Jeff reviews a book by former Coin World editor Beth Deisher.

Due to the suspension of the ANA's World's Fair of Money, officials with the Professional Coin Grading Service have activated a "Members Only" show for early August in Las Vegas.

A majority of collectors speaking up are not fans of the U.S. Mint’s new colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. That could change, however.

Organizers have decided to cancel the planned September Long Beach Expo as California remains under strict safety guidelines for large gatherings, as the pandemic continues.

Financial institutions in Alaska can get the 2020 Native American dollar featuring Elizabeth Peratrovich, but guidelines include minimum quantities and daily order limits.

Alterations to auction company plans and schedules have become necessary when shows and events fall victim to cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gold takes center stage at Heritage's U.S. Coins Signature Auction in Dallas, Aug. 2 to 4, relocated to the company headquarters after the Pittsburgh ANA show's suspension.