Known as the "mop dog," the komondor is featured on the second coin in the Hungarian Sheep and Hunting Dogs series, a Proof-like copper-nickel-zinc 2,000-forint coin.

A Royal Dutch Mint 2020 coin celebrates the centennial of a technological improvement that had a dramatic impact then and now on preserving Dutch land from floods.

The latest Proof .999 fine gold $10 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint uses native gold and a native-inspired design by an Inuk artist, and is available individually, a first.

The works of prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie are honored with a number of issues from the Royal Mint on the occasion of the British writer's 100th anniversary of first being published.

A highly esteemed collection of encased postage put together by Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer will be offered in a fall sale, including 90-cent issues, the highest denomination created.

The America the Beautiful quarter dollars series ends in 2021 with a single coin. After that, a single "permanent" design will be released, unless Congress acts on legislation currently under review.

The RAM offers the third issue in its Shipwreck series of triangular 1-ounce .999 fine silver $1 coins, depicting the Dutch East India ship "Zuytdorp" that disappeared in 1712.

In a September meeting, the Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for a gold medal recognizing the work of U.S. Mint director David J. Ryder, which collectors will see in a bronze duplicate.

Notes in denominations of 'debris' have been issued by "the Trash Isles" to draw attention to ecological plight of rubbish deposited in the world's waterways with the bills depicting distressed wildlife.

Heritage Auctions offered part one of the Bob R. Simpson Collection on Sept. 17 with 349 coins, led by an 1894-S Barber dime, with additional excitement for a 1795 Flowing Hair dollar.

A rare fantasy issue struck in London featuring the last monarch of the Kingdom of Madagascar can become part of a new collection when offered for sale in the Netherlands in October.

Dozens of countries have made the switch from cotton paper to polymer in printing currency notes and now Egypt is the latest to begin the transition.

Many silver dollars will be included in a pair of upcoming Stack's Bowers auctions of the Larry H. Miller Collection, including an 1804 Draped Bust dollar with an unbroken pedigree.

The Commission of Fine Arts did not make any recommendations for the 2021 Law Enforcement half dollar, but did come to an agreement on the look of the gold $5 coin and silver dollar.

The Commission of Fine Arts recommended designs for three of five "Hidden Figures" medals to honor pioneering women from NASA, including two that feature individuals and one group medal.

The Commission of Fine Arts design recommendations for a silver medal saluting the U.S. Army are those favored by a senior historian with the U.S. Army Center for Military History.

The top stories continue to center around activities at the U.S. Mint as news is made with the findings from a Treasury audit, upcoming products and a special surprise for previous orders.

Numismatica Ars Classica offers a silver denarius, issued circa 19 to 18 B.C., from Rome's first emperor, in Extremely Fine condition at an October auction.

Bulk purchases of 2020-P and 2020-D Connecticut American Innovation dollars can begin at the end of September as the U.S. Mint will be offering bags and rolls to collectors.

Demand for the U.S. Mint's three-inch bronze duplicate version of the Congressional gold medal honoring the U.S.S. Indianapolis crew is pushing it to "back order" status at the Mint's website.