A 50-cent scrip note from a railroad that served the Confederate Army, intergenerational treasure boxes and a group of linked circulating counterfeit Morgan dollar are the themes of some of the columns in the newest issue of "Coin World."

The U.S. Mint’s remaining 2019 offerings, including the 2019-W Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness quarter dollar to be released Nov. 4, drew reader attention this past week.

David Sundman, president of Littleton Coin Company, talks about growing up in the family business, what has kept them going for 75 years and some of his favorite coins to collect.

The finest known 1982 Lincoln, Small Date cent, PCGS MS-69 red, one of just two in that grade, sold for $15,600 in Stack’s Bowers Galleries Rarities Night auction Aug. 15.

​“Extremely strong” purchasing of gold by government central banks worldwide and increased depositing of gold into exchange-traded funds pushed gold demand for the first half of 2019 to a three-year high.

The Silver Institute reports that net demand for silver increased 3.5 percent in 2018, with investment totals climbing 20.5 percent.

The ANA put out a survey to determine the location for future conventions, asking its membership whether the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, is the optimal location for its flagship event.

Bob Green, President of Park Avenue Numismatics, discusses what caught and kept his interest in the hobby. Bob also talks about threats to coin collecting, and advice for people just starting out.

Jeff and Chris talk Montessori notes, the SS Central America and interview George Corell about his research on Confederate coinage.

A rare gold half sovereign issued by Edward VI, but with his deceased father’s name, is a compelling highlight of the second auction from Sovereign Rarities and the Royal Mint.

Chris Seuntjens of Christopher’s Rare Coins discusses engaging the younger generation of coin collectors to ensure the future of the hobby, as well as the impact of counterfeits on the hobby. Chris also introduces his Christal Clear Showcases.

The Royal Dutch Mint is issuing three 2019 coins in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden.

A silver medal from 1837, stolen nearly 50 years ago, is now reunited with the museum in Guernsey that once held the piece.

A new £20 note issued in Northern Ireland celebrates the concept of "craic."

2019 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarter dollars struck in two different finishes at three U.S. Mint facilities are the components of a special three-coin set.

David Hall discusses the best strategy to be a successful coin buyer. He also talks third party grading services, underpriced areas of the market, and mistakes to avoid in collecting.

An English direct short term and payday lender going by the name of Moneyboat, for unexplained reasons decided to investigate whether polymer or paper currency was better for the environment.

The U.S. Mint announced Sept. 4 designated release dates for 21 numismatic products, through Dec. 19, though a few products still have no specific sales dates.

The 2 million 2019-W Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness quarter dollars will be issued from 34 distribution points in 26 states when the coin is officially released into circulation Nov. 4.

The United States Mint has released details for the official launch ceremony for the Frank Church River of No Return quarter dollar.