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Mar 24, 2025, 17:00 PM
2025 Kennedy halves will go on sale in May
by Paul GilkesKennedy half dollars from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints go on sale from the U.S. Mint in bags and rolls on May 6, and the subscription option is open for ordering ahead of that date.Mar 24, 2025, 09:00 AM2025-S American Women quarter dollars Silver Proof Set on sale in April
by Paul GilkesA 10-coin set of Proof coins from the San Francisco Mint that includes 2025-S silver quarter dollars, dime and half dollar will be going on sale in late April for a retail price of $150.Mar 23, 2025, 12:00 PMGold medal sought for cultural curator Schomburg
by Paul GilkesArturo Alfonso Schomburg could be on the receiving end of a congressional gold medal for his work in preserving the history of the African diaspora.Mar 22, 2025, 17:00 PMCentral States annual convention drawing near
by Larry JewettThe annual Central States Numismatic Society convention will shine the spotlight on Nebraska with several activities and displays related to the Cornhusker State.Mar 22, 2025, 09:00 AMCongressional gold medal sought for James Earl Jones
by Larry JewettThe late actor James Earl Jones is deserving of a congressional gold medal according to the wishes of a New York representative who has proposed a bill on the subject.Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 PMFate of west coast Mint could be up in the air
by Paul GilkesThe fate of the San Francisco Mint rests in the hands of the Department of Government Efficiency that is looking into potentially selling the facility and closing the manufacturing plant.Mar 20, 2025, 16:00 PMGibson retires from Mint Director's position
by Paul GilkesVentris C. Gibson has elected to retire from government service and will leave her position as the director of the United States Mint with two years left in her appointed term.Mar 20, 2025, 09:30 AMWeek's Most Read: Expanding programs of honor
by Larry JewettNew legislation that included the potential inclusion of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in coin programs topped the interest among viewers at our website in mid-March.Mar 18, 2025, 11:00 AMOrganizers seeking RMS ‘Republic’ cargo call for investors
by Paul GilkesPreparations continue for an expedition to recover the lost cargo of the RMS "Republic" that sunk off the Massachusetts coast, and investors in the operation are sought.Mar 17, 2025, 11:00 AMBronze and silver inaugural medals being made for sale
by Paul GilkesMedalcraft is going to make inaugural medals in silver and bronze for public sale for the latest administration after word was received that none were available for purchase and made only for private distribution.Mar 16, 2025, 11:00 AMLawmakers call for an end to the Federal Reserve System
by Larry JewettThe Federal Reserve System has come under attack as bills separately introduced in the House and Senate call for the abolition of the entity that has guided monetary policy for over 100 years.Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AMBill seeks Sept. 11 commemoratives for 2027 issue
by Paul GilkesA new measure has been brought forth to suggest commemorative coins for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks with the coins being issued in 2027.Mar 14, 2025, 11:00 AMProof 2025 silver quarter dollar set on sale April 3
by Paul GilkesThe five-coin Proof 2025-S American Women silver quarter dollars set will be the last to feature coins in that series and the sets will become available from the U.S. Mint on April 3.Mar 13, 2025, 17:00 PMWhitman updates paper money book in Collector Series
by Kevin Harper"United States Currency" has been upgraded and will become a part of the Whitman Collector Series as the ninth edition of the popular reference goes on sale.Mar 13, 2025, 08:55 AMWeek's Most Read: Sacagawea designs
by Larry JewettThe talk about a potential 25th anniversary Sacagawea gold dollar coin allowed for reviving the discussion of certain elements of the design, which led reader attention for this week.Mar 13, 2025, 08:30 AMHoard coins exceed expectation in Noonans sale
by Larry JewettNoonans offered the Sapcote hoard in a recent auction, in which all of the coins were purchased by a U.S.-based buyer for considerably more than their pre-sale estimates.Mar 12, 2025, 17:00 PMCentral States selects Garrett for Q. David Bowers Award
by Larry JewettThe Central States Numismatic Society will be presenting its Q. David Bowers Award to Jeff Garrett at the 2025 convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, on April 26.Mar 12, 2025, 09:00 AMPresidential coin extension sought among new legislation
by Paul GilkesMeasures offered in Congress during the past week include some past ideas and a step toward adding the Carters to the Presidential dollar and First Spouse programs.Mar 11, 2025, 09:00 AMBill calls for $250 note to be issued with Trump portrait
by Paul GilkesA measure has been introduced to allow for the creation of a $250 note for the nation's semiquincentennial which would bear the likeness of current president Donald Trump.Mar 10, 2025, 17:00 PMFormer Tenino mayor views historic wooden money display
by Larry JewettThe former mayor of Tenino and current Thurston County (Wash.) Commissioner paid a visit to the Smithsonian Institution "The Value of Money" display that includes the community's wooden money from the pandemic.


















