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Aug 11, 2025, 08:00 AM
Comic program off to flying start with Superman coin and medals release
by Paul GilkesEarly sales for the Superman 1- and 2.5-ounce .999 fine silver medals and Proof half-ounce .9999 fine gold $50 coin were reportedly brisk as the U.S. Mint opened its Comic Coin and Medals program.Aug 5, 2025, 06:00 AMNamibia brings forth new currency and coins for circulation
by Kevin HarperNew coins and currency that reflect upon the heritage of the nation of Namibia will begin to circulate with a public awareness campaign well underway.Aug 4, 2025, 22:00 PMBRICS reveals potential currency of the future
by Kevin HarperThe nations that make up the BRICS group have been alluding to a unified currency for the nations and a recent economic summit provided a first look at what may become that currency.Jul 31, 2025, 09:00 AMLearn the art of making tokens from Alaskan gold
by Paul GilkesThe eighth edition of the book "Striking Gold in Alaska: Making Tokens from Placer Gold" provides insight into the art from start to finished product.Jul 30, 2025, 09:00 AMDesigner praises Mint decision to sell Sacagawea gold coin
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint's celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Sacagawea dollar by issuing a limited-edition Proof half-ounce .9999 fine gold dollar coin is applauded by the designer of the reverse.Jul 29, 2025, 09:00 AMChildren’s author creates picture book about coins
by Larry JewettWhitman Publishing has announced the upcoming release of "Kids Love Coins!" a title that will help children learn about coins and coin collecting.Jul 28, 2025, 06:49 AMCommission of Fine Arts gets first look at proposed designs
by Paul GilkesThe Commission of Fine Arts looked at designs for a 2026 commemorative coin program and a congressional gold medal for the first American POW of the Vietnam conflict.Jul 21, 2025, 12:00 PMRick Springfield Collection of U.S. gold coins to be sold
by Larry JewettEntertainer Rick Springfield has collected gold coins throughout his career and plans to sell the items in Stack's Bowers Galleries Summer Global Showcase Auction.Jul 20, 2025, 12:00 PMMusic Legends coins celebrate 50 years of Iron Maiden
by Larry JewettThe British musical group Iron Maiden is commemorating 50 years in the entertainment world and the Royal Mint helps celebrate with special coins in the Music Legends series.Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PMPalladium American Eagle due for September release
by Paul GilkesThe Mint annually changes the finish of the American Eagle palladium collector coin, and the 2025-W coin's Reverse Proof finish is the first since 2022; it will be available in early September.Jul 18, 2025, 17:00 PMRezak receives 2025 Shekel Prize for work based on exhibit
by Larry JewettIra Rezak's "Jewry Reflected, Refracted and Recorded on Medals" is based on an exhibition of his material at New York’s Center for Jewish History and the work led to the 2025 Shekel Prize.Jul 18, 2025, 09:00 AMBest of the Mint Coin and Medal set shown for future sales
by Paul GilkesThe first Best of the Mint Coin and Medal set will include a 1916-dated Winged Liberty Head tenth-ounce .9999 fine gold dime and an Uncirculated .999 fine silver medal.Jul 18, 2025, 08:12 AMPaul Hollis nominated for Mint Director post
by Larry JewettLouisiana's Paul Hollis, who has vast experience in numismatics and legislative matters, has been nominated to assume the role of Director of the United States Mint.Jul 17, 2025, 14:15 PMNumismatic bookseller George Kolbe passes at 83
by Paul GilkesGeorge Kolbe, who built a career of more than five decades selling numismatic literature and books to collectors has passed away at the age of 83 in California.Jul 15, 2025, 08:10 AMSomething for everyone in Archives International sale
by Kevin HarperPaper money collectors will be pleased to find some highly desired items in the U.S. and world bank note sale being offered by Archives International Auctions July 23 and 24.Jul 15, 2025, 08:03 AMCampaign for public input opened by Bank of England
by Kevin HarperThe Bank of England is giving residents until the end of July to submit ideas for the look of future bank notes which could lead to some interesting suggestions.Jul 13, 2025, 09:00 AMInterest could increase for Hudson's Bay tokens
by Paul GilkesWith the closure of the long-running retail outlet Hudson Bay, interest in the tokens of its forerunner company charted in 1670 may be on the rise for some collectors.Jul 11, 2025, 17:00 PMArmy Rangers get their gold medal after three years wait
by Paul GilkesAfter approval in 2022, the few surviving members of the United States Army Rangers that served in World War II received the congressional gold medal with two of the five survivors in the ceremony.Jul 11, 2025, 09:00 AMSubscribe now for Superman 1-ounce silver medal
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint has opened the subscription window for the 1-ounce silver medal featuring Superman in the Comic Art Coin and Medal Program.Jul 9, 2025, 07:38 AMCCAC prepares to discuss medals and commemoratives
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will hold their next meeting on July 22 with discussion centering on the commemorative coins for the FIFA World Cup and a gold medal.














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