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Mar 16, 2025, 11:00 AM
Lawmakers call for an end to the Federal Reserve System
by Larry JewettThe Federal Reserve System has come under attack as bills separately introduced in the House and Senate call for the abolition of the entity that has guided monetary policy for over 100 years.Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AMBill seeks Sept. 11 commemoratives for 2027 issue
by Paul GilkesA new measure has been brought forth to suggest commemorative coins for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks with the coins being issued in 2027.Mar 14, 2025, 11:00 AMProof 2025 silver quarter dollar set on sale April 3
by Paul GilkesThe five-coin Proof 2025-S American Women silver quarter dollars set will be the last to feature coins in that series and the sets will become available from the U.S. Mint on April 3.Mar 13, 2025, 17:00 PMWhitman updates paper money book in Collector Series
by Kevin Harper"United States Currency" has been upgraded and will become a part of the Whitman Collector Series as the ninth edition of the popular reference goes on sale.Mar 13, 2025, 08:55 AMWeek's Most Read: Sacagawea designs
by Larry JewettThe talk about a potential 25th anniversary Sacagawea gold dollar coin allowed for reviving the discussion of certain elements of the design, which led reader attention for this week.Mar 13, 2025, 08:30 AMHoard coins exceed expectation in Noonans sale
by Larry JewettNoonans offered the Sapcote hoard in a recent auction, in which all of the coins were purchased by a U.S.-based buyer for considerably more than their pre-sale estimates.Mar 12, 2025, 17:00 PMCentral States selects Garrett for Q. David Bowers Award
by Larry JewettThe Central States Numismatic Society will be presenting its Q. David Bowers Award to Jeff Garrett at the 2025 convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, on April 26.Mar 12, 2025, 09:00 AMPresidential coin extension sought among new legislation
by Paul GilkesMeasures offered in Congress during the past week include some past ideas and a step toward adding the Carters to the Presidential dollar and First Spouse programs.Mar 11, 2025, 09:00 AMBill calls for $250 note to be issued with Trump portrait
by Paul GilkesA measure has been introduced to allow for the creation of a $250 note for the nation's semiquincentennial which would bear the likeness of current president Donald Trump.Mar 10, 2025, 17:00 PMFormer Tenino mayor views historic wooden money display
by Larry JewettThe former mayor of Tenino and current Thurston County (Wash.) Commissioner paid a visit to the Smithsonian Institution "The Value of Money" display that includes the community's wooden money from the pandemic.Mar 10, 2025, 11:00 AMRepeal of New York exemption would have far-reaching impact
by David CrenshawPotential repeal of a tax exemption provision in the state of New York could have an undesired impact on the state's revenue if the state's legislature goes that way, and consumers need to act.Mar 10, 2025, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for March 10, 2025: Not a good idea
by Larry JewettSome legislative measures introduced in Congress call for the likeness of President Trump on notes, including a never before issued $250 denomination. What are they thinking?Mar 3, 2025, 12:00 PM2025 Roosevelt medal will be different than 2013 issue
by Paul GilkesThe upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Presidential silver medal being issued by the United States Mint will carry the same design as a previous issue but will have some key differences.Mar 2, 2025, 17:00 PMUpdates enhance 2026 ‘Red Book’ on sale in April
by Larry JewettThe 2026 edition of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" continues to be a leading numismatic reference, with an updated presentation for a better user experience.Mar 2, 2025, 09:00 AMAbove-ground silver studied for market demand
by Paul GilkesAbove-ground silver fabricated into consumer goods is less price-sensitive than bullion in coins, bars, and jewelry and is less affected by the market price, according to The Silver Institute.Mar 1, 2025, 12:00 PMInsight offered into original, altered Sacagawea design
by Paul GilkesThe discussion of a potential 25th anniversary version of the Sacagawea dollar coin opened up the opportunity to revisit design elements of the original production.Feb 28, 2025, 13:00 PMGraceful greyhound next in Royal Mint series
by Larry JewettThe eighth design in the Royal Tudor Beasts Collection offered by the Royal Mint showcases the White Greyhound of Richmond among the creatures with the regal connection.Feb 27, 2025, 10:30 AMWeek's Most Read: Slim chance for success
by Larry JewettSuggestions of a potential visit to the vaults at the United States Bullion Depository in Fort Knox by the current administration brought memories of a 1974 trip and why it may not happen again.Feb 25, 2025, 17:00 PMCCAC studies design ideas for 2027, 2028 platinum coins
by Paul GilkesDesigns for American Eagle platinum $100 coins for issue in 2027 and 2028 in the 3-year Charters of Freedom series were reviewed and recommended by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.Feb 25, 2025, 09:00 AMMint plans for a 25th anniversary Sacagawea dollar
by Paul GilkesA special .9999 fine gold Sacagawea dollar issue to be struck at the West Point Mint is planned for the coin's 25th anniversary, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee reviewed the designs.