Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarters rolls and bags honoring Eleanor Roosevelt are now available for purchase. The Eleanor Roosevelt quarter is the eighth coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped our Nation’s history and […]
Malta: New silver bullion coin with unlimited mintage features iconic Maltese cross
The Central Bank of Malta has launched a new silver bullion coin which features one of the country’s most recognisable national symbols. The very distinctive Maltese cross is an iconic part of Malta’s heritage and Most commonly associated with the Knights of Malta. The symbol is now used on everything from coins to the logo […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 28, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending May 28, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (23EG), which sold 109,859 units. In second place was the 2023 one-ounce American Platinum Eagle $100 Proof coin (23EJ), with 7,312 sold. The third best-selling item last week […]
United States Mint begins shipping 2023 American Women quarters honoring Eleanor Roosevelt on June 5th
Washington — On June 5, the United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the third coin in the 2023 American Women quarters (AWQ) series honoring Eleanor Roosevelt. The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters in the AWQ Program. Eleanor Roosevelt is well known as a leader, reformer, first lady, and author. […]
Switzerland: New silver coins released marking the 200th anniversary of the Swiss Shooting Association
The Swiss Federal Mint has released (2nd June) new silver commemorative coins, which are in recognition of next year’s bicentenary anniversary of the Swiss Shooting Sports Federation. Founded at the first Federal Shooting Festival in Aarau in 1824, it was at that time still known as the Schweizer Schützenverein (SSV) or “Swiss Shooting Club.” However, […]
Whitman Publishing to debut new Cherrypickers’ Guide, Sixth Edition, Volume II, at the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the upcoming release of the newest Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties. The sixth edition, volume II, will debut in August 2023 at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the meantime, the 320-page spiralbound-hardcover book can be preordered for $39.95 online, including at […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 21, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending May 21, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), which sold 10,597 units. In second place was the 2023 Congratulations Set (23RF), with 552 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2022 U.S. […]
1995 Silver Eagle Superset from VaultBox featured in May 28 GreatCollections auction
The coins include a key date 1995-W Silver Eagle graded NGCX Proof 10 Ultra Cameo. A collector from the East Coast was the lucky recipient of the VaultBox 1995 Silver Eagle Superset, featuring the key date 1995-W Silver Eagle graded NGCX Mint State 10 and two other 1995 Silver Eagles. The coins were consigned to […]
Japan: New colour and Proof silver coin unveiled to promote EXPO 25 in Osaka
The Japanese Finance Ministry has unveiled issuance plans and the design for their upcoming commemorative coins highlighting the EXPO 25 event that will take place in Osaka, Kansai, in two years. The EXPO 25 Osaka is the third time Japan will have hosted these international events, the two previous being Expo 1970 also in Osaka […]
Whitman Publishing releases 2nd edition of Q. David Bowers’s Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the upcoming release of the second edition of A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins, by Q. David Bowers. The 608-page book will debut at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, August 8, 2023. Before then, it can be preordered online (including at www.Whitman.com) […]