The U.S. Mint will begin issuing its first series of collector cards for distribution to attract new collectors to the numismatic hobby, with some to be distributed at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in August.

Columns found only in the print and digital editions of the Aug. 19 “Coin World” focus on 1843 Braided Hair cents, the 1944 Battle of the Bulge, and discovery of a 1972 Lincoln cent variety in circulation.

Collectors will have the opportunity to begin placing orders at noon Eastern Time Aug. 14 for the Reverse Proof 2018-S American Innovation Introductory dollar.

News coverage and analysis of the proposed 2021 Morgan and Peace dollars dominated reader interests during the past week.

A very pretty PCGS Proof 66 Cameo 1880 Seated Liberty half dollar sold for $2,400 at Heritage's recent CSNS auction.

Starring at Stack’s Bowers’ Aug. 15 ANA Rarities Night auction, a PCGS-certified Branch Mint Proof 63 1894-S Barber dime has acquired significant toning since its 1985 and 1988 appearances.

Jeff and Chris talk paper currency and interview Mel Wacks, the chairman of the American Israel Numismatic Association.

During his July 22 visit to the San Francisco Mint, Mint Director David J. Ryder hand-signed and -numbered nine 2019-S Proof sets to be randomly distributed to different customers.

The official auctions of the ANA World's Fair of Money in mid-August include a classic Carson City Mint rarity in Mint State 65 and curious pattern 1916 halves.

Heritage's official ANA World’s Fair of Money auctions are set to impress at Rosemont in mid August.

As Coin World expands its services aimed at informing and entertaining our readers (and listeners), it is important to remember that not everyone can participate.

An MS-66 1877-S Seated Liberty, Open Bud, Micro S half dollar that sold for $3,003.60 in April showcases the variety with classic old envelope iridescence.

The ANA has issued a call to action for collectors to contact their congressional representatives to seek support for legislation calling for the production of 2021 Morgan and Peace dollars.

The CFA recommends the same common obverse as the CCAC chose for the 2020 Basketball commemorative coins, but selected a different reverse design.

Our most-read articles during the last week included those focused on the possibility of a 2021-CC Morgan dollar and a gold medal that reached the moon selling for $2 million.

Columns in the Aug. 12 "Coin World" explore such themes as the 1912-S Liberty Head 5-cent coin and counterfeit gold coins made in the 1960s that are still in the market.

At least two bidders who appreciated rich toning competed heavily for these two beauties, a 1942-D and a 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar, both graded PCGS MS-68.

Chris and Jeff talk about exciting news coming out of the U.S. Mint and interview Charmy Harker, also known as The Penny Lady.

The proposal for a 2021-CC Morgan dollar struck within the premises of the old Carson City Mint is an exciting one.

The U.S. Mint welcomes 27 artists selected to participate in its Artistic Infusion Program to assist the in-house sculptor-engraver staff in designing coins and medals.