Legislation has been introduced in both houses of Congress that calls for a commemorative coin program for the nation's 250th birthday and the proposals call for unusual combinations.

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.

Four ancient mythical Chinese creatures representing the seasons are showcased on a new Antique Finish Ultra-High Relief 5-ounce .9999 fine $5 silver piedfort coin from Tuvalu issued by the Perth Mint.

A silver medal of Charles II for his father, 46 years after his father's execution, is in Heritage's ANA auction in Dallas in August. Its legend translates, “Learn virtue from me, good fortune from others."

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.

The latest in the Sea Creatures series of 50-penny coins created by the Pobjoy Mint on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory features the yellow longnose butterflyfish.

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.

After many delays, including COVID-19, the Economic Community of West African States announces its new single currency, the “eco,” will launch in 2027, with the 15 member nations finalizing timelines.

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.

In a tale of two countries, Venezuela and Zimbabwe are taking different approaches in their common endeavor to combat the encroachment of inflation on their respective nations.

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 French central bank, producer of 22% of the euro area's notes and 20-some other nations' notes, contracted with Portal Papers for multi-layer note technology EverFit to improve durability.

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.

Medieval gold coins discovered in the UK from the 14th century reign of Edward III, among the first gold coins he issued, coincided with an era of Black Death pandemics sweeping Europe.

With the passage of a budget bill and the subsequent signature of the governor, Ohio joins states that provide a sales-tax exemption on the purchase of investment metal and bullion coins.