• RMS Republic
    Mar 18, 2025, 11:00 AM

    Organizers seeking RMS ‘Republic’ cargo call for investors

    by Paul Gilkes
    Preparations continue for an expedition to recover the lost cargo of the RMS "Republic" that sunk off the Massachusetts coast, and investors in the operation are sought.

  • Bronze medal for Trump
    Mar 17, 2025, 11:00 AM

    Bronze and silver inaugural medals being made for sale

    by Paul Gilkes
    Medalcraft is going to make inaugural medals in silver and bronze for public sale for the latest administration after word was received that none were available for purchase and made only for private distribution.

  • Sept 11 memorial
    Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AM

    Bill seeks Sept. 11 commemoratives for 2027 issue

    by Paul Gilkes
    A new measure has been brought forth to suggest commemorative coins for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks with the coins being issued in 2027.

  • 2025-S American Women silver quarters
    Mar 14, 2025, 11:00 AM

    Proof 2025 silver quarter dollar set on sale April 3

    by Paul Gilkes
    The five-coin Proof 2025-S American Women silver quarter dollars set will be the last to feature coins in that series and the sets will become available from the U.S. Mint on April 3.

  • Sacagawea gold dollar from 2000
    Mar 13, 2025, 08:55 AM

    Week's Most Read: Sacagawea designs

    by Larry Jewett
    The talk about a potential 25th anniversary Sacagawea gold dollar coin allowed for reviving the discussion of certain elements of the design, which led reader attention for this week.

  • Jeff Garrett Central States
    Mar 12, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Central States selects Garrett for Q. David Bowers Award

    by Larry Jewett
    The Central States Numismatic Society will be presenting its Q. David Bowers Award to Jeff Garrett at the 2025 convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, on April 26.

  • Jimmy Carter bronze medal
    Mar 12, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Presidential coin extension sought among new legislation

    by Paul Gilkes
    Measures offered in Congress during the past week include some past ideas and a step toward adding the Carters to the Presidential dollar and First Spouse programs.

  • Teddy Roosevelt medal
    Mar 3, 2025, 12:00 PM

    2025 Roosevelt medal will be different than 2013 issue

    by Paul Gilkes
    The upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Presidential silver medal being issued by the United States Mint will carry the same design as a previous issue but will have some key differences.

  • 2026 Whitman Red Book
    Mar 2, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Updates enhance 2026 ‘Red Book’ on sale in April

    by Larry Jewett
    The 2026 edition of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" continues to be a leading numismatic reference, with an updated presentation for a better user experience.

  • Sacagawea gold dollar from 2000
    Mar 1, 2025, 12:00 PM

    Insight offered into original, altered Sacagawea design

    by Paul Gilkes
    The discussion of a potential 25th anniversary version of the Sacagawea dollar coin opened up the opportunity to revisit design elements of the original production.

  • Platinum for 2027 and 2028
    Feb 25, 2025, 17:00 PM

    CCAC studies design ideas for 2027, 2028 platinum coins

    by Paul Gilkes
    Designs for American Eagle platinum $100 coins for issue in 2027 and 2028 in the 3-year Charters of Freedom series were reviewed and recommended by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.

  • 2025-W Sacagawea dollar
    Feb 25, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Mint plans for a 25th anniversary Sacagawea dollar

    by Paul Gilkes
    A special .9999 fine gold Sacagawea dollar issue to be struck at the West Point Mint is planned for the coin's 25th anniversary, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee reviewed the designs.

  • 1855 $50 gold
    Feb 24, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Judge rules against adding to Thompson's prison time

    by Paul Gilkes
    A judge ruled that adding prison time for treasure hunter Tommy Thompson, already incarcerated for 10+ years, is not likely to make him reveal the information the court seeks.

  • Flag of Rhode Island
    Feb 23, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Gold medal bills seeking another chance for passage

    by Paul Gilkes
    Measures previously offered in the House of Representatives are re-introduced seeking congressional gold medals for groups and individuals believed to be worthy of he honor.

  • 2026 American innovation dollar designs
    Feb 22, 2025, 17:00 PM

    CCAC reviews 2026 American Innovation dollar design proposals

    by Paul Gilkes
    California, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin form the next quartet of states highlighted in the American Innovation dollar coin series, and the CCAC picked its favorites among the 2026 design ideas.

  • Northeast Numismatics commemorative
    Feb 22, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Northeast Numismatics has special Lexington-Concord commemorative

    by Larry Jewett
    For the 250th anniversary of "the shot heard round the world," Northeast Numismatics in Concord, Mass., supplied Dan Carr with 250 of the 1925 commemorative half dollars to be overstruck for 2025.

  • West Point Mint
    Feb 20, 2025, 11:30 AM

    Week's Most Read: Interest in gold supply

    by Larry Jewett
    The nation's gold supply has been in the news lately and that has piqued the interest of readers who follow the story, along with new products being offered by the United States Mint.

  • Theodore Roosevelt medal
    Feb 12, 2025, 09:00 AM

    U.S. Mint plans Teddy Roosevelt medal for later in 2025

    by Paul Gilkes
    Next in a series of Presidential silver medals to follow the William McKinley release will be the duplicate of the 1905 bronze Mint medal for McKinley's vice president and successor, Theodore Roosevelt.

  • Roddie Edmonds WWII
    Feb 11, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Measure seeks honor for POW who protected Jewish soldiers

    by Paul Gilkes
    After several previous attempts stalled in committee, a new measure is introduced calling for a congressional gold medal for a WWII soldier who saved the lives of more than 200 fellow prisoners.

  • 2025 Native American dollar
    Feb 11, 2025, 09:00 AM

    2025 sales begin for Native American dollar

    by Paul Gilkes
    The rolls, bags and boxes of 2025 Native American dollar coins from the United States Mint are priced 5% higher than those numismatic products were in 2024.

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