Measures 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.

A 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.

The 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.

Potential repeal of a tax exemption provision in the state of New York could have an undesired impact on the state's revenue if the state's legislature goes that way, and consumers need to act.

Some legislative measures introduced in Congress call for the likeness of President Trump on notes, including a never before issued $250 denomination. What are they thinking?

The upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Presidential silver medal being issued by the United States Mint will carry the same design as a previous issue but will have some key differences.

The 2026 edition of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" continues to be a leading numismatic reference, with an updated presentation for a better user experience.

Above-ground silver fabricated into consumer goods is less price-sensitive than bullion in coins, bars, and jewelry and is less affected by the market price, according to The Silver Institute.

The discussion of a potential 25th anniversary version of the Sacagawea dollar coin opened up the opportunity to revisit design elements of the original production.

The eighth design in the Royal Tudor Beasts Collection offered by the Royal Mint showcases the White Greyhound of Richmond among the creatures with the regal connection.

Suggestions of a potential visit to the vaults at the United States Bullion Depository in Fort Knox by the current administration brought memories of a 1974 trip and why it may not happen again.

Designs for American Eagle platinum $100 coins for issue in 2027 and 2028 in the 3-year Charters of Freedom series were reviewed and recommended by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.

A special .9999 fine gold Sacagawea dollar issue to be struck at the West Point Mint is planned for the coin's 25th anniversary, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee reviewed the designs.

A judge ruled that adding prison time for treasure hunter Tommy Thompson, already incarcerated for 10+ years, is not likely to make him reveal the information the court seeks.

It has been awhile since any government official was granted access to the vaults in Fort Knox and the latest administration's request may likely find itself denied as a matter of national security.

Measures previously offered in the House of Representatives are re-introduced seeking congressional gold medals for groups and individuals believed to be worthy of he honor.

California, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin form the next quartet of states highlighted in the American Innovation dollar coin series, and the CCAC picked its favorites among the 2026 design ideas.

For the 250th anniversary of "the shot heard round the world," Northeast Numismatics in Concord, Mass., supplied Dan Carr with 250 of the 1925 commemorative half dollars to be overstruck for 2025.

An early map of Washington, D.C., is the latest scene featured in the Tiffany Art coin series, with a blue glass river insert adding visual appeal to the 3-ounce silver $20 coin struck in the name of Palau.

Among guest speakers scheduled to enlighten attendees at the ANA's National Money Fair in Atlanta from Feb. 27 to March 1, Dennis Tucker will present a session on Philippine coins.