A British anti-slavery medal from 1834 is being offered during Heritage Auctions’ April 24 to 27 sale.

A die vault at the Philadelphia Mint securely holds a single obverse master die created for making working dies that would be used to strike the 1964-D Peace dollar.

Two United States Mint production facilities closed, one for a few days and the other indefinitely, as officials react to the coronavirus pandemic.

The first two 2020-W America the Beautiful quarter dollars are scheduled by the U.S. Mint to be released into general circulation through the Federal Reserve on April 6.

The most-read articles of the past week included those about a new legislative path for 2021 Morgan and Peace dollars, and possible shipping delays for U.S. Mint products.

A PCGS MS-63 red and brown 1800 half cent from Pete Miller’s set, with a green CAC sticker, with considerable red remaining on both sides, sold for $12,000 at Stack’s Bowers’ March 19 Rarities Night auction.

Jeff and Chris reflect on a year recording the Coin World Podcast.

A 1796 Liberty Cap, No Pole half cent described as “Bold and Inviting,” graded Very Good 10 by PCGS, brought $66,000 at the Rarities Night sale.

The new legislative effort to authorize production of 2021 Morgan and Peace dollars will succeed only if collectors persuade members of Congress to support the measure.

Three rare notes in the Pogue Collection by Stack’s Bowers Galleries set records, including a “Spread Eagle” Series 1863 $100 legal tender note that sold for $432,000.