As 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.

The 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.

With 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.

The International Latino Book Awards group gives honorable mention to the work of a Texas numismatist and author who wrote about El Paso area numismatics.

Bags and rolls of circulation finish American Women quarter dollars featuring Zitkala-Ša, the series' final subject for 2024, are on sale from the U.S. Mint, including 665,000 coins from the San Francisco Mint.

The sale of the Mint's 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair gold dollar coin is set to begin Nov. 14, with its price, based on the Mint's newly revamped pricing grid, to be revealed by Nov. 13 .

The United States Mint website now has a new design with several enhancements intended to make the online experience positive for visitors and customers.

This week's top stories show readers' continued interest in the Mint's 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal, upcoming coin designs and a record-setting recent auction.

Reversing a previous announcement that the program would be discontinued, a change of circumstance revives the Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal series, and actress Molly Picon is honored in 2024.

The 2025 Central States Numismatic Society convention will again feature educational exhibits, and the call is out for displays with a focus on Nebraska for the April gathering.

Before we know it, the holiday season will be here, providing the perfect gift-giving occasion to boost a numismatist's efforts with many more options than just the next coin.

A Colorado dealer recently submitted a British Proof coin that features an unintentional pairing of obverse and reverse, a "mule," to Professional Coin Grading Service, where it was assigned a top grade.

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation is joining forces with others who are seeking to protect consumers from vendors on e-commerce platforms that sell counterfeit products.

A 1797 “Wildman of Jesso” bronze half-penny-sized advertising token was the star attraction during Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s 18th century British token auction Oct. 7 in London.

Author and current CCAC commissioner Michael Moran was recently honored with commission as a Kentucky Colonel, honoring his noteworthy service and achievements.

More than 400 lots, led by a $50 Republic of Texas note, were offered during the Fall U.S. Currency Obsolete Banknote Showcase Auction from Heritage Auctions.

Switzerland will see the return of a classic design and a seldom used denomination as Swissmint reveals their newest gold collector coin.

Mint officials are expected to take part in a ceremony at the gravesite of Christian Gobrecht as the Liberty Seated Collector's Club will place a new marker on the resting spot of the famous designer.

When the bidding ended on Oct. 27 in a GreatCollections sale, a new record of $506,250 was paid for one of the two known Proof 1975-S, No S Roosevelt dimes.

Sales of the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal attracted the highest interest this week as a limited edition of privy marked pieces drew attention and generated a strong secondary market.