News of the release of the U.S. Mint's Proof 2024 Morgan and Peace dollars coinciding with the Great American Coin & Collectibles Show invited interest, as did a July auction of rare San Francisco Mint issues.

The WWII soldier who served as the inspiration for a pivotal character in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" may become the recipient of a posthumous gold medal.

In the Mint's first few days of sales to collectors of the Uncirculated 2024-W American Eagle gold and silver coins, 1-ounce silver dollar coin sales are brisk, with steady sales for 1-ounce gold $50 coins.

A trio of congressional gold medal bills introduced in congress were sent to committee; they cover a variety of prospective candidates for the honor.

A November unveiling and dedication of a marker at the grave site of the Mint engraver most associated with Seated Liberty coinage, Christian Gobrecht, is being planned by the Liberty Seated Collectors Club.

The Proof 2024 Morgan dollar and Proof 2024 Peace dollar will be available at the first Great American Coin & Collectibles show in Tampa, Florida with on-site sales of a limited number starting on Sept. 12.

Interesting coins were part of the offering by collector Jon Alan Boka whose Liberty Cap cents were a central attraction during a Heritage Auctions' May 9 Platinum Night.

A 1794 Liberty Cap, Head of 1794 cent with an interesting history including time in the Boka Collection was among the lots offered by Heritage Auctions during the May 9 Platinum Night sale.

A bill introduce in May by legislators from two different states seeks to award a congressional gold medal honoring the lifelong work of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland.

Scotsman’s July 19 Midwest Summer Sale at the Saint Charles Convention Center in metropolitan St. Louis will offer several wonderful examples of scarce issues from the San Francisco Mint.

Coin shows of all sizes offer great advantage and the smaller shows can sometimes fall victim to larger shows or other activities, but the small shows play a key role in the big picture.

The leading lot in the May 9 Platinum Night sale by Heritage,at $120,000, was a 1793 Liberty Cap large cent that clearly showed the Sheldon-14 variety's noted bisecting die crack.

Twelve years after his passing, legislation to honor pioneering gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner with a congressional gold medal has been introduced in the House.

The work of Editor-At-Large Steve Roach topped reader attractions this week as he reported on auction prices for a modern Lincoln cent and Winged Liberty Head dimes from the 1940s.

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation has taken a step to assist consumers in getting the peace of mind of knowing they are buying from trusted and knowledgeable dealers.

The 1877 20-cent coin was struck in extremely low numbers, only for collectors, in Proof finish, as commercial use of the denomination continued to slide, and top examples today bring bidder attention.

Stack's Bowers Galleries' June 18 Rarities' Night sale offers some choice issues from the Carson City Mint, including an AU-58 1873-CC Seated Liberty dollar and a Mint State 1893-CC Coronet $20 coin.

The May 9 Heritage sales after the Central States Numismatic Society convention included some extraordinary Proof type coins, like this Proof 68 Cameo 1861 Seated Liberty quarter dollar.

There is a definite need to maintain an accurate inventory when trying to develop a collection. It's necessary to review what you have to avoid buying what you don't need.

Everett Alvarez Jr., the first Navy pilotto be shot down during the Vietnam War, was held captive for more than eight years, and legislators seek to honor Alvarez with a gold medal.