A rare fantasy issue struck in London featuring the last monarch of the Kingdom of Madagascar can become part of a new collection when offered for sale in the Netherlands in October.

Dozens of countries have made the switch from cotton paper to polymer in printing currency notes and now Egypt is the latest to begin the transition.

Many silver dollars will be included in a pair of upcoming Stack's Bowers auctions of the Larry H. Miller Collection, including an 1804 Draped Bust dollar with an unbroken pedigree.

The Commission of Fine Arts did not make any recommendations for the 2021 Law Enforcement half dollar, but did come to an agreement on the look of the gold $5 coin and silver dollar.

The Commission of Fine Arts recommended designs for three of five "Hidden Figures" medals to honor pioneering women from NASA, including two that feature individuals and one group medal.

The Commission of Fine Arts design recommendations for a silver medal saluting the U.S. Army are those favored by a senior historian with the U.S. Army Center for Military History.

The top stories continue to center around activities at the U.S. Mint as news is made with the findings from a Treasury audit, upcoming products and a special surprise for previous orders.

Numismatica Ars Classica offers a silver denarius, issued circa 19 to 18 B.C., from Rome's first emperor, in Extremely Fine condition at an October auction.

Bulk purchases of 2020-P and 2020-D Connecticut American Innovation dollars can begin at the end of September as the U.S. Mint will be offering bags and rolls to collectors.

Demand for the U.S. Mint's three-inch bronze duplicate version of the Congressional gold medal honoring the U.S.S. Indianapolis crew is pushing it to "back order" status at the Mint's website.