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Feb 7, 2025, 09:30 AM
Adding 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.Feb 5, 2025, 17:00 PMLong Beach Expo only in February
by StaffIn a strategic adjustment to its 2025 schedule the Long Beach Expo will pause its June and September shows, focusing exclusively on delivering an exceptional February event.Feb 5, 2025, 13:00 PMFinest known 1794 Flowing Hair dollar gets upgrade
by Larry Jewett, Editorial DirectorA 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar, sold at auction “raw” as Gem Brilliant Uncirculated by Stack’s in 1995, upon being closely examined by experts at CAC Grading is certified as Mint State 67.Feb 4, 2025, 09:00 AMRare circa 1600 Netherlands coin certified after sale
by StaffPCGS graders have now encapsulated a recently auctioned circa 1600 Netherlands Kampen Double Rose gold noble, an extremely rare coin with perhaps five or six known examples, as MS-63.Feb 3, 2025, 09:00 AMMint seeks input on future youth-sports quarter dollars
by Paul Gilkes, Senior EditorUnder Public Law 116 - 330: Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, the U.S. Mint is now contemplating quarter dollar designs related to youth sports for 2027 through 2030.Jan 31, 2025, 17:00 PMFrench Excellence series adds Rembrandt portrait coins
by Larry JewettThe works of Rembrandt on display in the Louvre in Paris provide the backdrop for the next coin in the series of French Excellence by Monnaie de Paris with gold and silver choices.Jan 31, 2025, 09:00 AMMcKinley silver presidential medal planned for spring 2025
by Paul GilkesThe United States Mint's presidential silver medal series continues in 2025 with a spring release planned for the William McKinley medal, duplicating Charles E. Barber's 1901 designs.Jan 30, 2025, 17:00 PMGrace and beauty of Aruban fauna seen on silver 5-florin coin
by Larry JewettAruba is known as "One Happy Island" and the natural wonders found there support that message, as a new colorized silver 5-florin coin showcases some of the beauty, a delicate seahorse.Jan 30, 2025, 09:00 AMWeek's Most Read: Production costs for U.S. coins
by Larry JewettThe latest report on costs associated with production at the U.S. Mint facilities didn't offer any surprises when showing that certain coins cost much more to make than their face value.Jan 30, 2025, 09:00 AMTrump inaugural medal based on 1957 design
by Paul GilkesMedalcraft is charged with executing medals honoring the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as 47th president of the United States, and bronze examples are to be offered by the inaugural committee.Jan 29, 2025, 17:00 PMOlympic medals offered in sale includes 1904 gold winner
by Coin World StaffRR Auction offered a number of items from past Olympic games during a recent sale, with a gold medal from the first Olympics on U.S. soil leading the way, selling for $545,371.Jan 29, 2025, 09:00 AMMarket Analysis: Proof 1884 Trade dollar
by Larry JewettOne of only 10 known examples of the Proof 1884 Trade dollar was part of the Bruce Sherman Collection that was sold by Heritage in January, bringing a final price of $1.14 million.Jan 28, 2025, 17:00 PMRenewed bill for gold medal joins legislation seeking more honor for Rosies
by Paul GilkesTwo pieces of numismatic legislation were introduced separately Jan. 15 in the House, one seeking a commemorative coin program for Rosie the Riveter, the other a medal for the "Miracle on Ice" hockey team.Jan 28, 2025, 09:00 AMSociety of Paper Money Collectors honors achievements
by Larry JewettThe annual awards presentation for the Society of Paper Money Collectors took place at the 2025 FUN Convention and the organization welcomed John and Nancy Wilson to its Hall of Fame.Jan 27, 2025, 17:00 PMGreatCollections acquires Duckor 1927-D gold $20 coin
by Larry JewettA sum of $3.84 million was paid by GreatCollections to acquire the Duckor example of the 1927-D gold $20 double eagle, a high grade coin seldom seen on the open market.Jan 27, 2025, 12:00 PMMarket Analysis: Proof 1894-S Barber dime
by Larry JewettA Proof 1894-S Barber dime sold by Heritage Auctions in the first part of the Bruce Sherman Collection in January realized $2.16 million, a new record.Jan 27, 2025, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Jan. 27, 2025: No MLK commemorative yet?
by Larry JewettDespite the efforts made by legislators over 20 years ago there is no commemorative coin honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, despite other non-numismatic honors galore.