At their January 4 meeting, the board of directors of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) approved the formation of an Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) committee. The aim of the ACTF is to mobilize law-enforcement resources to protect the integrity of U.S. coinage by educating officials on the economic impact and growing threat that […]
PNG Urges Caution to Buyers Considering So-Called “Trump Coins”
(Temecula, California)—So-called “Trump coins” are being offered in the marketplace. Although they may be delightful souvenirs, in many cases they should not be mistaken for “rare coins,” cautions the Professional Numismatists Guild (http://pngdealers.org/). PNG is a nonprofit organization composed of many of the top rare-coin and paper-money experts in the United States and six other […]
Agents Seize Approximately $20 Million and Arrest Brazilian National in Scheme to Launder TelexFree Funds
Editor’s note: Although this story doesn’t involve numismatics per se, we thought it was a good opportunity to draw attention to U.S. anti–money-laundering regulations, which have a big effect on the daily operations of coin, bullion, and paper-money dealers. Many collectors are unaware of the work that goes on behind the dealer’s desk to make […]
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. and the History in Your Hands Foundation co-host inaugural Chicago Coin Expo
(Chicago)—On April 5–8, Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. (HJB) and the History In Your Hands Foundation (HIYHF) will host the inaugural Chicago Coin Expo (CCE) at the Chicago Cultural Center. More than 1,000 coin and currency enthusiasts, collectors, history buffs, and curious visitors of all ages are expected to attend the free expo to view, learn about, and purchase […]
ANA Legacy Series Fundraising Dinner at National Money Show
Join the American Numismatic Association (ANA) in celebrating two of the hobby’s titans—Mark Salzberg and Rick Montgomery, leaders of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)—at the ANA Legacy Dinner, a fundraising event to benefit the ANA Legacy Series. The event will take place at the National Money Show in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, March 9, starting at […]
2017 Native American $1 Coin Products Available January 25
(Washington)—The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for product options containing 2017 Native American $1 coins beginning on January 25 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The 2017 coin honors Sequoyah of the Cherokee Nation, creator of the Cherokee language. The reverse design features a profiled likeness of Sequoyah writing “Sequoyah from Cherokee Nation” in […]
Gary Adkins Announces Intention to Seek ANA Presidency
In a press release this week, Gary Adkins, current vice president and three-term board member of the American Numismatic Association, announced that he will run for the office of president of the organization. The ANA is run by a board of governors consisting of a president, vice president, and seven governors. A new board is elected […]
ANA School of Numismatics Offers Seminars in Florida and Georgia
The School of Numismatics of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering a pair of educational courses—“Coin Grading, Problem Coins, and Conservation” and “Numismatics of Colonial America”—prior to the Orlando National Money Show (NMS), March 7–8, 2017. The coin and money show begins March 9 at the Orange County Convention Center, located at 9800 International […]
Diehl, Adkins, and Allen Honored with Service Award
ICTA chairman Philip Diehl and board members Gary Adkins and Greg Allen were honored during the Industry Council for Tangible Assets membership and board of directors’ dinner in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on January 4 as the recipients of the annual Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award. All three gentlemen worked tirelessly for two years to […]
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Appointed to Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
(Washington, D.C.)—The United States Mint is pleased to announce the appointment of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). Mr. Abdul-Jabbar fills the vacancy created this year by the resignation of Steven Roach, a member representing the interests of the general public. Mr. Abdul-Jabbar, a renowned former professional basketball player who is an […]
