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Mar 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
Organizers seeking RMS ‘Republic’ cargo call for investors
by Paul GilkesPreparations 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.Mar 17, 2025, 11:00 AMBronze and silver inaugural medals being made for sale
by Paul GilkesMedalcraft 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.Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AMBill seeks Sept. 11 commemoratives for 2027 issue
by Paul GilkesA 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.Mar 14, 2025, 11:00 AMProof 2025 silver quarter dollar set on sale April 3
by Paul GilkesThe 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.Mar 13, 2025, 08:55 AMWeek's Most Read: Sacagawea designs
by Larry JewettThe 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.Mar 12, 2025, 17:00 PMCentral States selects Garrett for Q. David Bowers Award
by Larry JewettThe 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.Mar 12, 2025, 09:00 AMPresidential coin extension sought among new legislation
by Paul GilkesMeasures 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.Mar 3, 2025, 12:00 PM2025 Roosevelt medal will be different than 2013 issue
by Paul GilkesThe 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.Mar 2, 2025, 17:00 PMUpdates enhance 2026 ‘Red Book’ on sale in April
by Larry JewettThe 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.Mar 1, 2025, 12:00 PMInsight offered into original, altered Sacagawea design
by Paul GilkesThe discussion of a potential 25th anniversary version of the Sacagawea dollar coin opened up the opportunity to revisit design elements of the original production.Feb 25, 2025, 17:00 PMCCAC studies design ideas for 2027, 2028 platinum coins
by Paul GilkesDesigns 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.Feb 25, 2025, 09:00 AMMint plans for a 25th anniversary Sacagawea dollar
by Paul GilkesA 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.Feb 24, 2025, 17:00 PMJudge rules against adding to Thompson's prison time
by Paul GilkesA 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.Feb 23, 2025, 17:00 PMGold medal bills seeking another chance for passage
by Paul GilkesMeasures 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.Feb 22, 2025, 17:00 PMCCAC reviews 2026 American Innovation dollar design proposals
by Paul GilkesCalifornia, 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.Feb 22, 2025, 09:00 AMNortheast Numismatics has special Lexington-Concord commemorative
by Larry JewettFor 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.Feb 20, 2025, 11:30 AMWeek's Most Read: Interest in gold supply
by Larry JewettThe 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.Feb 12, 2025, 09:00 AMU.S. Mint plans Teddy Roosevelt medal for later in 2025
by Paul GilkesNext 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.Feb 11, 2025, 17:00 PMMeasure seeks honor for POW who protected Jewish soldiers
by Paul GilkesAfter 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.NEWS-
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Jun 19, 2025, 10:44 AM by Coin World Staff -
Subscription options open for 2025-S Silver Proof set
Jun 14, 2025, 17:00 PM by Paul Gilkes -
Military privy marks on 2025 Proof American Eagle dollars
Jun 14, 2025, 09:00 AM by Paul Gilkes