Dozens of NGC-certified coins are part of the Wimbledon Collection, being offered online now. A Key-date Morgan dollar leads a group of dozens of rare U.S. coins graded by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) that are being offered by online auction house GreatCollections. Bidding is already underway for the remaining lots in the Wimbledon Collection of […]
Canada: “Visions of Canada” exquisite landscapes detailed on new two-ounce silver Proof coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new silver Proof coin that focuses on the staggering natural beauty that defines Canada on a global scale. These elements are meticulously captured on a new silver Proof coin which highlights the many facets of the diverse landscapes found in the northernmost country of the Americas. Canada is, […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee affirms police choices for January 6th Congressional Gold Medal
Editor’s note: This article was edited on June 21, 2022, to include images of the CCAC’s recommended designs for the Congressional Gold Medal. After the January 6, 2021, insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol building and congressional office buildings, the 117th Congress passed Public Law 117-32, for distribution of “four gold medals of appropriate design […]
Fresh-to-market S.S. Central America treasures in Goldberg’s June 2022 auction
First-time offerings of California Fractionals and other important items recovered from the legendary “Ship of Gold” (Los Angeles, California) June 20, 2022 — California Gold Rush-era treasures recovered from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the S.S. Central America that sank in 1857, will be offered for the first time in the Pre-Long Beach auction by […]
United Kingdom: New range of commemorative gold and silver 50-pence coins released for Commonwealth Games
The Royal Mint has released new precious metal and cupro-nickel commemorative 50-pence coins which mark the hosting of the XXII Commonwealth Games. Also known as the 2022 Commonwealth Games, or just as Birmingham 2022, the international multi-sport event for members of the British Commonwealth of Nations is scheduled to be hosted in Birmingham, England, from […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee makes recommendations for 2024 dollar coins
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee met at United States Mint headquarters in Washington, DC, to review several coin and medal programs. After discussions, the committee made recommendations to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding the 2024 Native American dollar and the 2024 American Innovation dollars for Illinois and Alabama. The group […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 12, 2022
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 12, 2022. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set (22GA), which sold 58,691 units. In second place was the 2022-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (22RG) with 4,136 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the […]
Pobjoy Mint — Falkland Islands: Limited edition Brilliant Uncirculated colour crown released celebrating 40th anniversary of liberation
The treasury of the Falkland Islands has released new commemorative crowns which mark the 40th anniversary of Liberation Day, which is the national celebration of the Falkland Islands. The day of remembrance was first observed in 1983, on the first anniversary of liberation from Argentinian armed forces. The day commemorates the end of the occupation […]
2022 United States Mint Silver Proof Set on sale June 23
Washington — The 2022 United States Mint (Mint) Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase starting on June 23 at noon EDT. This year’s set includes the first five coins in the American Women Quarters Program, the four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women to the development and history of […]
NBA superstars sign autographs, collectibles at Long Beach Expo
James Worthy, Lamar Odom, Quentin Richardson, and Darius Miles headline the biggest collectibles show on the West Coast June 30-July 2, 2022 (Long Beach, California — June 16, 2022) — Four popular scoremakers from the National Basketball Association (NBA) will be hooping up their signatures at the Long Beach Expo. Southern California’s largest collectibles show, […]
