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Oct 21, 2024, 08:00 AM
Sports heroes subject of coin, medal proposals
by Paul GilkesNew legislation calls for a congressional gold medal for the U.S. Olympic hockey team from the 1980 games, and another measure for a commemorative program for a sports hero gains attention.Oct 20, 2024, 17:00 PMStack's sets March 2025 dates for next Bruun Collection auction
by Coin World StaffAfter a successful first sale of L.E. Bruun Collection selections, more offerings from the collection will appear in a second Stack's Bower Galleries auction session, in Switzerland in March 2025.Oct 20, 2024, 12:00 PMCCAC recommends designs for 2026 dime, half dollar
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee took a look at suggested designs for circulating dimes and half dollars and made recommendations during a two-day meeting.Oct 20, 2024, 08:00 AMRoyal Mint issues new coins for bullion series
by Jeff StarckNew bullion coins being issued by the Royal Mint harken to the myths and legends of the region's history, retelling tales of beings whose stories have endured for centuries.Oct 19, 2024, 17:00 PMLatvia honors architect with 2024 silver €5 coin
by Jeff StarckThe work of a distinguished architect native to the country is the subject of a Proof .999 fine silver €5 coin that is being offered by the Bank of Latvia.Oct 19, 2024, 08:00 AMExceptional Proof Indian Head 5-cent pieces at Heritage
by Steve RoachThose on the lookout for high quality Indian Head 5-cent coins will be watching the upcoming sale by Heritage Auctions that includes a trio of top examples to add to a collection.Oct 18, 2024, 17:00 PMMint artists revisit platinum $100 coin designs for 2026–2028 series
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee had a busy two-day session that including looking at three years' worth of designs for the Proof American Eagle Charters of Freedom platinum $100 coin series.Oct 18, 2024, 12:00 PMWeek's Most Read: Mutilated coins and the Mint
by Larry JewettReader interest continued high for the announcement that the U.S. Mint was about to phase out the program to redeem mutilated coins, keeping the story on top this week.Oct 17, 2024, 16:01 PMCCAC reviews multiple options for 2026 quarter dollars
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee considered multiple possible designs for five different quarter dollars to help celebrate 250 years of the nation's progress.Oct 13, 2024, 08:00 AMRCM unveils special classic wheat 5-cent coin
by Jeff StarckMembers of the Royal Canadian Mint's loyalty club will be able to acquire an exclusive five-cent coin with a Wheat design that was previously submitted but never used.Oct 12, 2024, 17:00 PMGuernsey seeks new note designs, plans shifts to polymer
by Larry JewettThe island of Guernsey is planning to change the look of their currency after 30 years and the change is more than superficial with a move to a polymer substrate.Oct 12, 2024, 08:00 AMGold medal for former president Jimmy Carter proposed
by Paul GilkesFormer president Jimmy Carter, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is the subject of congressional gold medal legislation offered in the House of Representatives.Oct 11, 2024, 17:00 PMDeadline for 2025 Summer Seminar scholarships
by Coin World StaffA Jan. 31, 2025, deadline is in effect for individuals seeking scholarship assistance to attend the ANA's Summer Seminar sessions.Oct 11, 2024, 08:00 AMWeek's Most Read: Service to be eliminated
by Larry JewettConsumers are left wondering what to do about mutilated U.S. coins with the announcement that the U.S. Mint is phasing out a redemption program and buyers are interested in Reverse Proof offerings.Oct 10, 2024, 17:00 PMWhitman Brands spearheads Coins for the Cure program
by Coin World StaffWhitman Brands is offering a special limited edition American Women quarters album that is pink in color and proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation's fight against breast cancer.Oct 10, 2024, 08:00 AMPAN Fall Coin Show offers attraction for everyone
by Coin World StaffThe Fall show of the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) will offer something for all levels of numismatic interest including informative lectures and a vast bourse.Oct 8, 2024, 17:00 PMCanada issues new single-source gold $50 Maple Leaf
by Jeff StarckThe latest $50 coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint from gold mined at a single source, this time a northern Ontario mine, follows single-source Maple Leafs from Quebec and Nunavut.Oct 8, 2024, 08:00 AMCCAC to look at 2026 coin designs in two-day meeting
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee is scheduled for a two-day session to delve into some of the designs that could be featured on the coins marking the nation's 250th anniversary.Oct 7, 2024, 17:00 PM2024-S American Innovation Reverse Proof dollar set
by Paul GilkesThe four 2024 issues in the American Innovation dollar coin series are offered in a Reverse Proof finish as a set, with subscriber orders being accepted and an online sales launch in December.Oct 7, 2024, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Oct. 7, 2024: Finding the fun
by Larry JewettRoll searching is an activity that can be pursued at any level and one reader took it back in time to spend his summer months going through 35,000 Lincoln cents.


















