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Aug 27, 2024, 08:00 AM
Designs set for review by panels in September
by Paul GilkesThe CCAC and the CFA have scheduled meetings in September to review the U.S. Mint's design ideas for congressional gold medals and for the DC Comics coins and medals.Aug 26, 2024, 12:00 PMKünker offers Thirty Years War collection in auction
by Jeff StarckA highlight of an upcoming sale by Künker that includes pieces from the period of the Thirty Years War is a 1636 silver medal honoring the exploits of Polish King Vladislav IV.Aug 26, 2024, 08:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for August 26, 2024: Coin discoveries
by Larry JewettThe thrill of the hunt is a never-ending sensation that drives collectors to look through change and seek out coins in places where they may be otherwise often overlooked.Aug 25, 2024, 17:00 PMAdditional Olympic handover medal details revealed
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint revealed further details about the multiple examples of the Olympic and Paralympic handover medals it minted to mark the Games' transition from Paris to Los Angeles in 2028.Aug 25, 2024, 08:00 AMU.S. Mint product selected as Coin of the Year winner
by Jeff StarckThe Coin of the Year ceremony returned to the ANA World's Fair of Money in 2024, just in time for the United States Mint to claim the top honors for its 2023 American Liberty gold coin.Aug 24, 2024, 17:00 PMLarge depository for bullion opens in Idaho
by Paul GilkesMoney Metals Exchange LLC has opened a precious metals bullion depository in Boise, Idaho, with more than double the vault capacity of Fort Knox in Kentucky.Aug 24, 2024, 12:00 PMACEF marks fake coins with COPY during ANA show
by Jeff StarckCollectors who were concerned about owning counterfeit coins and being in violation of the law were able to get relief as the coins were stamped with COPY to comply with the law.Aug 24, 2024, 08:00 AMOIG audit report about source of gold prompts action
by Paul GilkesAn investigation by the Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General into U.S. Mint practices in acquiring gold bullion may result in some procedural changes and an adjustment in the law.Aug 23, 2024, 17:00 PMKing Charles III’s definitive £1 coin entering circulation now
by Jeff StarckCoins bearing the likeness of King Charles III are beginning to circulate in the United Kingdom, with 2.975 million £1 coins featuring British bees on the reverse released Aug. 20.Aug 23, 2024, 10:00 AMWeek's Most Read: New Orleans Mint error coins
by Larry JewettError coins always grab attention, and the added element of a long ago Mint mark for a facility no longer in service heightens collector interest, as seen with recent error Morgan dollar sales.Aug 23, 2024, 08:00 AMBurleson retires after 23 years as Whitman president
by Coin World StaffMary Burleson is leaving the presidency of Whitman Publishing after serving 23 years in that position, during a 38-year tenure with the Alabama-based former owner, Anderson Companies.Aug 22, 2024, 16:00 PMGreat American Coin & Collectibles display lineup is ‘powerful’
by Larry JewettDisplay attractions being added to the first Great American Coin & Collectibles Show include Dell Loy Hansen's U.S. coin selections and a top-grade classic commemorative coin collection.Aug 21, 2024, 00:52 AMMarket Analysis: Small denominations in Heritage sale
by Steve RoachHigh grade Proof small denomination coins were a hit in Heritage Auctions' sale after the Central States Numismatic Society show, including a Proof 67 red 1877 Indian Head cent and 1891 Liberty Head 5-cent coin.Aug 21, 2024, 00:52 AMCAC Grading firm invites collectors to join registry
by Coin World StaffCAC Grading has set up a registry for displaying sets of coins graded by the company, with an additional option of creating sets that include the coins of other grading firms.Aug 21, 2024, 00:52 AMMarket Analysis: MS-63 1861-D gold $5 brings $336,000
by Steve RoachStack's Bowers Galleries sold an 1861-D Coronet gold $5 half eagle in a "Retro" PCGS green holder for $336,000 in the firm's offering of the Georgia Gold Rush Collection Aug. 25.Aug 19, 2024, 19:01 PMLegislative process takes another step forward
by Paul GilkesA hurdle that stood in the way of a measure to honor the "Dustoff" crews of Vietnam to receive a congressional gold medal has been cleared with sponsors aligning support.Aug 19, 2024, 18:01 PM11-year-old wins Royal Mint Museum story contest
by Jeff StarckThe annual short-story competition held by the Royal Mint Museum for pupils aged 8 to 11 in the UK was won by an 11-year-old North London girl who wrote about "Coins and the Sea."Aug 19, 2024, 17:00 PMEducation takes center stage at Great American show
by Larry JewettThe inaugural Great American Coin & Collectibles Show in Tampa Sept. 11 to 14 will include an opportunity for attendees to travel on a numismatic education journey.Aug 19, 2024, 12:00 PM2024 Irish coin honors St. Brigid centuries after her death
by Jeff StarckA new Proof .925 fine silver €15 coin pays honors to St. Brigid of Kildare who was dedicated to the poor throughout Ireland and sought to increase tranquility in the world.Aug 19, 2024, 08:00 AMNCBA member achievements awarded at annual dinner
by Larry JewettThe annual membership dinner and update on August 7 for the NCBA included special awards that were given for efforts by members to improve economic conditions within numismatics.