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US Coins
Nov 18, 2022, 8 AMMint unveils 2023 Native American dollar design
The United States Mint has announced the approved reverse design for the 2023 Native American dollar. The reverse design recognizes Osage Nation prima ballerina Maria Tallchief. -
Precious Metals
Nov 17, 2022, 3 PMCourt awards silver to salvors of ship sunk in 1942
The British Admiralty Court found that a salvage operation in 2017 that recovered silver bars from a ship sunk by a Japanese sub in 1942 can keep its findings and not turn them over to South Africa. -
US Coins
Nov 17, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Much nicer than average quarter eagle
The 1856-D Coronet gold quarter eagle has a reputation as being among the worst strikes in Dahlonega Mint products but an example brought $50,400 during a Heritage Auctions sale. -
US Coins
Nov 16, 2022, 2 PMANA board of governors approves $6.5 million fiscal 2023 budget
The fiscal year 2023 budget for the American Numismatic Association has been approved by the board of governors with nearly half of the $6.5 million devoted to supporting educational efforts. -
US Coins
Nov 16, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Softness on two Draped Bust silver coins
Uneven strikes are often found on early U.S. coins that results in lower quality details that impact value even though few examples of the coins have survived to date. -
US Coins
Nov 15, 2022, 3 PMANA creates YN scholarship honoring David Lisot
To honor numismatist and media personality David Lisot, the American Numismatic Association has created a scholarship fund and is welcoming donations that will benefit young numismatists. -
US Coins
Nov 14, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: The importance of a coin’s strike
Some coins have a reputation for lower quality strike characteristics and a softer strike can often play a role in the final decision on grading and subsequently the value of the coin. -
World Coins
Nov 14, 2022, 9 AMRoyal Mint, Pobjoy Mint offer King Tut commemoratives
The centennial of the discovery of King Tut's tomb is the occasion for the Royal Mint and Pobjoy Mint to issue several different 2022 coins. -
Paper Money
Nov 14, 2022, 8 AMCrikey! Australian bank notes do not depict Steve Irwin
Australian notes created for use in a movie were stolen from the film production site and authorities are warning residents to be on the lookout for the money that has obvious clues such as portraits. -
US Coins
Nov 14, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Nov. 14, 2022: Changing Congress
Congress will change following the 2022 midterm election but probably not enough. Both chambers of the legislature need to reconsider how they handle numismatic legislation in the future. -
US Coins
Nov 13, 2022, 10 AMJewish-American Hall of Fame medal honors Ruth Gruber
The 53rd medal issued by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame is dedicated to the work of Ruth Gruber, who played a critical role in bringing European refugees to freedom during World War II. -
Paper Money
Nov 13, 2022, 8 AMAlgeria releases new commemorative 2,000-dinar bank note
The occasion of the 31st Arab League Summit being held in Algiers served as the incentive for the creation and issuance of a commemorative 2,000-dinar bank note in Algeria. -
World Coins
Nov 12, 2022, 2 PMCayón marks 55-year history with sale including Royal 8 reals
A 55-lot auction of rare ancient and world coins marks the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Spanish auction firm Cayón and the sale includes a Royal silver 8-reales coin. -
US Coins
Nov 12, 2022, 10 AMProof double eagles shine at Stack’s Bowers sale
Proof double eagles were among the top sellers at the Stack's Bowers Galleries Rarities Night auction Nov. 1, including a Proof 67 Deep Cameo 1885 example that nearly broke through the million dollar mark. -
Paper Money
Nov 12, 2022, 8 AMRare Chinese notes top $25,000 in Hong Kong sale
The Stack's Bowers Ponterio Hong Kong auction offered more than 3,000 lots that included some Chinese notes that sold far above their estimates when the final bids were in. -
US Coins
Nov 11, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: 2023 Mint product schedule
Planning is key for purchasing Mint products, and more than 80 products are scheduled for release in 2023, with first-quarter issue dates announced and the remainder yet to be made public. -
US Coins
Nov 11, 2022, 8 AMU.S. Mint offers American Veterans bronze medal
A 1.5-inch bronze version of the American Veterans silver medal issued in 2019 as part of the American Legion commemorative coin program is now offered in the U.S. Mint’s medals catalog. -
Precious Metals
Nov 11, 2022, 8 AMProduction of 2023 American Buffalo gold coins has begun
The production has begun for the 2023 American Buffalo 1-ounce .9999 fine gold $50 coin at the U.S. Mint in West Point and authorized buyers will soon begin placing orders for the new year. -
US Coins
Nov 10, 2022, 1 PMCSNS partners with NNP for 2023 convention events
The Central States Numismatic Society offers educational sessions at its 2023 convention through an agreement with the Newman Numismatic Portal and temporarily suspends competitive exhibits. -
US Coins
Nov 10, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Unique variety of 1785 Connecticut coin
A unique 1785 Connecticut copper that was discovered in the 21st century was offered in the Sydney F. Martin sale by Stack's Bowers Galleries and brought $43,200.