For over 100 years, the American Numismatic Association has presented Nation Coin Week, and this year's focus will be on how numismatics is impacted by popular culture.

Legislative action in Maryland is leading toward the repeal of a sales tax exemption on coin and bullion purchases, and it is important to realize that change could come anywhere and any time.

A mess attendant on duty during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor saved lives and took a position to defend the ship, and his actions could lead to a posthumous congressional gold medal.

Enough planchets are in Mint inventory to produce 2025 Lincoln cents for current Federal Reserve orders and numismatic sets, as efforts toward eliminating the denomination mount.

The Department of Government Efficiency is impacting United States Mint operations, with 300 positions eliminated and a like number still expected to be chopped.

One of the few artifacts to survive the 1878 fire that destroyed the former Dahlonega Mint is donated to the University of Georgia for display to the world.

The Kentucky General Assembly took action to preserve tax exemptions on bullion, coins and currency in the state by passing a new bill and overriding its veto by the state's governor.

Over 50 notes that featured the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from British Commonwealth countries and territories were sold by Heritage Auctions as the Balmoral Collection.

While the product is longer be seen as a featured item on the U.S. Mint's website, officials say the Jan. 6 bronze medals can still be purchased.

April Fools' Day used to be a time when the rumor started about the U.S. eliminating the cent. That has taken on a new life, but there have been other numismatic hoaxes on April 1.

Precious metals could be escaping the impact of the reciprocal tariffs that were announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, according to the National Coin & Bullion Association.

The possibility of the closure of the San Francisco Mint as a result of ongoing government initiatives in reducing expenses has collectors wondering about the facility's future.

The Detroit Historical Museum will be the site for a public ceremony April 8 to celebrate the launch of the American Innovation dollar devoted to Michigan.

Kennedy 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.

A 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.

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg could be on the receiving end of a congressional gold medal for his work in preserving the history of the African diaspora.

The annual Central States Numismatic Society convention will shine the spotlight on Nebraska with several activities and displays related to the Cornhusker State.

The 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.

The 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.

Ventris 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.