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Jun 4, 2025, 06:53 AM
Superhero coins and medals on the horizon from U.S. Mint
by Paul GilkesThe first of the superhero coins and medals from the U.S. Mint will feature Superman and will become available in July with two more issues due out in 2025.Jun 4, 2025, 06:41 AMCataloging Good For travel token on steamship 'Dolphin'
by Paul GilkesSteamship tokens have been the subject of recent research including those used for transit on a route between Seattle and destinations in Alaska.Jun 4, 2025, 06:31 AMMedal honor sought for pioneer Henrietta Lacks
by Paul GilkesMeasures have been introduced in the House and Senate calling for congressional gold medal recognition for Henrietta Lacks whose medical treatment led to life-saving discoveries.May 27, 2025, 09:00 AMRanger gold medal ceremony set for June 26
by Paul GilkesCongress has approved the use of Emancipation Hall for the June 26 awarding of a congressional gold medal approved in 2022 for Army Rangers who served in WWII>May 26, 2025, 17:00 PMDubious double denomination examined by coppers experts
by Paul GilkesA review of a double denomination coin from the 1800s has led experts to believe the coin was likely created outside the production facilities of the U.S. Mint.May 26, 2025, 09:00 AMJefferson's Virginia home offers a new visitor experience
by Paul GilkesVisitors to the home of Thomas Jefferson will have a chance to learn more about Jefferson's relationship with fellow patriot Alexander Hamilton in a new experience connected to the semiquincentennial.May 25, 2025, 09:00 AMMyCollect site showcases Elite rarities collection
by Larry JewettA collection built on the book "100 Greatest U.S. Coins" is being revealed through the MyCollect social site with many of the coins expected to be displayed at future events.May 24, 2025, 09:00 AMLatest American Women quarter to be released in June
by Paul GilkesA June 3 release date has been announced for the third American Women quarter dollar to bear a 2025 date and it will be issued in honor of Dr. Vera Rubin.May 23, 2025, 17:00 PMU.S. Mint draws peer recognition for circulating coin
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint took top honors in "Best Circulating Coin" at the 2025 Mint Directors Conference for the work on the Jovita Idár issue in the American Women quarter dollar series.May 22, 2025, 18:00 PMNumismatic leader David L. Ganz passes at 75
by Paul GilkesLong-time numismatic advocate David L. Ganz, whose work included legal representation for organizations and community service, passed away at the age of 75.May 3, 2025, 09:00 AMStack's Bowers to sell extensive hobo nickel collection
by Paul GilkesA collection of more than 600 hobo nickels will be offered in multiple sales by Stack's Bowers as Candace Kagin makes the decision to liquidate a 20-year collection.May 1, 2025, 07:00 AMNo progress on U.S. Space Force medal for series
by Paul GilkesThere has been no known progress on creating a medal to honor the Space Force as part of the U.S. Mint series dealing with the U.S. military.Apr 25, 2025, 09:00 AMFlorida Innovation dollar next for 2025 release in May
by Paul GilkesThe American Innovation dollar series for 2025 continues with the planned release of bags and rolls of the coin commending innovation in Florida that go on sale May 15.Apr 24, 2025, 07:46 AMWeek's Most Read: Penny production rolls on
by Larry JewettInterest remains high about the cent and the uncertain future it faces, and visitors to the website are keeping a watchful eye on the Department of Government Efficiency.Apr 23, 2025, 23:12 PMNational Coin Week theme focuses on pop culture in 2025
by Larry JewettFor over 100 years, the American Numismatic Association has presented Nation Coin Week, and this year's focus will be on how numismatics is impacted by popular culture.Apr 10, 2025, 08:00 AMCongressional gold medal for heroics at Pearl Harbor
by Paul GilkesA mess attendant on duty during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor saved lives and took a position to defend the ship, and his actions could lead to a posthumous congressional gold medal.Apr 9, 2025, 17:00 PMPlanchet supply is enough to keep the cent in production
by Paul GilkesEnough planchets are in Mint inventory to produce 2025 Lincoln cents for current Federal Reserve orders and numismatic sets, as efforts toward eliminating the denomination mount.Apr 9, 2025, 07:32 AMDOGE looking into potential changes in Mint operations
by Paul GilkesThe Department of Government Efficiency is impacting United States Mint operations, with 300 positions eliminated and a like number still expected to be chopped.Apr 8, 2025, 17:00 PMDahlonega Mint artifact presented to Georgia library
by Paul GilkesOne of the few artifacts to survive the 1878 fire that destroyed the former Dahlonega Mint is donated to the University of Georgia for display to the world.NEWS-
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