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Mar 26, 2021, 09:30 AM
Merchant Mariners medal designs OKed by CFA and CCAC
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and the Commission of Fine Arts agree on design choices of the recipient museum for use on the congressional gold medal to honor Merchant Mariners. -
Mar 26, 2021, 09:15 AM
Proof 2021-W American Buffalo gold $50 coin sales start May 13
No mintage or household order limits will be placed on the Proof 2021-W American Buffalo gold $50 coin, which will be struck to order and offered beginning May 13 at a price yet to be determined. -
Mar 26, 2021, 09:00 AM
Mint seeks ideas for about 20 quarter issues honoring historic women
The Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 calls for recognition of up to 20 prominent historic American women on 2022 to 2025 quarter dollars, and the U.S. Mint requests suggestions. -
Mar 26, 2021, 08:43 AM
New Certified Collectibles Group building expands Florida facility
A new building added to the Certified Collectibles Group campus in Florida expands the operation by more than 20,000 square feet, as the firm continues to grow and high more workers. -
Mar 26, 2021, 08:15 AM
Week's Most Read: Common dimes and Mint prices
Readers continued high interest in the common 1975 Roosevelt dimes being offered online while also bearing the news of Mint price increases and reduction of set sizes for the same money. -
Mar 22, 2021, 16:41 PM
It’s the Chance of a Lifetime
Jeff and Larry discuss the recent news about the upcoming sale of the legal 1933 double eagle, guess the projected price and look back at 1996 when the coin made some big news. -
Mar 22, 2021, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 22, 2021: Getting too expensive?
Everything costs more these days, or so it seems, as inflation drives up costs for almost everything, from the food we place on our tables to the collector products of the United States Mint. -
Mar 19, 2021, 09:50 AM
FIRST presents McAuliffe coin to first lady Jill Biden
First lady Jill Biden, an educator herself, was given the "first" Proof 2021-P Christa McAuliffe silver dollar in a March 17 ceremony, the day the coins began to ship from the U.S. Mint to customers. -
Mar 19, 2021, 09:35 AM
2021 Silver Proof set sales open April 22
Fewer coins but no reduction in the cost to the buyer has collectors upset about the April 22 release of the 2021 Silver Proof set featuring only seven coins but still carrying a $105 price tag. -
Mar 19, 2021, 09:35 AM
Week's Most Read: Common and uncommon coins
Common dimes from 1975 are being offered as rarities in online sales, while a real rarity heads to auction and speculation on the price of the coin, last sold at $7.59 million, is under way. -
Mar 19, 2021, 09:32 AM
Legislation seeks commemoratives honoring Harriet Tubman
Legislation introduced in both houses of Congress calls for commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman in 2024, years before the abolitionist's picture may appear on the $20 note. -
Mar 18, 2021, 09:00 AM
ANA to conduct first Dealer Day prior to World’s Fair of Money
The American Numismatic Association offers its first Dealer Day, prior to the August World's Fair of Money, both planned for the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center near Chicago. -
Mar 18, 2021, 08:00 AM
Tax token club turns 50 years old in 2021
The American Tax Token Society is celebrating 50 years and members received a special token to commemorate the occasion. -
Mar 17, 2021, 10:00 AM
Gold medals big and small set to shimmer in Vegas sale
Big gold medals are among top attractions in the March Stack's Bowers Galleries Las Vegas sale, with the ANS, a Nobel committee and American bicentennial represented, among others. -
Mar 17, 2021, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: Two different Proof styles on Indian Head quarter eagles
A pair of examples showcasing two of the different Proof surface treatments used for the Indian Head quarter eagle series attracted bidders at Regency Auction 43, by Legend Rare Coin Auctions. -
Mar 16, 2021, 17:28 PM
Fun with Learning – an interview with Past Tense author Rod Gillis
Jeff and Larry discuss Authorized Buyers, the coins of the Irish and get schooled by ANA Education Director Rod Gillis. -
Mar 16, 2021, 10:00 AM
Congressional gold medal sought for NHL player O’Ree
Willie O'Ree became the first black player in the National Hockey League in 1958 when he played for the Boston Bruins, and new legislation calls for recognizing him with a congressional gold medal. -
Mar 16, 2021, 08:15 AM
Market Analysis: Perfect example for type purposes
The Feb. 26 Legend Rare Coins Las Vegas auction offered an example of a Coronet (or Liberty) Head quarter eagle with great eye appeal, one of 98 of the date graded PCGS Mint State 67. -
Mar 15, 2021, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 15, 2021: 1933 double eagle auction
The news that the only 1933 Saint-Gaudens gold double eagle certified for private ownership by the U.S. government will be offered at auction on June 8 is exciting. How much will it bring? -
Mar 14, 2021, 11:00 AM
Proposal calls for Iran hostages medal
A House Resolution calls for a congressional gold medal honoring the former hostages in the Iran Hostage Crisis that occurred from 1979 to 1981, when 52 Americans were held captive.
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PCGS grades sole legal 1933 $20 as MS-65
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