A Proof 1894-S Barber dime sold by Heritage Auctions in the first part of the Bruce Sherman Collection in January realized $2.16 million, a new record.

Despite the efforts made by legislators over 20 years ago there is no commemorative coin honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, despite other non-numismatic honors galore.

A 1798 Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle $5 double eagle that is considered the finest known of few examples was sold from the Bruce Sherman Collection for $3,000,000.

The United States Mint launched a completely overhauled Coin Classroom website Dec. 17, providing age-appropriate educational resources for teachers of students in grades kindergarten through six.

The cost to produce cents and five-cent coins continues to escalate well beyond face value, but the latest report from the U.S. Mint shows production of the other coins remains profitable.

A rare token from India gained plenty of attention in advance of its planned sale, and interest ran high in numismatic collectibles featuring the late President Jimmy Carter.

The 70th annual convention for the Florida United Numismatists was first on the calendar of major events for 2025 and it ushers in expectations of hope and optimism for many.

Buyers interested in the final Proof set of copper-nickel clad American Women quarter dollars in that four-year program can prepare for the upcoming sale of the product in late February.

The U.S. Mint's 2025 lineup garners plenty of attention as we transition into the early days of the new year, with sales already underway for some products.

Collector Jim Matthews has decided it's time to part with the Draped Bust and Capped Bust dimes he has collected for more than 40 years, and the coins will be auctioned by W. David Perkins.

With a change in leadership at the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce in Alaska, collectors are wondering if the chamber's wooden token program of recent years may reappear.

Sales of bags and rolls of 2025's American Innovation dollars begin with the Arkansas coins on Jan. 7, and the remaining three issues are scheduled throughout the year.

Numerous numismatic items can be found that feature the likeness of the 39th President of the United States, James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Dec. 29.

Jeff Starck has moved on after a 20-plus year commitment to "Coin World," and we give him a chance here to say goodbye in a fitting manner.

The U.S. Mint will begin taking 2025 bullion coin orders in January from the dealers on its authorized purchaser list, who in turn make the coins available in the secondary market.

Bags, rolls and boxes of rolled circulation quality 2025 Native American dollars from production at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints will be available at the end of January.

Visitors to the American Numismatic Association's National Money Show in Atlanta from Feb. 27 to March 1, 2025, will have plenty of exhibit's from the organization's Money Museum to view.

Designs are released for the 2025 American Women quarter dollars, the final year of the program; the first coin was set for issue Jan. 2, and release dates for the other four coins are also scheduled.

Several measures for commemorative coin programs and congressional gold medals passed congress and were sent for executive approval as the 118th Congress closes.

The Proof 2025-W American Eagle silver dollar is priced at $95 each, and registered customers can place orders, to a maximum of 25 coins, before sales begin at noon Eastern Time Jan. 9.