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US Coins
Dec 22, 2022, 10 AMSales of 2022 commemorative coins end Dec. 28
Few days remain for customers to purchase from the Mint the available 2022 commemorative coins in the Negro Leagues Baseball program and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor program. -
World Coins
Dec 21, 2022, 10 AMLatvia issues coin honoring Ukraine fight for freedom
Latvia, not directly involved in the war between Ukraine and Russia, supports Ukraine's quest for freedom with a Proof .999 fine silver €5 coin by a Ukrainian artist; part of sales go to charity for Ukraine. -
Paper Money
Dec 21, 2022, 9 AMFirst King Charles III notes are unveiled by Bank of England
The Bank of England reveals its polymer bank notes with the portrait of King Charles III on the face, anticipated to begin appearing in circulation by 2024, with no change to the back of the notes. -
World Coins
Dec 19, 2022, 10 AMCanada circulates colorful mourning $2 coin for queen
If this is colorful — a distinctive black outer ring on the RCM's ringed-bimetallic 2022 circulating commemorative $2 coin evokes a black arm-band to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. -
US Coins
Dec 19, 2022, 9 AMSimpson’s Proof $20 Saints at Heritage’s FUN Platinum Night sale
Exceptional Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagles, including a 1907 Saint-Gaudens, Small Edge Lettering, Arabic Numerals coin, will be offered by Heritage during its Jan. 12 sale. -
Paper Money
Dec 19, 2022, 8 AMYellen-Malerba Series 2021 notes in production at BEP
Series 2021 notes are now being printed with the signatures of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasurer Lynn Roberge Malerba, the first U.S. paper money series to carry signatures two women. -
US Coins
Dec 19, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Dec. 19, 2022: What will 2023 bring?
As we prepare to enter the new year, let us look into our mythical crystal ball and attempt to predict what the numismatic community will witness in 2023. Here are some thoughts from our editorial staff. -
US Coins
Dec 16, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Jefferson Head cent
The unique nature of the 1795 "Jefferson Head" cent attracted reader interest, and how prop money for movies is leaving the studio and turning up in public transactions also drew attention. -
US Coins
Dec 16, 2022, 8 AMSalvors claim 2023 recovery effort for SS Pacific treasure
Operations are expected to begin in 2023 in the process of finding the gold that was on the SS "Pacific" when the ship sank in 1875, as a court cleared the way for the exclusive salvage rights. -
US Coins
Dec 16, 2022, 8 AMSubscription option opens at Mint for 2023 half dollars
2023 Kennedy half dollars from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints are set for issue in rolls and bags in the spring, but customers can sign up now to purchase the products, to be sent at time of issue. -
US Coins
Dec 15, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: 1873 is final year of Seated Liberty dollar
One of the finest Proof 1873 Seated Liberty dollars, this Proof 66 example also offered evidence of die doubling and recently sold for $21,600 in Heritage's offering of the Perfection Collection. -
US Coins
Dec 15, 2022, 10 AMNCBA calls for nominations to serve on organization board
Eight voting director positions to be filled Jan. 1, 2023, on the board of the National Coin & Bullion Association are open for membership nominations, and member voting begins Dec. 23. -
US Coins
Dec 15, 2022, 10 AMMint opens subscription for 2023-W American Eagle silver dollar
The Uncirculated 2023-W American Eagle silver dollar will be available in the spring, but interested customers can use the Mint's subscription option to secure theirs ahead of time. -
US Coins
Dec 14, 2022, 7 PMMarket Analysis: Civil War Seated Liberty dollar duo
During the Heritage sale of the Perfection Collection of Proof Seated Liberty dollars in October, two high-grade Civil War era examples offered brilliant color and brought high returns. -
World Coins
Dec 13, 2022, 10 AMEstonia issues circulating commem €2 supporting Ukraine
Estonia supports the struggle of Ukraine in the war against Russia with a 2022 circulating commemorative €2 coin issued for circulation Nov. 29 (and sold in a coin card priced at €18 since the summer). -
US Coins
Dec 12, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Proof 1866 Seated Liberty, With Motto dollar
A Proof 67 example of the 1866 Seated Liberty, With Motto dollar realized $96,000 in the Oct. 6 Heritage Premier Session auction of The Perfection Collection, featuring eye appealing toned dollars. -
World Coins
Dec 12, 2022, 10 AM2023 Swiss shooting talers on pre-order with lower mintages
Pre-ordering is open for the 2023 Swiss shooting taler medals in silver and gold versions for the event to be held in Obwalden. Both versions have lower mintages than the 2022 issues. -
Paper Money
Dec 12, 2022, 8 AMUnited Arab Emirates releases new high-denomination note
Featuring the United Arab Emirates' global achievements in space exploration and clean energy, the UAE's new highest denomination note is printed on a durable polymer substrate for longer circulation. -
US Coins
Dec 12, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Dec. 12, 2022: Please write us
Coin World offers several columns that readers, not our editors, write, including "Letters to the Editor" and "Guest Commentary." They're your spaces to contribute your thoughts, so please use them. Write to us. -
Paper Money
Dec 12, 2022, 12 AMBarbados issues new series of bank notes with updated designs
Barbados' new bank note series, all polymer, changes the subjects to a vertical presentation, among other differences in detail, and was issued from the central bank to commercial banks Dec. 5.