The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the United States Mint Headquarters, 801 9th St. NW in the Second Floor Conference Room A&B. Agenda (subject to change): Review and discussion of candidate designs for the 2020 American Innovation […]
Hungary: Popular Hungarian Vizsla dog breed features on latest collector coins
This article has been updated as of September 16 at 6:00 p.m. The National Bank of Hungary will issue (9th September) new collector coins which also begin a new series that features some of the country’s indigenous dog breeds. The new series, entitled “Hungarian sheep and hunting dog breeds,” will include a total of nine […]
2019 American Innovation $1 coin featuring Delaware to be released September 19 at noon
Delaware is the first state to be highlighted in the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, and on September 19 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release four different product options for the coin. The Delaware coin features Annie Jump Cannon, an internationally renowned astronomer born in Delaware. Among the four options are a 25-coin […]
Counterfeit detection: 1926-S Buffalo nickel
A counterfeiter combined halves from two different coins to create this fake. In 1926, the San Francisco Mint struck 970,000 Buffalo nickels. While this amount is lower than usual, it is comparable to the 1.2 million struck in 1931 at the same mint. However, for whatever reason, the 1926 coins were released directly into circulation, […]
Canada: “Pulsating maple leaf” with photonics strike features on double crown silver coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver Proof coins which incorporate first-of-its-kind striking technology and leading-edge photonics with their classic coin reverse design. The maple leaf design on this coin was first introduced on Royal Canadian Mint silver and platinum bullion coins in 1988. The iconic Silver Maple Leaf design on the reverse of […]
United States Mint unveils 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coin designs
Springfield, MA — The United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Program today during the 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall. The designs will be featured on three dome-shaped coins: A $5 gold, a $1 silver, and a half-dollar clad. Public Law […]
Don’t be rushed in new Gold Rush: Make wise choices, veteran bullion dealers caution
(Temecula, California) September 9, 2019 — Investors wanting to enter the gold and silver markets or add to existing portfolios should be wary of potential counterfeits, plated “gold coins” or overpaying for any purchases. This advice comes from the Accredited Precious Metals Dealers (APMD) division of the nonprofit Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). “The new ‘Gold […]
Canada: Innovative moving design features bumblebee hovering over a flower on new silver Proof coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has released one of their most innovative designs seen on any collector coin, which includes an interactive element in the design in addition to delicate and intricate engraving and minting. Featured in the design is the ever-popular theme of the bumblebee encircling and hovering over a floral bloom as it looks […]
Q&A: What causes a missing or weak “4” on 1943 steel cents?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have a number of 1943 steel cents on which the “4” of 1943 is either weak or missing. What caused this? A: The missing or weak numeral (or letter) error is generally caused by the concerned area of the die filling with […]
The Stack’s Bowers Galleries ANA U.S. Currency Auction realizes $5.3 million
Santa Ana, California (August 29, 2019) — The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official United States Currency Auction at the ANA World’s Fair of Money realized an impressive $5,320,620 in total sales from two live auction sessions and one Internet-only session. In total, the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official ANA Auction that featured coins and paper money from […]
