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US Coins
Nov 9, 2023, 1 PMU.S. Mint seeks public input for classic designs for 2026
The U.S. Mint has opened a poll for public input to make some decisions about coinage designs from the past that would find favor in issuing products for the nation's semiquincentennial. -
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Nov 9, 2023, 12 PMGreat American Coin and Collectibles Show set for September 2024 in Tampa
The inaugural Great American Coin and Collectibles Show will take place at the Tampa Convention Center Sept. 10-14, 2024, in partnership with Amos Media and Shepherd Expos Management. -
World Coins
Nov 9, 2023, 10 AMSnowman coinage continues Royal Mint tradition
The Royal Mint's sixth officially licensed collectible 50-penny coin multi-variety issue celebrating the children's book "The Snowman" carries the Christmas-themed coins' first use of King Charles III's likeness. -
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Nov 9, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: 1799 Capped Bust gold $5 half eagle
A 1799 Capped Bust gold $5 eagle with provenance that extends over 100 years was offered in September, which was about nine months after previously sold in the Bass auction. -
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Nov 8, 2023, 11 AMLincoln cent book available in its fourth edition
Whitman Publishing has released an expanded and revised fourth edition of its best-selling "Guide Book of Lincoln Cents" encompassing 347 pages. -
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Nov 8, 2023, 9 AMMassachusetts silver in specialized Stack's Bowers offering
More than 70 Massachusetts silver coins including many extremely rare examples of Willow Tree, Pine Tree and Oak Tree coins will be part of the Stack's Bowers Nov. 14 Showcase Auction. -
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Nov 8, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Quick return for MS-64+ 1795 half eagle
GreatCollections sold a 1795 Capped Bust, Small Eagle gold $5 half eagle for $545,625 less than two years after the coin had been offered at the 2022 Heritage Florida United Numismatists sale. -
US Coins
Nov 7, 2023, 10 AMNew IMEX show in Nashville leaves room for improvement
The first IMEX was an attempt to develop a major coin show in Nashville since Tennessee passed legislation favorable for bullion dealers, but the show had several negative aspects. -
US Coins
Nov 7, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: 1801 Capped Bust $10 eagle
There was interest in many fronts when Heritage offered an 1801 Capped Bust $10 eagle with type collectors looking at the coin and those who collect slabs spying the PCGS green label holder. -
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Nov 7, 2023, 8 AMCCAC wants Mint to use original designs for coin and medal
The CCAC recommends the original 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar designs be used unretouched for the U.S. Mint's newly proposed 2024 1-ounce gold coin and 1-ounce silver medal. -
World Coins
Nov 6, 2023, 8 AMLatvian silver €5 coin celebrates 100 years of basketball
Basketball and 100 years of the sport in Latvia is the focus of a silver Proof .999 fine silver collector coin made by the Italian State Mint and featuring gold coloring. -
US Coins
Nov 6, 2023, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Nov. 6, 2023: 1794 designs withdrawn
How will collectors react to the news that the U.S. Mint has canceled its plans to use the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar designs on the 2024–2025 American Liberty coin and medal? -
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Nov 5, 2023, 10 AMFinal 2023 Proof set sales get underway Nov. 28
Collectors will be able to purchase the 2023 Limited Edition Silver Proof set featuring eight coins for a cost of $220 with a limited of 50,000 sets and only one per household. -
World Coins
Nov 4, 2023, 9 AM2023 trial $100 coin found outside of Perth Mint
A coin dealer in the UK discovered a trial 2023 Kangaroo $100 gold bullion coin Perth Mint produced with the previous years' standard obverse design, before the updated 2023 obverse was approved. -
US Coins
Nov 3, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: U.S. Mint honored by peers
Mint news dominated interest throughout the week, led by an honor for silver commemorative coins and discussion of proposed design changes to a piece intended to honor a historic coin. -
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Nov 3, 2023, 8 AMMint unveils early 2024 dates for product launches
The coins and sets developed for the Harriet Tubman commemorative coin program will be the first offerings in 2024 from the U.S. Mint with remaining issues scheduled through February. -
US Coins
Nov 2, 2023, 10 AMCDN Publishing acquires Whitman Publishing
CDN Publishing has acquired Whitman Publishing, which includes the H.E. Harris & Co., Cowens and Whitman Coin and Collectible Expo businesses effective immediately. -
Paper Money
Nov 2, 2023, 9 AMJamaican currency focus of World Banknote Auctions sale
What may be the most extensive assortment of Jamaican bank notes of the sterling era ever assembled is coming up for sale during a Nov. 3 World Banknote Auctions session. -
World Coins
Nov 2, 2023, 8 AMMarket Analysis: Hercules battles hydra on gold aureus
The "Twelve Labors of Hercules" provide a challenge for those interested in collecting a complete set and a gold aureus depicting the slaying of the Hydra sold by Heritage for $33,600. -
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Nov 2, 2023, 8 AMLegislation calls for UNCF congressional gold medal
A bill has been introduced in the Senate that would recognize the upcoming 80th anniversary of the founding and work of the philanthropic United Negro College Fund.