News coverage and commentary on the 2019-W America the Beautiful quarter dollars continues to draw a lot of reader attention, as does commentary on a plague of counterfeits in the collectibles fields.

Designs approved by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin for the Anwar Sadat congressional gold medal were unveiled Sept. 17 during ceremonies in Washington, D.C.

This 1837 Classic Head gold $2.50 quarter eagle offered in Rosemont is one of only five confirmed Proof examples, identified by the stripes of its shield although worn to a grade of Good, Details.

Jeff and Chris interview Beth Deisher, of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation. They also discuss the commemoration of the September 11th.

One unexpected treasure, maybe the "largest" lot in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Rarities Night auction Aug. 15, was this 1973-S Eisenhower dollar, NGC Proof 65 Cameo, that is a major Mint error.

A recent Letter to the Editor mailed to Coin World was a jarring reminder that counterfeits plague many hobbies. The envelope bore a counterfeit stamp.

The U.S. Mint’s 10-coin America the Beautiful Quarters 2019 Circulating Coin set is scheduled to be offered to collectors beginning at noon Eastern Time Oct. 9.

The U.S. Mint officially launched the 2019 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarter dollar in ceremonies Sept. 5 at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

A dateless Philadelphia Mint double-denomination mule error $1.25 coin that sold at public auction Sept. 6 for $102,000 is the first example in years that won’t be headed into the collection of New Mexico collector Tommy Bolack.

The approved designs for the three-coin 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coin program were unveiled Sept. 6 in Springfield, Massachusetts, in conjunction with enshrinement ceremonies for the 2019 Hall of Fame class.

The U.S. Mint’s remaining 2019 offerings, including the 2019-W Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness quarter dollar to be released Nov. 4, drew reader attention this past week.

David Sundman, president of Littleton Coin Company, talks about growing up in the family business, what has kept them going for 75 years and some of his favorite coins to collect.

The finest known 1982 Lincoln, Small Date cent, PCGS MS-69 red, one of just two in that grade, sold for $15,600 in Stack’s Bowers Galleries Rarities Night auction Aug. 15.

The ANA put out a survey to determine the location for future conventions, asking its membership whether the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, is the optimal location for its flagship event.

Bob Green, President of Park Avenue Numismatics, discusses what caught and kept his interest in the hobby. Bob also talks about threats to coin collecting, and advice for people just starting out.

Jeff and Chris talk Montessori notes, the SS Central America and interview George Corell about his research on Confederate coinage.

Chris Seuntjens of Christopher’s Rare Coins discusses engaging the younger generation of coin collectors to ensure the future of the hobby, as well as the impact of counterfeits on the hobby. Chris also introduces his Christal Clear Showcases.

2019 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarter dollars struck in two different finishes at three U.S. Mint facilities are the components of a special three-coin set.

David Hall discusses the best strategy to be a successful coin buyer. He also talks third party grading services, underpriced areas of the market, and mistakes to avoid in collecting.

The U.S. Mint announced Sept. 4 designated release dates for 21 numismatic products, through Dec. 19, though a few products still have no specific sales dates.