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US Coins Apr 16, 2021, 9 AM
Week's Most Read: Latest quarter released
The newest quarter dollar to be released for circulation is generating buzz while the latest designs in the dollar coin program being revealed has drawn plenty of attention this week. -
US Coins Apr 16, 2021, 8 AM
Benjamin Franklin medallions in April Philadelphia sale
Several 18th century Benjamin Franklin portrait medallions, highly sought in Europe in his day, are among offerings in Freeman’s American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts auction April 27. -
US Coins Apr 16, 2021, 7 AM
Market Analysis: Sesquicentennial 1926 gold quarter eagle
An exceptional Mint State 66+ example of a gold 1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50 quarter eagle caught the eye of bidders at the Stack's Bowers Galleries March 25 auction, realizing $10,800. -
US Coins Apr 16, 2021, 6 AM
Mint seeks to reopen telephone ordering, in the process of training
The Mint is working to train personnel so that customers can again place product orders by phone, a service that halted with the arrival of the pandemic a little more than a year ago. -
US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 4 PM
Harrison congressional gold medal re-enters the market
A congressional gold medal presented to William Henry Harrison in the 19th century for his military achievements is coming back up for sale after selling by private treaty in 2015. -
US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 4 PM
2021 Morgan and Peace dollar sale dates, price and specifications posted
The Mint's posting of sale dates for the planned Morgan and Peace centennial dollars reveals pricing, product availability, mintages, household order limits and surface finishes. -
US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 2 PM
Mint facility public tours remain closed due to COVID restrictions
After more than a year of being shut down by the pandemic, public tours and sales centers at the U.S. Mints in Philadelphia and Denver will remain closed for the foreseeable future as a public safety measure. -
US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
Collectors Universe expands California facility
Collectors Universe, parent company to Professional Coin Grading Service and Professional Sports Authenticator, adds nearly 60,000 square feet to its Santa Ana, California, headquarters. -
Paper Money Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
ECCB completes transition to polymer with new $5 note
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank issued a polymer $5 bank note in March, completing the polymer series begun in 2019, though previous issues will co-circulate until the older notes wear out. -
US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
Market Analysis: Top classic commemoratives
A top graded 1936 Cleveland, Great Lakes Exposition commemorative half dollar, PCGS MS-68 with a green CAC sticker, brought a whopping $43,200 at Stack's Bowers Galleries' March 25 auction.