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Feb 22, 2025, 09:00 AM
Northeast Numismatics has special Lexington-Concord commemorative
by Larry JewettFor the 250th anniversary of "the shot heard round the world," Northeast Numismatics in Concord, Mass., supplied Dan Carr with 250 of the 1925 commemorative half dollars to be overstruck for 2025.Feb 21, 2025, 17:00 PMNation’s capital seen in detail in Tiffany Art series
by Larry JewettAn early map of Washington, D.C., is the latest scene featured in the Tiffany Art coin series, with a blue glass river insert adding visual appeal to the 3-ounce silver $20 coin struck in the name of Palau.Feb 21, 2025, 09:00 AMTucker to present ANA coinage talk on Philippines coins
by Coin World StaffAmong guest speakers scheduled to enlighten attendees at the ANA's National Money Fair in Atlanta from Feb. 27 to March 1, Dennis Tucker will present a session on Philippine coins.Feb 20, 2025, 11:30 AMWeek's Most Read: Interest in gold supply
by Larry JewettThe nation's gold supply has been in the news lately and that has piqued the interest of readers who follow the story, along with new products being offered by the United States Mint.Feb 12, 2025, 09:00 AMU.S. Mint plans Teddy Roosevelt medal for later in 2025
by Paul GilkesNext in a series of Presidential silver medals to follow the William McKinley release will be the duplicate of the 1905 bronze Mint medal for McKinley's vice president and successor, Theodore Roosevelt.Feb 11, 2025, 17:00 PMMeasure seeks honor for POW who protected Jewish soldiers
by Paul GilkesAfter several previous attempts stalled in committee, a new measure is introduced calling for a congressional gold medal for a WWII soldier who saved the lives of more than 200 fellow prisoners.Feb 11, 2025, 09:00 AM2025 sales begin for Native American dollar
by Paul GilkesThe rolls, bags and boxes of 2025 Native American dollar coins from the United States Mint are priced 5% higher than those numismatic products were in 2024.Feb 10, 2025, 17:00 PMECB motifs illustrate possible themes for future euro notes
by Kevin HarperThe European Central Bank has created illustrative motifs for its possible theme choices for future euro notes, "European culture" and "rivers and birds," with a design contest to follow.Feb 10, 2025, 09:00 AMFirst 2025 quarter dollars available in bags and roll sets
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint is now selling Uncirculated examples of the first American Women quarter dollar of 2025, featuring Ida B. Wells, in bags and two- and three-roll sets, including a San Francisco Mint roll.Feb 9, 2025, 17:00 PMNew note series expected in 2025 for use in Pakistan
by Kevin HarperNo definitive timeline or process was revealed, but central bank officials indicate they expect to introduce a new series of Pakistani rupee notes beginning sometime after mid-2025.Feb 9, 2025, 09:00 AMGlobal silver demand expected to remain stable in 2025
by Paul GilkesA review of the silver market has led to a projection that demand will be fairly consistent across a number of use areas in the year ahead.Feb 8, 2025, 17:00 PMCandidates sought for ACEF's Kreuzer award
by Larry JewettNominations are being sought by the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation for recipients worthy of the organization's Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award.Feb 8, 2025, 09:00 AMCanadian $2 note brings $360,000 in Stack's Bowers sale
by Larry JewettA historic Dominion of Canada Series 1870 $2 bank note payable at Victoria was sold for $360,000 (U.S.), ranking it among most expensive examples of Canadian paper money ever sold.Feb 7, 2025, 17:00 PMCollector seeks to refine coinage
by Paul Gilkes, Senior EditorA Missouri collector’s suggestion for legislation, sent to a new anti-waste government department, seeks to end production of the Lincoln cent and the $1 Federal Reserve note.Feb 7, 2025, 15:00 PMMeasures from past sessions return in new Congress
by Paul GilkesLegislative supporters have used the newest session of Congress as an opportunity to bring up measures previously offered that failed to pass, including a pair of gold medal measures.Feb 7, 2025, 09:30 AMAdding Carter coins to Presidential dollar series needs act of congress
by Paul Gilkes, Senior EditorCongress would need to authorize a manganese-brass clad Presidential dollar for deceased President Jimmy Carter and the associated First Spouse, Rosalynn Carter half-ounce gold $10 coins.Feb 6, 2025, 17:00 PMSeveral gold medal bills reintroduced in 119th Congress
by Paul Gilkes, Senior EditorWildlands firefighters, a 1980 ice hockey team, and various other worthies overlooked for congressional gold medal honor in the 118th Congress have a new chance with reintroduced legislation.Feb 6, 2025, 09:54 AMWeek's Most Read: Mint profits from higher denominations
by Larry JewettReaders show continued interest in the annual report that determined production costs at the U.S. Mint and investigated profit and loss areas for the bureau's activity.Feb 6, 2025, 09:00 AMRoyal Mint continues Great Engravers series with ‘Victory’ side of Waterloo medal
by Larry Jewett, Editorial Director2025 Victory gold and silver coins in the Royal Mint’s “Great Engravers” series reproduce designs created by Benedetto Pistrucci for the reverse of his never-produced Waterloo medal.