Dear Mint Customers, I want to take this opportunity to speak to you about the Mint’s approach to our numismatic program. First off, the United States Mint is unique in that we are an agency of the Federal Government, and also a retail sales organization. The goal of our numismatic program is to serve the […]
1969-S penny sold to honest coin dealer for five cents expected to realize over $40,000 at auction
Over the past 50 years, an individual from San Francisco accumulated thousands of Lincoln cents from change, friends, and by searching rolls. He never found anything of note, and finally the day came to sell the collection. He obtained several quotes from local coin shops and ended up selling the whole collection for a few […]
Canada: Gold coin set issued in tribute to the centenary birth anniversary of medallist Alex Colville
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a six-coin set produced in gold in tribute to one of Canada’s eminent medallist and artist Alex Coleville (1920–2013). It was his legendary Centennial of Confederation coin designs issued in 1967 which became a favourite with coin collectors and gained him further acclaim. Featuring some of the country’s well-known […]
Bowers on collecting: Connecting with Connecticut copper coins
On October 18, 1785, Samuel Bishop, James Hillhouse, Joseph Hopkins, and John Goodrich petitioned the General Assembly of Connecticut to authorize the production of copper coins. They stated that there was a great scarcity of small circulating coins in the state, and those seen were apt to be counterfeits. Two days later on the 20th, […]
Winter wonderland themed United States Mint ornaments available November 20
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales on November 20 at noon EST for the new 2020 Mighty Minters ornament and the 2020 United States Mint ornament. The 2020 Mighty Minters ornament (product code 20XT) features Mighty Minters Alex, Sophie, and Eli the fox, the Mint’s coin collecting ambassadors. This year’s ornament has a […]
Romania: New silver Proof coins issued for the centenary anniversary of the founding of Politehnica University of Timișoara
The Banca National a Romaniei has released (9th November) new silver Proof quality coins which mark the centenary anniversary of the country’s preeminent institutes of learning since its establishment. The Politehnica University of Timișoara is now one of the largest technical universities in Central and Eastern Europe. The city of Timisoara was ceded from Hungary […]
Interview with Todd Martin of the United States Mint
I recently interviewed Todd Martin, a member of the United States Mint’s leadership team serving as the Acting Chief of Corporate Communications, about the forthcoming design changes to the American Silver and Gold Eagle coin programs and current legislation to create a series of quarter dollar and other coin programs starting in 2022. I wanted […]
Greece: New silver collector coins remember the 75th anniversary of the establishment of first radio network
The Bank of Greece has issued (9th November) new silver collector’s coins on the occasion of the country’s 75th anniversary of the establishment of the National Radio Foundation. With the occupation by the Third Reich at an end, leftover radio transmitters and receivers were put to good use to for the formation of a national […]
Mayflower 400th Anniversary products available on November 17
Washington — The United States Mint will accept orders for products in the United States Mint Mayflower 400th Anniversary Program beginning on November 17 at 9:00 a.m. EST. This program recognizes the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage, which departed England in September 1620 and, after a tumultuous two-month journey, reached the shores of Cape Cod, […]
NGC promotes two top members of its world-renowned coin grading team
Scott Schechter has been promoted to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer, and Ben Wengel has been promoted to Senior Grading Finalizer of World Coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is pleased to announce the promotions of Scott Schechter to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer and Ben Wengel to Senior Grading Finalizer of World Coins on November […]
