The following press release was shared by the United States Mint. (Philadelphia)—The U.S. Mint today hosted a ceremonial-strike event at its Philadelphia facility for the 2017 Lions Clubs International Centennial silver dollar. “The United States Mint is proud to honor one of the most well-known and highly regarded service organizations,” said Mint Principal Deputy Director […]
Free Copy of “100 Greatest U.S. Coins” With New or Renewed ANA Membership via Rare Coin Wholesalers
(Irvine, California) – A free copy of the latest edition of the award-winning book, 100 Greatest U.S. Coins, will be sent to anyone who submits an American Numismatic Association (ANA) new member or membership renewal through Rare Coin Wholesalers (RCW) before the end of the year. The promotion is a joint project between RCW and […]
U.S. Mint Issues Call for Applications to Serve on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
(October 12, 2016) — The U.S. Mint has issued an announcement in the Federal Register that it is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. The CCAC was established to: Advise the […]
NGC and Stack’s Bowers Galleries Identify New California Fractional Gold Variety
NGC and Stack’s Bowers Galleries have shared the following press release: SANTA ANA, CA. — Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and Stack’s Bowers Galleries have identified a new variety of California Fractional Gold. The 1854 Octagonal California Gold Dollar was recently submitted to NGC for attribution and grading. California Fractional Gold Pieces were struck by private […]
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio August Hong Kong Auction Passes $4.1 Million in Sales
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has shared the following press release: SANTA ANA, CA. (August 25, 2016) — August is always an exciting time in Kowloon, Hong Kong, as hundreds of coin and paper money dealers, collectors and enthusiasts gather for a week of world class auctions. This past week was no exception as Stack’s Bowers and […]
PCGS Offers Special Labels for American Liberty Silver Medals
Professional Coin Grading Service has shared the following release: Submission Instructions All coins must be American Liberty 2016 Silver Medals All American Liberty Silver Medals must be submitted on their own submission form (cannot mix with other coin submissions) All standard First Strike rules will apply as described here Valid for Standard Service only (Secure […]
Rarities Propel Stack’s Bowers ANA U.S. Currency Sale Past $3 Million Mark
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has shared the following press release. SANTA ANA, CA. — The U.S. Currency sessions of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money realized more than $3 million as part of the firm’s ANA convention auction, which in total brought over $21 million. All prices realized include […]
Stack’s Bowers ANA World and Ancient Coins Sale Brings in $4.89 Million
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has shared the following press release: SANTA ANA, CA. — Warm sunny weather greeted attendees to the annual ANA convention last week as they brought spirited bidding to the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money. The World and Ancient coins sessions realized nearly $4.9 million (including […]
Canada Honors Newfoundland Regiment with Silver Coin Commemorating Battle of Beaumont-Hamel
The Royal Canadian Mint has shared the following press release: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, August 16, 2016 – In recognition of Newfoundland’s great First World War sacrifice, the Royal Canadian Mint held an event at Canadian Forces Station St. John’s to officially present the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the Newfoundland and Labrador Command of […]
Strong Showing for Eliasberg Gold at the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2016 ANA U.S. Coins Auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has shared the following press release: SANTA ANA, CA. — Even three and a half decades after the original dispersal of his incredible gold coin collection, Louis E Eliasberg, Sr. was the champion at the Stack’s Bowers August 2016 Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money. The United States coins […]
