(Pelham, Alabama)—On the Fourth of July, 2017, Whitman Publishing will release a newly updated second edition of its award-winning book GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today, by Jeff Garrett and Q. David Bowers. It is available for preorder online (including at www.Whitman.com) and will be sold at bookstores and hobby dealers […]
Whitman Publishing releases new gold “toolkit”:
Spain: Fifth series of Treasures of Spanish Museums launched with new gold and silver coins
The Fabrica Nacional Moneda y Timbre–Real Casa de la Moneda have unveiled (7th June) the latest series of their artistically influenced coins detailing some of Spain’s greatest treasures and masterpieces housed in many of the country’s exceptional museums and palaces. This latest series, the fifth to date, features masterpieces from a diverse range of artists, eras, […]
Chopmarked coins featured in new 3rd edition of MEGA RED
(Pelham, Alabama)—The third edition of MEGA RED (the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins) features several new appendices covering hobby-related topics. One is a 10-page illustrated study of chopmarks and chopmarked coins by Colin Gullberg, founder of the Chopmark Collectors Club (a member society of the American Numismatic Association) and editor of Chopmark […]
Release ceremony for Ozark National Scenic Riverways quarters: Beautiful day, great turnout
A historic steel roller mill served as the backdrop for the latest America the Beautiful Quarters Program launch event. More than 1,800 people, including 700 children, filled the area surrounding the historic Alley Mill on Monday, June 5, in Eminence, Missouri. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways quarter is the third of 2017 and the 38th […]
Mint to release 2017-W American Liberty 225th Anniversary silver medal on June 14
The United States Mint will make available for purchase the American Liberty 225th Anniversary silver medal (product code 17XB) on June 14 at noon Eastern time. The Mint is issuing this 1-ounce Proof medal in celebration of its 225th anniversary this year. Struck in .999 fine silver at the Philadelphia Mint, it is the medallic counterpart […]
Affordable Liberty Seated half dollars
In this series on affordable coins for collectors on a budget, we have reached the final installment on the Liberty Seated design. Even though silver dollars with the design were also struck for circulation, the cost of these in even the lowest grades is more than the $100 limit we set ourselves for these articles. […]
Annual Silver Proof Set available at noon on June 7
The U.S. Mint will open sales for the 2017 Silver Proof Set (product code 17RH) on June 7 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The set is priced at $47.95 and contains the following coins: Five silver quarters from the America the Beautiful Quarters Program honoring Effigy Mounds National Monument (IA); Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (DC); Ozark National […]
Affordable Liberty Seated quarters
The Liberty Seated quarter series ran from 1838 to 1891 and was seen in the pockets of many Americans during much of the 19th century. A long-running series, it went through multiple design changes, but kept relatively close to the original design by Christian Gobrecht. The series is filled with rarities and is extremely difficult […]
Affordable Liberty Seated dimes
The Liberty Seated dime series was produced from 1837 to 1891, making it the second-longest-running series of the denomination after the Roosevelt dime. A series that is filled with rarities and very scarce coins, it also has many dates that are quite affordable, especially in circulated condition. While completion of the series is a goal […]
2017 Uncirculated American Eagle gold coins available at noon today
Today is the release date for the Mint’s annual American Eagle 1-ounce gold Uncirculated coin (17EH), which will be available from noon Eastern time. The Uncirculated and Proof AGEs are collector versions of the official U.S. Mint American Eagle gold bullion coins, differing with respect to finish and mintmark (which the bullion strike lacks). Each 22-karat (0.9127 fine) gold Uncirculated coin, […]
