Welcome to the first 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 […]
Q&A: Do some Kennedy half dollars show where President Kennedy was hit by the assassin’s bullet?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers, 5th edition: Q: A friend told me the slight bulge along the line of Kennedy’s neck on the half-dollar is intended to represent the point at which the bullet from the assassin’s rifle hit our late president. Is that true? A: Absolutely not. On […]
Red Book recollections: Neil Shafer
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 72nd edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the […]
David J. Ryder confirmed as director of the United States Mint
Shortly after 4:00 p.m. today, David J. Ryder was confirmed once again as the director of the United States Mint. He was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by a voice vote. The Mint has been without a formal director since the departure of Edmund Moy in 2011, making this an even more momentous […]
What would you choose as the designs for the 2019 American Legion coins?
The following are the complete set of proposed designs that were sent to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) to review for the 2019 American Legion coins during their Tuesday, March 13 meeting. Let us know which designs you would choose for each coin face and denomination in the comments below! Gold Five Dollar Obverse […]
The CCAC’s recommended designs for the 2019 American Legion coins
The following are descriptions of the artist submissions which won the most votes from Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) members for the gold, silver, and clad versions (obverse and reverse) of the upcoming American Legion coins: Gold Obverse AL-G-O-03 commemorates the inception of the American Legion and its mission to serve America and its war […]
Q&A: Do Mercury and Roosevelt dimes display references to paganism and Joseph Stalin?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers, 5th edition: Q: Can you explain the contradiction of the Mercury dime bearing both the portrait of a pagan god and a motto stating national trust in the Christian God? A: There is no contradiction. “Mercury dime” is a misnomer, for the ancient god […]
Red Book recollections: Robert Rhue
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 72nd edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the […]
What would you like to see in the next “Bowers Series” book?
Q. David Bowers joined Whitman Publishing as the company’s numismatic director in 2003. This was at the start of a modern renaissance in American numismatic book publishing. Since that time Whitman has published hundreds of new books for the hobby, ranging from 64-page monographs to 900-page encyclopedias, and recently the 1,504-page Mega Red. Many of […]
Weekly column by Q. David Bowers to commence this Wednesday
This Wednesday, January 3, 2018, Coin Update and Mint News Blog will commence hosting weekly columns by renowned numismatist and author Q. David Bowers. Every Wednesday, both blogs will be posting regular content produced by Bowers and we are delighted to deliver his uniquely qualified insights to the community. Bowers himself describes the columns as […]
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