The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press Obverse — The design depicts the USS Indianapolis with her 10 battle stars. Interspersed among a border of rivets are the inscriptions USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35, and her dates of service, 1932-1945. Designer: Artistic Infusion Program Artist Matt Swaim. Sculpted by: Sculptor-Engraver Jay M. Kushwara. […]
United States Mint announces designs for George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 coin and Barbara Bush First Spouse gold coin
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 coin and the Barbara Bush First Spouse gold coin. Public Law 116–112 authorizes the Mint to strike and issue these coins. The obverse (heads) design of the Presidential $1 coin honoring George H.W. Bush features his […]
Connecticut American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin available
The United States Mint (Mint) began accepting orders for the 2020 American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring Connecticut on July 21 at noon EDT. The coin recognizes the Gerber Variable Scale, often called the most revolutionary engineering tool since the slide rule. Produced at the Mint’s facility in San Francisco, the Connecticut American Innovation […]
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with America the Beautiful quarters
The following is an excerpt from an article by Stephanie Meredith. July is Park and Recreation Month, which recognizes the important role parks and outdoor recreation play in our communities. The U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program honors our country’s national parks, forests, and historic sites. Quarters for each state, territory, and the District of Columbia […]
United States Mint announces 2020 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs June 30, 2020
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the 2020 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The new designs will appear on the reverses (tails) of $1 coins honoring innovations and/or innovators from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Carolina. Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna created and sculpted the Maryland American Innovation […]
CCAC recommends new reverse designs for 2021 gold and silver bullion coins
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee convened by telephone in administrative and public meetings on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. United States Mint Director David J. Ryder connected to the meetings from Mint headquarters on Ninth Street in Washington. In a sign of the times, other Mint officers and staff called in from their home offices, and […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meets by teleconference June 23
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT). Agenda (subject to change): Review and discussion of candidate designs for the 2021 Christa McAuliffe silver dollar commemorative coin. Review and discussion of candidate designs for the American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagle […]
Magazine profiles renowned coin designer Joel Iskowitz
The Numismatist article showcases an artist who has shaped modern U.S. coinage. The June 2020 edition of The Numismatist includes a six-page feature article about Joel Iskowitz, an artist whose designs have been selected for dozens of U.S. coins and medals. Starting in 2017, Iskowitz has exclusively hand-signed certification labels for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The article […]
American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money 129th Convention medal created by Don Everhart
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Retired United States Mint designer, sculptor, and engraver, Don Everhart, has finished his plaster sculpts of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money 129th Convention medal. The medal depicts the bust of Pittsburgh area born environmentalist and biologist Rachel Carson. The August 4th – 8th ANA Convention is in a state […]
Uram continuing as Chairman and Tucker as Numismatic Specialist on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
Editor’s Note: The previous headline has been changed to better reflect Dennis Tucker’s and Tom Uram’s current positions with the CCAC. The United States Mint hosted a virtual meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The CCAC typically gathers in person at Mint headquarters on Ninth Street in Washington, D.C., […]
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