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Nov 4, 2024, 17:00 PM
Nebraska-themed educational exhibits wanted by CSNS
by Larry JewettThe 2025 Central States Numismatic Society convention will again feature educational exhibits, and the call is out for displays with a focus on Nebraska for the April gathering.Nov 4, 2024, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Nov. 4, 2024: Think about gift ideas
by Larry JewettBefore we know it, the holiday season will be here, providing the perfect gift-giving occasion to boost a numismatist's efforts with many more options than just the next coin.Nov 3, 2024, 12:00 PMACEF joins SHOP SAFE Act coalition to protect consumers
by Coin World StaffThe Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation is joining forces with others who are seeking to protect consumers from vendors on e-commerce platforms that sell counterfeit products.Nov 2, 2024, 08:00 AMMoran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel
by Coin World StaffAuthor and current CCAC commissioner Michael Moran was recently honored with commission as a Kentucky Colonel, honoring his noteworthy service and achievements.Oct 31, 2024, 17:00 PMNovember ceremony planned at Gobrecht grave in Pennsylvania
by Paul GilkesMint officials are expected to take part in a ceremony at the gravesite of Christian Gobrecht as the Liberty Seated Collector's Club will place a new marker on the resting spot of the famous designer.Oct 31, 2024, 10:00 AMProof 1975-S, No S dime sells for new record price
by Larry JewettWhen the bidding ended on Oct. 27 in a GreatCollections sale, a new record of $506,250 was paid for one of the two known Proof 1975-S, No S Roosevelt dimes.Oct 31, 2024, 08:00 AMWeek's Most Read: Flowing Hair medal sales
by Larry JewettSales of the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal attracted the highest interest this week as a limited edition of privy marked pieces drew attention and generated a strong secondary market.Oct 29, 2024, 17:00 PMCarson City bullion balance in Holabird November sale
by Paul GilkesThe original bullion balance employed while the Carson City Mint was operational and afterward in a casino diplay is consigned to a November Holabird Western Americana auction.Oct 29, 2024, 12:00 PMCFA sees potential designs for 2026 quarter dollars
by Paul GilkesThe Commission of Fine Arts followed a previous meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, also considering designs for five quarter dollars to be issued in 2026.Oct 29, 2024, 08:00 AMCFA looks at dime, half dollar designs for 2026
by Paul GilkesThe Commission of Fine Arts took a turn at reviewing celebratory designs proposed for the dimes and half dollars of 2026 and made their recommendations to the Treasury secretary.Oct 28, 2024, 08:00 AMEngraved, embellished Barber quarter likely unique tribute item
by Paul GilkesAn ornate Masonic Order medal engraving replaces the obverse of a Barber Type II Reverse quarter dollar, and collector Bob Moffatt features the piece in the "Journal of the Barber Coin Collectors’ Society."Oct 24, 2024, 12:00 PMFlowing Hair anniversary medal opening sales brisk
by Paul GilkesThe first day sales of the 230th anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal provided a good indication that the product was on its way to a sellout, boosted by random privy marks.Oct 24, 2024, 09:58 AMWeek's Most Read: Impressive 5-cent offerings
by Larry JewettImages of quality Indian Head 5-cent coins heading up an impressive array of coins in an upcoming Heritage auction drew high attention, as did possible 2026 coin designs.Oct 21, 2024, 17:00 PMHeritage sets record with 1895 Proof Morgan silver dollar
by Steve RoachHeritage set a record for a Proof 1895 Morgan dollar sale at auction, and a high quality 1879 Flowing Hair gold $4 stella pattern proved its continuing popularity in another recent offering.Oct 21, 2024, 08:00 AMSports heroes subject of coin, medal proposals
by Paul GilkesNew legislation calls for a congressional gold medal for the U.S. Olympic hockey team from the 1980 games, and another measure for a commemorative program for a sports hero gains attention.Oct 20, 2024, 12:00 PMCCAC recommends designs for 2026 dime, half dollar
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee took a look at suggested designs for circulating dimes and half dollars and made recommendations during a two-day meeting.Oct 19, 2024, 08:00 AMExceptional Proof Indian Head 5-cent pieces at Heritage
by Steve RoachThose on the lookout for high quality Indian Head 5-cent coins will be watching the upcoming sale by Heritage Auctions that includes a trio of top examples to add to a collection.Oct 18, 2024, 12:00 PMWeek's Most Read: Mutilated coins and the Mint
by Larry JewettReader interest continued high for the announcement that the U.S. Mint was about to phase out the program to redeem mutilated coins, keeping the story on top this week.Oct 17, 2024, 16:01 PMCCAC reviews multiple options for 2026 quarter dollars
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee considered multiple possible designs for five different quarter dollars to help celebrate 250 years of the nation's progress.NEWS-
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Subscription options open for 2025-S Silver Proof set
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Military privy marks on 2025 Proof American Eagle dollars
Jun 14, 2025, 09:00 AM by Paul Gilkes