• World War II aircraft
    Jun 26, 2025, 10:15 AM

    Bill proposed to honor those who served early in WWII

    by Paul Gilkes
    American citizens who volunteered for military service for Allied nations who entered World War II before the United States may be on the receiving end of additional honors.

  • President Biden bronze medal
    Jun 26, 2025, 09:39 AM

    U.S. Mint offers bronze Biden presidential medal

    by Paul Gilkes
    The United States Mint is offering bronze Presidential medals honoring the presidency of Joe Biden with two different diameters providing a choice of options for collectors.

  • John HIghfill
    Jun 19, 2025, 10:44 AM

    John W. Highfill, 82

    by Coin World Staff
    John W. Highfill, Tulsa, Oklahoma, coin dealer who founded the National Silver Dollar Roundtable, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 82.

  • 2025 Silver Proof Set
    Jun 14, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Subscription options open for 2025-S Silver Proof set

    by Paul Gilkes
    The 2025-S Silver Proof set will go on sale to the public in August, but customers who sign up for the U.S. Mint's subscription program can order the set in advance.

  • Marine Corps silver eagle
    Jun 14, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Military privy marks on 2025 Proof American Eagle dollars

    by Paul Gilkes
    In addition to the privy mark for the United States, the U.S. Mint will be offering similar treatment to honor the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps on Proof 2025 American Eagle silver dollars.

  • 2025 gold eagle
    Jun 13, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Mint forecasts cost reductions in FY 2026 budget

    by Paul Gilkes
    The U.S. Mint offered up a document detailing revised FY2025 expectations as well as those for FY2026 and the report projects a 3.3% reduction from previous expectations.

  • 2025 Uncirculated set
    Jun 13, 2025, 09:00 AM

    July sale date for 20-coin 2025 Uncirculated set

    by Paul Gilkes
    Sales from the United States Mint will begin mid-July for the 2025 Uncirculated Coin Set that features 10 coins each from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints.

  • Bad Metal silver by Winston Zack
    Jun 12, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Zack adds volume on circulating counterfeit silver coins

    by Paul Gilkes
    The latest in Winston Zack's series of books on circulating contemporary counterfeit coins focuses on the higher denominations of silver issues with "Bad Metal, Silver: 50c to S$1."

  • Kennedy medal
    Jun 12, 2025, 07:03 AM

    Special Kennedy inaugural medal one of three known

    by Paul Gilkes
    One of three known inaugural medals in gold created for John F. Kennedy by an Italian designer was discovered and offered in a recent sale, but failed to meet the reserve bid.

  • 2025 privy marked eagle
    Jun 11, 2025, 08:00 AM

    Privy mark to honor United States Army on silver eagles

    by Paul Gilkes
    The U.S. Mint will be selling Proof 2025-W American silver eagles with a special privy mark to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the forerunner of the U.S. Army.

  • Coin jar
    Jun 9, 2025, 07:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for June 9, 2025: Coins are recyclables

    by Larry Jewett
    Coins that are not collectible need to recirculate, and that could save money by keeping the Mint from having to make more when no more are really needed.

  • Superman gold coin
    Jun 4, 2025, 06:53 AM

    Superhero coins and medals on the horizon from U.S. Mint

    by Paul Gilkes
    The first of the superhero coins and medals from the U.S. Mint will feature Superman and will become available in July with two more issues due out in 2025.

  • Steamship Dolphin
    Jun 4, 2025, 06:41 AM

    Cataloging Good For travel token on steamship 'Dolphin'

    by Paul Gilkes
    Steamship tokens have been the subject of recent research including those used for transit on a route between Seattle and destinations in Alaska.

  • Henrietta Lacks
    Jun 4, 2025, 06:31 AM

    Medal honor sought for pioneer Henrietta Lacks

    by Paul Gilkes
    Measures have been introduced in the House and Senate calling for congressional gold medal recognition for Henrietta Lacks whose medical treatment led to life-saving discoveries.

  • U.S. Army Rangers on D-Day
    May 27, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Ranger gold medal ceremony set for June 26

    by Paul Gilkes
    Congress has approved the use of Emancipation Hall for the June 26 awarding of a congressional gold medal approved in 2022 for Army Rangers who served in WWII>

  • double denomination
    May 26, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Dubious double denomination examined by coppers experts

    by Paul Gilkes
    A review of a double denomination coin from the 1800s has led experts to believe the coin was likely created outside the production facilities of the U.S. Mint.

  • Monticello Jefferson
    May 26, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Jefferson's Virginia home offers a new visitor experience

    by Paul Gilkes
    Visitors to the home of Thomas Jefferson will have a chance to learn more about Jefferson's relationship with fellow patriot Alexander Hamilton in a new experience connected to the semiquincentennial.

  • MyCollect Elite Collection
    May 25, 2025, 09:00 AM

    MyCollect site showcases Elite rarities collection

    by Larry Jewett
    A collection built on the book "100 Greatest U.S. Coins" is being revealed through the MyCollect social site with many of the coins expected to be displayed at future events.

  • Dr. Vera Rubin quarter dollars
    May 24, 2025, 09:00 AM

    Latest American Women quarter to be released in June

    by Paul Gilkes
    A June 3 release date has been announced for the third American Women quarter dollar to bear a 2025 date and it will be issued in honor of Dr. Vera Rubin.

  • 2023 Jovita Idar quarter dollar
    May 23, 2025, 17:00 PM

    U.S. Mint draws peer recognition for circulating coin

    by Paul Gilkes
    The U.S. Mint took top honors in "Best Circulating Coin" at the 2025 Mint Directors Conference for the work on the Jovita Idár issue in the American Women quarter dollar series.

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