When the Lincoln cent was introduced to the world in 1909, Proof coins were struck with a textured satin-like finish, a departure from the brilliant Proof Indian Heads cents that were previously struck.

Early sales reports for the U.S. Mint's first colorized coins show consumers prefering the Proof 2020-S copper-nickel clad half dollar to the Proof 2020-P silver dollar.

CCL Secure's Charlie Chaplin house note introduces the Cinema security feature for its Guardian polymer substrate that brings a banknote to life “with striking 3D depth and movement effects.”

Gold hunters in Australia found two large nuggets with a total weight of over 120 ounces with the find captured on camera for the series Aussie Gold Hunters in the Victoria goldfields.

U.S. treasurer-approved designs for a .9999 fine gold $25 coin and .999 fine silver medal commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, slated for release Nov. 9, are revealed.

A collection of coins stored beneath the staircase of a British home and inherited in a family estate is found to include an 1815/2 Capped Bust half dollar that grades MS-63.

Readers were interested in domestic and worldwide happenings as the U.S. Mint updated its product release schedule and a team of students in Israel discovered a cache of gold coins.

A cooperative effort between the U.S. Mint and Royal Mint produces a special gold coin set and a silver coin and medal set, both celebrating the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower.

A group of high-grade Lincoln, Wheat cents performed nicely at Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Aug. 27 Regency Auction 40 in Las Vegas with the top example bringing $58,750.

A standout offering from the Henry Collection of Seated Liberty half dimes was a low mintage PCGS MS-67 1867 example that carried a green CAC sticker, realizing $20,400.

Jeff and Chris interview David Vagi, Director of NGC Ancients, and ask him about the grading process for ancient material, his experiences at Coin World, and the broad appeal of collecting ancient coins. They also share some good news about the podcast, and discuss a 1987 issue of Coin World.

The CSNS has hired Colorado Springs, Colorado, coin dealer Larry Shepherd as its convention manager, who will direct efforts at changes for the post-COVID-19 world ahead.

The Sept. 18 to 20 Heritage auction in Dallas offers two key-date 1901-S Barber quarter dollars of differing grades and price points, for distinctly different collecting purposes.

The Mint mark location was changed on the 1872-S half dime before the issue was completed that year, so you have to look at two different places to determine the coin's identity.

The quokka, known as "the world's happiest animal," has more to smile about now that the Perth Mint is featuring the marsupial on a 1-ounce .9999 fine silver dollar.

The latest report from the BEP indicates that notes in all denominations are now being printed with the Series 2017A designation, including the $50 note.

For collectors, gold coins hold special appeal, even for those who lack the monetary means to buy them.

German elements of the Holy Roman Empire, such as the Prince-Bishopric of Münster, also issued Sede Vacante coins, and one is offered in a Sept. 28 sale from Fritz Rudolph Künker.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of independence from the Netherlands, Indonesia has issued commemorative 75,000-rupiah notes with 75 million notes in the original print order.

Due to Michigan's guidelines regarding large gatherings, the administration of Macomb Community College has canceled all activities until the end of the year, including the fall convention for MSNS.