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Nov 25, 2024, 09:00 AM
ANS honors past president as executive director namesake
by Coin World StaffThe family of the late Sydney Martin has provided an endowment to the American Numismatic Society for the position of executive to be named in honor of the past president.Nov 24, 2024, 17:00 PMRare note from Philadelphia area seen by graders
by Coin World StaffPCGS Banknote recently had an opportunity to certify and grade an 1862 Bank of Germantown note, the first of its kind to be offered to the grading service.Nov 24, 2024, 12:00 PMLatvia issues circulating commemorative ornament €2
by Jeff StarckA circulating commemorative €2 coin was released Nov. 21 with subject being the puzuris, a winter solstice ornament native to the country of Latvia.Nov 24, 2024, 09:00 AMBuying frenzy surrounds Flowing Hair gold dollar
by Paul GilkesThe issuance of the gold dollar celebrating the 2130th anniversary of the country's first dollar led to a quick sellout and a boisterous secondary market with more excitement to come.Nov 23, 2024, 09:00 AMGrinch coins to be available in time for the holiday
by Larry JewettThe first coins bearing the characters created by children's book author Dr. Seuss will go on sale through Rare Collectibles TV in time for holiday purchases.Nov 22, 2024, 17:00 PMBook commemorates centennial medallions of Canada
by Larry JewettA new work is available that centers on the medallions issued in Canada for the historic occasion of the nation's centennial in 1967, featuring over 1,000 images and detailed information.Nov 22, 2024, 12:00 PMWorking dogs to be recognized on commemorative coins
by Larry JewettCongress has passed a proposal calling for a commemorative coin program in 2027 that would feature the nation's working dogs with surcharges set aside for America's VetDogs.Nov 21, 2024, 09:55 AMWeek's Most Read: More on Flowing Hair gold
by Larry JewettThe Mint's sale of the Flowing Hair gold coin and subsequent announcement of the Stack's Bowers auction of privy-marked examples dominated the attention of readers.Nov 19, 2024, 09:00 AMSale date for Army bronze medal set for Dec. 5
by Paul GilkesThe bronze version of the U.S. Army 1.5-inch medal will be offered by the U.S. Mint beginning December 5 to continue the ongoing program honoring the nation's military.Nov 18, 2024, 17:00 PMCongressional gold medal sought for WWII unit
by Paul GilkesA measure has been introduced in the House of Representatives calling for a congressional gold medal that would recognize the efforts of a unit that helped in the D-Day invasion.Nov 18, 2024, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Nov. 18, 2024: Auction impact
by Jeff StarckA special auction will be coming from the U.S. Mint as the only source for special Flowing Hair anniversary gold coins and it calls to question the impact it has on traditional sales channels.Nov 17, 2024, 17:00 PMBook explores California history through notes
by Coin World StaffA new book based on the Eric Agnew collection of California notes has been released with the idea of connecting currency as a means of detailing the state's history.Nov 16, 2024, 17:00 PMMint of Gdansk issues Lady of the Lake silver coin
by Jeff StarckA new coin that continues the series of offerings surrounding the tale of The Witcher is being released by the Mint of Gdansk with a 2024 two-ounce .999 fine silver $5.Nov 16, 2024, 08:00 AMSales window closing on 2024 commemorative programs
by Paul GilkesSales of the two 2024 commemorative coin programs will be wrapping up at the end of the year and there are still many options for collectors to acquire one or more of the coins.Nov 15, 2024, 17:00 PMElection leaves political appointees in jeopardy
by Paul GilkesA change in the executive branch after an election means that political appointees of the now lame duck administration will likely be asked to leave and new personnel could be forthcoming.Nov 15, 2024, 12:00 PMStack's Bowers to auction privy-marked Flowing Hair gold coins
by Coin World StaffThe United States Mint has chosen Stack's Bowers Galleries to auction the 230 privy-marked Flowing Hair 230th anniversary gold coins in a December 12 sale with no buyer's premium.Nov 15, 2024, 08:48 AMMystery box find comes to GreatCollections auction
by Larry JewettA collector who invested $375 in a WitterBrick purchase ended up finding a valuable 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief double eagle that has been consigned to GreatCollections.Nov 14, 2024, 09:46 AMWeek's Most Read: Flowing Hair gold coin
by Larry JewettThe 230th anniversary Flowing hair silver and gold products have been commanding the bulk of the attention among visitors to coinworld.com in the past few weeks.Nov 13, 2024, 17:00 PMDenmark releases 20-kroner coin for new king
by Jeff StarckDenmark has issued a Passing of the Crown coin to honor the ascension of King Frederik X's who has taken the leadership position after the abdication of Queen Margethe II.Nov 12, 2024, 17:00 PMTanzania shilling note recall coming in 2025
by Larry JewettTanzania will recall its older shilling notes, mostly issues more than 20 years old, removing those long-standing notes from circulation and replacing them with newer issues.