On or before Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2018, the Bradford Exchange will launch a series of coins designed by renowned American artist and designer Joel Iskowitz that pays tribute to the fallen soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918). Mr. Iskowitz retired from the U.S. Mint earlier this year as the most prolific coin and medal designer of the Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program that is … [Read More...]
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United States Mint opens sales of 2018 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin on May 24
Washington — The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2018 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin (product code 18EG) on May 24 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The coin will sell for $46.95. The Mint has produced the American Eagle One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin since 1986. It is the collector version of the […]
“Dollar Day” session of Legend’s 26th Regency Auction a record breaker
In its first ever two-day auction, Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency Auction 26 began with an explosive start. The first day’s offering, focused solely on silver dollars, anchored by the P.F.M. Collection of Morgan dollars, selections from the world-famous Aurora Borealis Collection of toned Morgan dollars, and the Crow River Collection of Peace dollars. In […]
Netherlands: Coins for 100th birthday of “The Flying Housewife” Fanny Blankers-Koen, who won four gold medals at 1948 London Olympics
Fanny Blankers-Koen, who arrived at the 1948 London Olympic Games as a 30-year-old mother of two from Utrecht, was described by the International Olympic Committee as, “unlike anyone the Olympics had seen before or since.” Some thought she was too old. Others thought she should be home with her children. Instead, with a performance that […]
Lunch with. . . Barry Sunshine
Welcome to the second installment of our series, “Lunch with. . .,” where we interview some of the most prolific authors and other noteworthy hobbyists in the field of numismatics — and satiate your appetite along with your hunger for knowledge! “Lunch with. . .” dives into the coinage-related aspects of some of the hobby’s […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 13, 2018
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending May 13, 2018. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2018 American Buffalo One-Ounce gold Proof coin (18EL), which is a new item on the report. Released on May 10, it sold 6,238 units during this period, which represents one full week of sales. […]
Three important special collections in Künker’s summer auctions, part one — the Genaert collection
Four catalogues present the material of the Künker summer auctions from June 18-21, 2018. Among others, the auction will entail the Genaert collection with coins from the Spanish Netherlands, the Popken collection with coins from the House of Welf, and the Gunther Wiegrebe collection with coins and medals from Lippe. As with every other year, […]
Finland: Scenic splendour of the Koli National Park in North Karelia depicted on latest €2 commemorative coin
The Mint of Finland has launched (15th May) the second €2 national commemorative coin which focuses on the many naturally beautiful scenic areas in the country that are both well-loved and instantly recognisable by many of the country’s inhabitants. The second annual €2 commemorative coin features the natural beauty of Koli National Park, which affirms […]
Bowers on collecting: Coins of the presidential administrations — Thomas Jefferson
This week I give another overview of the coins issued during the administrations of various presidents from George Washington to date with a small selection of illustrations. To include all of the design types—never mind different dates and varieties—would far exceed the space available. For that information see A Guide Book of United States Coins. […]
Rittenhouse’s 1792 half disme and an 1861-P Paquet Double Eagle at 2018 World’s Fair of Money
ANA Governor Brian Hendelson will provide historic multi-million dollar Philadelphia Mint coins and early United States Mint appointment documents for the ANA Museum Showcase exhibit. The finest known 1792 Half Disme, formerly owned by the first United States Mint Director David Rittenhouse, and the finer of the two known 1861 Philadelphia Mint Paquet Reverse Liberty […]
Slovenia: New commemorative €2 coin marks first World Bee Day
The Banka Slovenije has issued (14th May) new two-euro commemorative coins which are minted in celebration of the first-ever World Bee Day. The day seeks to focus on the great importance of the many bee species to the environment and the food chain. Over recent years, the populations of bee species and colonies have decreased […]
