The recent sales of the Byers Collection of Jefferson 5-cent coins included some major Mint errors including one coin accidentally struck on a zinc-coated steel planchet intended for a 1943 cent.

Lost in all the attention given to the U.S. Mint’s manufactured rarities like the 2021 Morgan and Peace dollars are this year’s commemorative coins, which have sales well below maximum mintages.

A top quality collection of Jefferson 5-cent coins put together by George "Buddy" Byers went on sale in August, led by the only 1969-D Mint State 65 full steps example certified at PCGS.

GreatCollections offered the finest-known example of an 1893-S dollar and the sale set records for the series, as the coin realized $2,086,875 after unparalleled interest prior to the sale.

A four-coin set featuring standard Proof versions of the four manganese-brass clad American Innovation dollar coins offered in 2021 will become available from the U.S. Mint on Oct. 14.

The 2021 commemorative programs highlighting Christa McAuliffe and the National Law Enforcement Memorial have failed to draw expected sales as coins sold are way below maximum mintage.

Mint officials have had to endure bad actions by those using cyber programming to circumvent Mint-imposed ordering limits and they revealed the extent of the attacks in a teleconference.

An 1878 pattern for the gold $10 eagle design by George Morgan included in Heritage Auctions' continued offerings from the Bob R. Simpson collection realized $810,000 Aug. 18.

There’s a lot of excitement building around rare coins and there’s no one better to talk about than Steve Contursi of Rare Coin Wholesalers, who shared his thoughts with us during the ANA’s World’s fair of Money.

Jeff and Larry talk to Larry Shepherd about the ins and outs of coin shows and conventions, separating the truths from the myths and misconceptions.

Coin World goes one-on-one with Mal Varner of Alhambra Rare Coins to get an idea of the state of numismatics as we discuss getting back to shows and the changes being seen in the business side.

An 1854-S Coronet gold $5 half eagle exceeded its 2018 auction price, bringing $2.4 million in the Aug. 18 Heritage Platinum Night session, a fitting tribute to a coin with only four known examples.

The revelation that 60% of the traffic to the Mint website during launches for some limited-edition products came from computer programs, aka “bots,” was a bit of a surprise.

The 1865 explosion of the steamship Sultana, the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history, killing 1,168 people, is the subject of legislation seeking commemorative coins for 2023.

A standout among brilliant coins offered in Stack's Bowers Galleries' ANA sale was a 1913 Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagle, graded PCGS Proof 66 with a green CAC sticker, that sold for $336,000.

Organizers of the late September Long Beach Expo issued new guidelines for the show in accordance with updated public health and safety mandates by state and local governments.

News of product delays, website snarls and quick sell-outs frustrating customer attempts to collect modern U.S. Mint products led reader interest.

Thanks to a donation of over 1,000 items by Dwight Manley, the ANA's Edward C. Rochette Money Museum has a vast collection of Washingtonia for displays beginning in 2022.

A set of 14 coins, comprising seven each from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints, the 2021 Uncirculated Coin set becomes available for purchase Sept. 28 for $25.25 with no ordering limit.

Mint officials conducting an online teleconference on Aug. 25 addressed issues surrounding bots, order processing, bulk buyers and circulation demand.