• Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation
    Feb 8, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Candidates sought for ACEF's Kreuzer award

    by Larry Jewett
    Nominations are being sought by the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation for recipients worthy of the organization's Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award.

  • 2024 Lincoln cent
    Feb 7, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Collector seeks to refine coinage

    by Paul Gilkes, Senior Editor
    A Missouri collector’s suggestion for legislation, sent to a new anti-waste government department, seeks to end production of the Lincoln cent and the $1 Federal Reserve note.

  • Locomotive
    Feb 7, 2025, 15:00 PM

    Measures from past sessions return in new Congress

    by Paul Gilkes
    Legislative supporters have used the newest session of Congress as an opportunity to bring up measures previously offered that failed to pass, including a pair of gold medal measures.

  • Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
    Feb 7, 2025, 09:30 AM

    Adding Carter coins to Presidential dollar series needs act of congress

    by Paul Gilkes, Senior Editor
    Congress would need to authorize a manganese-brass clad Presidential dollar for deceased President Jimmy Carter and the associated First Spouse, Rosalynn Carter half-ounce gold $10 coins.

  • Muhammad Ali history
    Feb 6, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Several gold medal bills reintroduced in 119th Congress

    by Paul Gilkes, Senior Editor
    Wildlands firefighters, a 1980 ice hockey team, and various other worthies overlooked for congressional gold medal honor in the 118th Congress have a new chance with reintroduced legislation.

  • Lincoln cent
    Feb 6, 2025, 09:54 AM

    Week's Most Read: Mint profits from higher denominations

    by Larry Jewett
    Readers show continued interest in the annual report that determined production costs at the U.S. Mint and investigated profit and loss areas for the bureau's activity.

  • Long Beach expo
    Feb 5, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Long Beach Expo only in February

    by Staff
    In a strategic adjustment to its 2025 schedule the Long Beach Expo will pause its June and September shows, focusing exclusively on delivering an exceptional February event.

  • 1794 Flowing Hair dollar
    Feb 5, 2025, 13:00 PM

    Finest known 1794 Flowing Hair dollar gets upgrade

    by Larry Jewett, Editorial Director
    A 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar, sold at auction “raw” as Gem Brilliant Uncirculated by Stack’s in 1995, upon being closely examined by experts at CAC Grading is certified as Mint State 67.

  • Youth sports quarters
    Feb 3, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Mint seeks input on future youth-sports quarter dollars

    by Paul Gilkes, Senior Editor
    Under Public Law 116 - 330: Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, the U.S. Mint is now contemplating quarter dollar designs related to youth sports for 2027 through 2030.

  • William McKinley silver medal
    Jan 31, 2025, 09:00 AM

    McKinley silver presidential medal planned for spring 2025

    by Paul Gilkes
    The United States Mint's presidential silver medal series continues in 2025 with a spring release planned for the William McKinley medal, duplicating Charles E. Barber's 1901 designs.

  • Lincoln cent
    Jan 30, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Week's Most Read: Production costs for U.S. coins

    by Larry Jewett
    The latest report on costs associated with production at the U.S. Mint facilities didn't offer any surprises when showing that certain coins cost much more to make than their face value.

  • Trump Vance bronze medal
    Jan 30, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Trump inaugural medal based on 1957 design

    by Paul Gilkes
    Medalcraft is charged with executing medals honoring the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as 47th president of the United States, and bronze examples are to be offered by the inaugural committee.

  • 1904 Olympic gold medal
    Jan 29, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Olympic medals offered in sale includes 1904 gold winner

    by Coin World Staff
    RR Auction offered a number of items from past Olympic games during a recent sale, with a gold medal from the first Olympics on U.S. soil leading the way, selling for $545,371.

  • 1884 Trade dollar
    Jan 29, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Market Analysis: Proof 1884 Trade dollar

    by Larry Jewett
    One of only 10 known examples of the Proof 1884 Trade dollar was part of the Bruce Sherman Collection that was sold by Heritage in January, bringing a final price of $1.14 million.

  • Rosie the Riveter gold medal
    Jan 28, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Renewed bill for gold medal joins legislation seeking more honor for Rosies

    by Paul Gilkes
    Two pieces of numismatic legislation were introduced separately Jan. 15 in the House, one seeking a commemorative coin program for Rosie the Riveter, the other a medal for the "Miracle on Ice" hockey team.

  • 1927-D $20 double eagle
    Jan 27, 2025, 17:00 PM

    GreatCollections acquires Duckor 1927-D gold $20 coin

    by Larry Jewett
    A sum of $3.84 million was paid by GreatCollections to acquire the Duckor example of the 1927-D gold $20 double eagle, a high grade coin seldom seen on the open market.

  • 1894-S Barber dime
    Jan 27, 2025, 12:00 PM

    Market Analysis: Proof 1894-S Barber dime

    by Larry Jewett
    A Proof 1894-S Barber dime sold by Heritage Auctions in the first part of the Bruce Sherman Collection in January realized $2.16 million, a new record.

  • Coin World 2000
    Jan 27, 2025, 07:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for Jan. 27, 2025: No MLK commemorative yet?

    by Larry Jewett
    Despite the efforts made by legislators over 20 years ago there is no commemorative coin honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, despite other non-numismatic honors galore.

  • 1798 Capped Bust Right half eagle
    Jan 26, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Market Analysis: 1798 Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle half eagle

    by Larry Jewett
    A 1798 Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle $5 double eagle that is considered the finest known of few examples was sold from the Bruce Sherman Collection for $3,000,000.

  • U.S. Mint Coin Classroom
    Jan 25, 2025, 09:00 AM

    ‘U.S. Mint Coin Classroom’ website redesigned with fresh appearance

    by Paul Gilkes
    The United States Mint launched a completely overhauled Coin Classroom website Dec. 17, providing age-appropriate educational resources for teachers of students in grades kindergarten through six.

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