Proceeds from sales of Uncirculated copper-nickel €10 coins honoring the San Marino Institute for Social Security and its health services are donated to the institute to support its COVID-19 work.

U.S. Mint pricing is increasing by about five percent for circulation quality American Innovation, Presidential and Native American dollars, which are sold only as collectibles, in bags, rolls and boxes.

After an absence of more than a century, Ultra High Relief made a return appearance at the U.S. Mint with a 2009 issue of a variation of the 1907 Saint-Gaudens gold double eagle design.

Jeff and Chris discuss the lackluster sales of the U.S. Mint's 2020 American Palladium Eagle and interview Caleb Noel, editor-in-chief of The Numismatist.

A three-inch bronze medal to honor the service of United States Mint director David J. Ryder has gotten design approval from the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.

A Territory of New Mexico First Charter Period, Series 1875 $20 note that Lyn Knight Auctions sold Sept. 19 for $18,000 is one of only 12 notes known for the remarkable Second National Bank of Santa Fe.

There is a guaranteed way to kill a U.S. Mint program: raise prices by 400 percent. Mint officials are increasing the price of the Mint’s 3-inch bronze medals from $39.95 to $160 each.

In a continuing program to honor U.S. armed forces, CCAC members recommended designs for a 2.5-ounce silver medal for the U.S. Army.

The National Bank of Ethiopia is combating currency related problems with a new issue of notes that include upgraded security and a higher denomination of 200 birrs.

The Secretary of the Treasury will receive design recommendations for three coins honoring law enforcement, as the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee chose its favorites.

The subjects of a book and movie called "Hidden Figures" played a huge role in the development of the U.S. space program and will get their due with three medals to be produced.

The many impressive 18th century coins with rich pedigrees in Legend's Oct. 8 Regency Auction include a 1795 $5 half eagle, a 1795 dollar, and a 1798/7 dime, all with six-figure estimates.

Currency improvement from the Central Bank of the Bahamas continues with release of an upgraded $5 note featuring Junkanoo festivities, a hibiscus and a historic national leader.

The strong strike proved to be the most appealing factor of a 1921 Peace dollar graded Mint State 66+ by Professional Coin Grading Service, bringing $31,200 from the winning bidder.

Medal collectors will have to dig deeper for future purchases from the U.S. Mint, as the priceof 3-inch bronze medals is rising from $39.95 to $160 while the small versions rise to $20.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill for coinage and medal programs that may affect coinage from 2023 through 2030, encompassing the semiquincentennial.

The House of Representatives passed proposed legislation seeking 2021 coins to mark the centennial anniversary of the transition of silver dollar production from the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar.

Future plans for the quarter dollar piqued reader interest this week, with the offer of an ancient denarius and auction results of some spectacular U.S. coins attracting significant attention.

At Heritage Auctions' September 18 U.S. Coins Signature auction in Dallas, an NGC Proof 69 1907 Saint-Gaudens, High Relief, Wire Rim $20 double eagle realized $660,000.

Jeff and Chris answer some listener questions, with collecting goals as their central theme. Chris shares a recent article in The Numismatist that caught his eye, and he and Jeff review a 1970 edition of Coin World.