On October 15, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held a meeting to review and discuss designs for the upcoming 2021 American Liberty 24K gold coin and silver medal, the George Washington Crossing the Delaware River quarter, the 2021 U.S. Navy 2.5-ounce silver medal, and the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver […]
Bill Bierly’s In God We Trust shows numismatic research is alive and well
(Pelham, Alabama) — In November 2019 Whitman Publishing will release William Bierly’s In God We Trust: The American Civil War, Money, Banking, and Religion. The 352-page hardcover volume will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online. Here, Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker discusses how the book came to be. Sometimes in the numismatic […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending October 20, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending October 20, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (19RC), which sold 29,691 units. In second place was the 2019-S Proof Set (19RG) with 9,123 sold. The third best-selling item this week was the 2019-S American Innovation $1 […]
Die variety photographs welcomed for new Cherrypickers’ Guide, Sixth Edition, Volume II
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing is calling on the hobby community for photographs of die varieties of U.S. coins from half dimes to gold double eagles, plus commemoratives and bullion coins. These denominations and coin types will be covered in the sixth edition, volume II, of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United […]
Bowers on collecting: A sensational convention
The first American Numismatic Association convention was held in 1891 to organize the group. The most recent was this past August. In recent years the typical attendance has been a bit below 10,000, with a significant percentage being dealers and their helpers. In contrast, at the ANA convention, the World’s Fair of Money, in Philadelphia […]
“One-of-a-kind treasure map”: Dell Loy Hansen on the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins
Whitman Publishing has released the fifth edition of its best-selling 100 Greatest U.S. Coins. The 144-page volume is available online and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. Here, super-collector Dell Loy Hansen tells how the book inspired his passion for the hobby. The 100 Greatest U.S. Coins, now in its fifth edition, by Jeff Garrett […]
Pennsylvania American Innovation $1 coin products on sale October 24
Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing American Innovation $1 coins honoring Pennsylvania on October 24 at noon EDT. This is the second of four American Innovation $1 coins the Mint will release this year. The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring distinctive reverse (tails) […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending October 13, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending October 13, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019-S American Innovation $1 Proof Set (19GA), which sold 43,995 units. In second place was the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set (19AC) with 14,113 sold. The third best-selling item this week was […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending October 6, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending October 6, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2019-S Proof Set (19RG), which sold 15,584 units. In second place was the 2019-S Silver Proof Set (19RH) with 8,371 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2019 Uncirculated Set (19RJ), with 6,894 individual […]
Q. David Bowers on Bill Bierly’s In God We Trust
(Pelham, Alabama) — In November 2019 Whitman Publishing will release William Bierly’s In God We Trust: The American Civil War, Money, Banking, and Religion. The 352-page hardcover volume will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online. Here, numismatic historian Q. David Bowers shares his thoughts on the book. Bill Bierly’s In God […]
