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May 17, 2019, 8 AMDoug Murray large-size notes auction set
Arthur L. Friedberg
United States paper money from the Doug Murray Collection will be offered in a special monthly internet auction by Heritage Auctions on May 26. -
May 17, 2019, 6 AMU.S. Mint suspends Mutilated Coin Redemption Program
Paul Gilkes
The U.S. Mint suspends (again) its Mutilated Coin Redemption Program, this time to implement additional safeguards against possible fraud. -
May 17, 2019, 6 AMAmerican Eagle coin artists comment on redesign
Paul Gilkes
The designers of the reverses of the American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins weigh in on possible design changes to the coins. -
May 17, 2019, 6 AMUncirculated War in the Pacific silver June 6
Paul Gilkes
The Uncirculated 2019-P War in the Pacific National Historical Park 5-ounce silver coin goes on sale June 6 from the U.S. Mint. -
May 17, 2019, 5 AMWeek's Most Read: Last week's edition of this column
William T. Gibbs
Reverse Proof 2019-W Lincoln cents and possible design changes to the American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins attracted reader attention last week. -
May 15, 2019, 6 AMThe ‘hidden costs’ of striking the Lincoln cent
Chris Bulfinch
In addition to the financial cost relative to the coin's face value, the process involved in producing Lincoln cents emits large amounts of greenhouse gases. -
May 15, 2019, 5 AMColorful MS-66+ Sesquicentennial silver half dollar
Steve Roach
One of the finest certified 1926 Sesquicentennial half dollars, graded MS-66+ with an NGC star and a green CAC sticker, sold for $19,200 in a Heritage auction. -
May 13, 2019, 8 PMMonroe Doctrine half dollar in MS-67
Steve Roach
The unusually attractive 1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial half dollar, featuring multicolored hues, sold for $18,000 in a Bonhams auction earlier in 2019. -
May 13, 2019, 6 AMUncirculated 2019-W Lincoln cent next for release
Paul Gilkes
The last of three 2019-W Lincoln cents being issued by the U.S. Mint will be released May 14 when the 2019 Uncirculated Mint set goes on sale. -
May 13, 2019, 5 AMAbstract art appears on an ancient coin
Jeff Starck
An imitation silver tetradrachm from a Celtic tribe along the Danube River features a very abstract design. -
May 13, 2019, 5 AMGuess where $2 Federal Reserve notes are circulating
Arthur L. Friedberg
While the $2 Federal Reserve note does not circulate widely in the United States, it is now entering circulation in Ecuador. -
May 13, 2019, 3 AMCoin World Podcast Ep. 007: Counterfeit Copper and Buoying Bullion
Coin World Podcast
Jeff and Chris talk to Jack Young, a major figure in the fight against counterfeit rare coins. -
May 13, 2019, 3 AMMonday Morning Brief for May 13, 2019
William T. Gibbs
Should the United States Mint change the designs of the American Eagle gold and silver coins? It is under consideration by Mint officials. -
May 12, 2019, 6 AMJoint Apollo 11 coin set with U.S., Australian issues
Paul Gilkes
A two-coin set containing coins from the U.S. Mint and Royal Australian Mint to honor the 1969 Moon landing by astronauts is now available from the RAM. -
May 12, 2019, 5 AMWar in the Pacific quarter dollar gets recognition
Paul Gilkes
Some 700 people converged on the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam for the ceremonial launch May 3 of the park’s quarter dollar. -
May 11, 2019, 8 AMIndian Head cents at Stack’s Bowers Baltimore auction
Steve Roach
Several Indian Head cents that document the U.S. Mint’s experimentation with the cent’s composition are among the highlights of the May 23 to 26 auctions. -
May 10, 2019, 8 AMProof 1876 $3 coin at $19,200
Steve Roach
The gold $3 series is expensive, with low mintages, sometimes only a few Proof strikes, such as in 1876, so this lightly worn example offers a relative bargain. -
May 10, 2019, 8 AMAlexander the Great gold stater in CNG May auction
Jeff Starck
A gold stater of Tarsus struck for Alexander the Great is an example of the first type of his gold staters ever issued. -
May 10, 2019, 8 AMWorld Tuna Day is the theme for a new bank note
Arthur L. Friedberg
World Tuna Day is a real thing, apparently, and the Solomon Islands has released a new $5 bank note that is closely related to that theme. -
May 10, 2019, 7 AMLimited-edition American Legion set from U.S. Mint
Paul Gilkes
The 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Proof Silver Dollar and Medal set goes on sale at noon Eastern Time May 20 from the United States Mint