In an effort to crackdown on parties attempting to circumvent Mint policies, new guidelines have been issued for members of the Authorized Bulk Purchase Program with sanctions imposed on violators.

The hunt is on for the 2021 Kennedy half dollars now that Philadelphia Mint coins have been found as newly discovered silver dollars also have turned up, indicating pleasant findings can await diligent collectors.

The Coin World Podcast goes out of this world with our interview subject, Richard Jurek. On the anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s moon landing, Richard discusses space-flown currency and numismatic items, as well as the effects of modern space exploration by Richard Branson with Virgin Galactic, and Jeff Bezos with Blue Origin. Larry and Jeff also answer reader emails and dive into numismatic history.

Heritage Auctions reveals some top consignments to date for its January 2022 auction for the FUN Show in Orlando, Florida, with a collection of early large cents to lead the way.

An article about the collecting habits of young collectors published a century ago offers observations still relevant today, though its author might be surprised at some modern trends.

As major coin shows begin to re-appear on the schedule of events, the Long Beach Expo is getting set to return in September after over 18 months of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The United States Mint is interested in the opinions of its customers and the general public about its customer satisfaction surveys and other related studies and inquiries.

The annual accounting of the dollar coins held in inventory by the Federal Reserve indicates a supply sufficient to last more than 20 years, amounting to $1.064 billion.

A 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar is recently discovered in a European accumulation, and a fifth known 1922 Peace, Modified High Relief dollar is found in circulated coins acquired in bulk: discoveries are out there!

After recent discovery of 2021-D Kennedy half dollars available at a bank hinted that the denomination is being circulated, examples from the Philadelphia Mint are also appearing.

News about the impending circulation of Kennedy half dollars dominated reader attention, while some top quality coins leading recent auction results also captured interest.

Many San Francisco Mint Lincoln cents from the early days hold high appeal and a recent 1924-S example from the Duckor Collection was a sales leader at Heritage's recent auction.

Jeff and Larry recap the visit to Summer FUN and talk to the parties involved as a young man proposes with a meaningful Russian coin with the help on an online coin dealer.

A unique variety of 1855 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head pioneer gold $20 coin, with the reverse of the Small Head type, is offered without reserve in a GreatCollections auction closing Aug. 15.

A cherished 1909 Lincoln, V.D.B. cent with the designer Victor David Brenner’s initials prominently hugging the bottom reverse rim graded Mint State 68 red by PCGS — sold for $56,400.

The Fed is ordering Kennedy half dollars for circulation again, after years of the Mint routing production as collector products at premium prices. Collectors are finding rolls of them in circulation.

A collection of early half dollars that features over 30 coins that are at least tied for finest-known honors at PCGS, including 25 that are the single finest-known at the service will be sold in September.

Visitors to the 2021 ANA World's Fair of Money near Chicago in August will have the chance to see and hear the bell that was recovered from the wreckage of the SS Central America.

Top-graded Lincoln, Wheat cents from the GL and SL Stonebarger Collection were a central consignment of the June 17 and 18 Heritage U.S. Coins auction with great examples sold.

There's no word on when the public can resume touring U.S. Mint facilities after the service was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new app for virtual tours is available.