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Nov 28, 2020, 10 AM
Janet Yellen likely pick to become next Treasury secretary
Paul Gilkes
Former chair of the Federal Reserve Board Janet Yellen is viewed as a strong candidate for the position of Treasury Secretary in the cabinet of President-elect Joe Biden. -
Nov 28, 2020, 10 AM
Maryland American Innovation dollars go on sale Dec. 14
Paul Gilkes
Collectors can begin purchasing circulation-quality 2020 American Innovation, Maryland dollars in bags and rolls from the U.S. Mint Dec. 14. The innovation featured is the Hubble Space Telescope. -
Nov 27, 2020, 6 PM
Market Analysis: Bob Simpson’s quarters lead Heritage auction
Steve Roach
The second part of the Bob R. Simpson Collection, in 279 lots, realized over eight million dollars Nov. 19, with an MS-67 1807 Draped Bust quarter dollar leading bidding at $630,000 in the Heritage auction. -
Nov 27, 2020, 11 AM
Uncirculated gold American Eagle becomes latest item to sell out
Paul Gilkes
Most of the 7,000 available Uncirculated 2020-W American Eagle gold $50 coins were sold on the first day of offering, making the product "Currently Unavailable" on the Mint's website. -
Nov 27, 2020, 9 AM
Week's Most Read: Valuable 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse cent found
Larry Jewett
A fortuitous find in a massive accumulation of cents sold to a coin dealer will reward a California collector handsomely, while strong sales continue for Mint products as the year winds down. -
Nov 27, 2020, 8 AM
2020 Bush dollar, First Spouse medal set on sale Dec. 21
Paul Gilkes
The George H.W. and Barbara Bush 2020 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal set will go on sale Dec. 21 with a limited release of 10,000 units and no household order limit. -
Nov 25, 2020, 4 PM
COVID-19 protocols ready for January FUN show
Paul Gilkes
Organizers of the January 2021 FUN show in Orlando have established procedures to reduce risk to those wishing to attend the show despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. -
Nov 25, 2020, 3 PM
Rare Chinese silver pattern coin of Hunan in sale
Jeff Starck
A rare Chinese pattern coin leads Champion Auction’s Nov. 29 auction in Macau. The finest known 1897 silver 50-cent pattern for Hunan was struck at the Heaton Mint. -
Nov 25, 2020, 10 AM
Market Analysis: 1815 Treasury note leads Heritage sale of Coltrane offering
Arthur L. Friedberg
The Mike Coltrane Collection of United States Currency offered in two days by Heritage Auctions held few surprises as quality notes commanded high prices. -
Nov 25, 2020, 9 AM
Elf on the Shelf coin-stamp cover available from the Perth Mint
Larry Jewett
The popular "Elf on the Shelf" is the theme for the latest coin and stamp cover for the holidays from the Perth Mint. The product features a coin celebrating the holiday and the elf's role in it. -
Nov 24, 2020, 5 PM
Review panels agree on medal designs for two Hidden Figures honorees
Paul Gilkes
The CCAC and the CFA panels primarily agree on designs for medals honoring Dr. Christine Darden and Katherine Johnson, but suggest conflicting tweaks where wording repeats on obverse and reverse. -
Nov 24, 2020, 3 PM
Congress approves Greg LeMond gold medal
Paul Gilkes
Congress approved a gold medal to honor cyclist Greg LeMond and the legislation awaits only a presidential signature. -
Nov 24, 2020, 3 PM
PAN reports success with fall coin show
Larry Jewett
The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists's COVID-19 protocol plan met approval of government and venue officials, allowing their annual fall show to successfully proceed with no ill effects. -
Nov 24, 2020, 2 PM
Renaissance Man: Eid Mar aureus and Roger Burdette Part I
Coin World Podcast
Jeff and Chris discuss the record-breaking sale of the recently-discovered, third known Eid Mar aureus and interview Roger Burdette about his three-volume series The Renaissance of American Coinage. -
Nov 24, 2020, 8 AM
Siege of Tsingtao medal of Germany from World War I in upcoming sale
Jeff Starck
A 1914 medal commemorating soldiers who defended the German port of Tsingtao in China during World War I from an attack by Japan and the United Kingdom is in a December sale. -
Nov 23, 2020, 9 AM
Pobjoy celebrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ with new coins from Ascension Islands
Jeff Starck
The Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" is being featured on a new crown coin from the Pobjoy Mint for the Ascension Islands, including Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts from the story. -
Nov 23, 2020, 8 AM
China completes series with 5-yuan renminbi notes
Arthur L. Friedberg
The People’s Bank of China issued a 2020 5-yuan note, which signifies the completion of the fifth series of the renminbi, the official name for the currency of the People’s Republic. -
Nov 23, 2020, 7 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 23, 2020: Message welcome, but
William T. Gibbs
Mint Director David J. Ryder’s Nov. 18 message to United States Mint customers about recent offerings was welcome. Now comes the hard part: Fixing the many problems with product offerings. -
Nov 22, 2020, 8 AM
Zimbabwe brings different meaning to 'money laundering'
Arthur L. Friedberg
Traders in Zimbabwe wash and repair old, worn U.S. dollars to keep that currency in circulation as it continues to be preferred over the nation's own currency. -
Nov 21, 2020, 10 AM
Pobjoy Mint issues first Christmas-themed coin for British Indian Ocean Territory
Jeff Starck
The Pobjoy Mint has issued first ever Christmas 50-penny coins on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory that utilized the licensed image of Father Christmas in time for the holiday season.