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Nov 18, 2024, 17:00 PM
Congressional 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.Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 PMPeale’s Philadelphia museum medalet collection
by Steve RoachLen Augsburger's collection of medalets related to Charles Willson Peale's museums, collections of curiosities eventually sold to P.T. Barnum, were offered in a Stack's Bowers sale.Nov 12, 2024, 08:00 AMSolomon Island coins to bear King Charles III portrait
by Jeff StarckThe RAM introduced King Charles III's portrait on Solomon Islands coinage, backing the traditional Nguzu Nguzu image on a 2025 dollar coin; a Solomon Islands Central Bank official struck the first coin.Nov 11, 2024, 17:00 PMGold medal sought posthumously for Texas Marine
by Paul GilkesA Texas Marine killed in the line of duty in Iran 20 years ago is the subject of legislation calling for the award of a future congressional gold medal.Nov 11, 2024, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Nov. 11, 2024: Political impacts
by Larry JewettThe presidential election of 2024 has been completed and the results yield a number of circumstances that have an effect on numismatics including the fate of government leaders.Nov 10, 2024, 17:00 PMArtists invited to Weir Farm National Historical Park event
by Paul GilkesArtists are invited to apply for a monthlong residency at Weir Park National Historic Site, depicted on the reverse of Connecticut's America the Beautiful quarter dollar in 2020.Nov 10, 2024, 08:00 AMProvincial currency circulates in part of Argentina
by Larry JewettAs a means to protest government funding cuts, one region of Argentina has developed its own money that is accepted by some businesses but worthless outside the province.Nov 9, 2024, 17:00 PMCCAC meets Nov. 19 to review year-end report and proposed designs
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will gather via teleconference live on YouTube to discuss matters such as designs for superhero coins and an approved congressional gold medal.Nov 9, 2024, 12:00 PMMint adjusts bullion pricing spreadsheet for products
by Paul GilkesWith the increasing metals market prices for gold, palladium and platinum, the U.S. Mint has updated its pricing grid to determine the cost to consumers for future precious metal coin issues.