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Aug 18, 2024, 19:00 PM
Public survey determines candidates for future issues
by Paul GilkesMembers of the public are being asked for preference in the order of DC Comics characters to be featured in the final two years of a program offered by the U.S. Mint.Aug 18, 2024, 16:01 PMHidden Figures ceremony proposed at U.S. Capitol
by Paul GilkesThe steps have been taken to reserve Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol for presentation of congressional gold medals honoring the achievements of the "Hidden Figures".Aug 18, 2024, 08:00 AMSilver ingot from 1941 sinking sold by Stack's Bowers
by Larry JewettA 1,050.4-ounce silver ingot that was a part of the cargo of the SS "Gairsoppa" when it was sunk by enemy craft in 1941 sold in a Stack's Bowers sale bringing $33,641.79.Aug 17, 2024, 19:00 PMAlien encounter in Sedona seen on new coins from Niue
by Jeff StarckTwo new colorful coins from Niue show a potential earthly encounter with being from distant galaxies taking place in Arizona with choices of a Proof silver $1 and a Proof gold $100 coin.Aug 17, 2024, 15:12 PMMedal presented at closing ceremonies of Olympic Games
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint produced medals to be presented at closing ceremonies for Olympic and Paralympic Games as the contests transition from Paris to Los Angeles in 2028.Aug 16, 2024, 12:31 PMWeek's Most Read: Tax battle in Kentucky
by Larry JewettReaders found interest in the ongoing situation surrounding tax on bullion sales in Kentucky, with high-grade half cents also getting attention in the news.Aug 14, 2024, 17:00 PMNew Orleans Mint Morgan dollar off-center errors
by Steve RoachRecent appearance of error Morgan dollar strikes from the New Orleans Mint have stirred up more interest in the unique stories of the coins and their minting.Aug 14, 2024, 12:00 PMSamoan silver $5 coin batarang-shaped, celebrating 1989 'Batman' movie
by Jeff StarckA unique shape and one sided design are among the attributes of the latest pop culture coin issued for Samoa, which is shaped like the "batarang" weapon used by Batman.Aug 14, 2024, 08:00 AMMarket Analysis: Old Spanish Trail half dollar
by Steve RoachA seldom-seen well-preserved 1935 Old Spanish Trail commemorative silver half dollar was offered in the July Auriah Rayne Collection sale by Heritage and sold for $8,400.Aug 13, 2024, 12:00 PMGarrett to offer appraisals at Tampa show in September
by Larry JewettNoted numismatist Jeff Garrett will conduct on site verbal appraisals for United States coins on Thursday, Sept. 12, during the inaugural Great American Coin & Collectibles Show in Tampa.Aug 13, 2024, 08:00 AMCommemorative sales for 2024 remain sluggish
by Paul GilkesSales reports for the 2024 Harriet Tubman and the Greatest Generation commemorative coin programs are showing purchase levels far below the coins' legislated availability.Aug 12, 2024, 17:00 PMSt. Peter, rooster star on latest Vatican €20 coin
by Jeff StarckThe connection between St. Peter and the rooster is detailed in the Gospels and it is the 2024 subject of the fifth issue in the Art & Faith series of copper €20 coins from Vatican City.Aug 12, 2024, 12:00 PMBank employees work 22 days to reconstruct notes in China
by Arthur L. FriedbergSeveral banks refused the project, but a bank in Kunming, Yunnan, China, spent over three weeks reconstructing notes for a needy family, that an ill family member had torn into over 100,000 pieces.Aug 12, 2024, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Aug. 12, 2024: Recognition
by Larry JewettNumerous individuals will be honored during the 2024 ANA World's Fair of Money and it is always important to recognize when individuals or organizations go the extra mile to benefit numismatics.Aug 11, 2024, 20:00 PMMarket Analysis: 'San Diego' commemoratives
by Steve RoachThe creation of the 1936 California Pacific International Exposition half dollars was made from the previous year's unsold coins and a high quality example recently brought $9,300.Aug 11, 2024, 17:00 PMKentucky dealers caught in ongoing tug-of-war
by Larry JewettRetailers selling precious metal products in Kentucky are caught in a web of legal issues as legislation set to go into effect Aug. 1 affecting the collection of sales tax on bullion faces challenges in court.Aug 11, 2024, 14:00 PMRare and valuable Transylvanian coins in Gadoury auction
by Jeff StarckEditions Victor Gadoury will be selling coins from the Transylvania region among the seven different collections offered in an October sale.Aug 10, 2024, 11:00 AMOlympic medals from past games sold in July sale
by Coin World StaffA number of Olympic medals were offered by RR Auctions during July included a medal won by an athlete with a wooden leg during the 1904 Games held in St. Louis.Aug 9, 2024, 19:00 PMWeek's Most Read: Return of palladium American Eagles
by Larry JewettContinuation of the American Eagle coin series in palladium was the top story that drew attention while readers also noted the Hawaiian coins appearing in an offering by Great Collections.Aug 9, 2024, 11:00 AMDrzewucki selected as Kosoff Award winner by PNG
by Larry JewettThe annual awards ceremony for the Professional Numismatists Guild took place in advance of the ANA's World's Fair of Money with CAC Grading president Ron Drzewucki taking the top honor.