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., […]
Women’s suffrage celebrated through coins and medals
The following is an excerpt of an article by Stephanie Meredith on the website of the United States Mint. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. The U.S. Mint honors this anniversary with a Women’s Suffrage Centennial commemorative coin and silver medal. Millions of suffragists worked […]
United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Line art of the design is available here. This distinctive silver dollar coin marks a signature achievement in our Nation’s history. “This coin pays […]
United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal. Developed in conjunction with the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar, this limited edition 99.9% silver medal will accompany the silver dollar celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Line art of […]
Glenna Goodacre, famous sculptor and coin designer, has left us
New Mexico artist Glenna Goodacre—well known to coin collectors as the designer of the Sacagawea dollar—has died of natural causes at the age of 80. She passed away at her home in Santa Fe on the evening of Monday, April 13, 2020. Goodacre was an artist of monumental sculptures including the Vietnam Women’s Memorial (part […]
On 2020 “W” mint mark America the Beautiful quarters
The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today: The period from May 8 to September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. In recognition of this significant anniversary, the Mint will manufacture “W” mint mark quarters that feature a special privy mark signifying the allied victory […]
March 11, 2020, CCAC meeting: 2021 American Innovation $1 coin — New York
On March 11 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held its second of two teleconference meetings to review and discuss designs for the upcoming 2021 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. Below are the various proposed designs for the 2021 New York American Innovation $1 coin. Let us know in the comments […]
March 11, 2020, CCAC meeting: 2021 American Innovation $1 coin — Virginia
On March 11 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held its second of two teleconference meetings to review and discuss designs for the upcoming 2021 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. Below are the various proposed designs for the 2021 Virginia American Innovation $1 coin. Let us know in the comments which […]
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