Editor’s Note: This article has been updated. It previously had the sales figures for item 19XB (2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Two-Coin Set) and item 19XGB (2019 Explore and Discover Set) transposed. We apologize for the error. This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 30, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling […]
Bowers on collecting: Happy Independence Day!
I wish you and yours a happy Independence Day. We are all so fortunate to live under the Stars and Stripes—with a history of democracy extending back over 235 years, unequalled in the world. As this is a numismatic column, it may be appropriate to showcase the only coin in the Guide Book that is […]
Numismatic issues to ponder on Independence Day
When it comes to Independence Day, there is no shortage of coin or medallic issues that could potentially be discussed. However, for the sake of timeliness, I will focus my discussion on some of the bicentennial issues that came out in the mid-1970s. In 2019 we are situated roughly at the midpoint between the bicentennial, […]
The importance of good research and writing
In March 2019 Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker spoke about writing and research to eighth-grade students of Meadow Glen Middle School (Lexington, South Carolina). This is a transcript of that lecture. Hello. My name is Dennis Tucker. I’m a professional writer and editor, which means I get paid to do the things you’re studying and practicing […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 23, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 23, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (19EG), which sold 22,010 units. In second place was the 2019 War in the Pacific National Historical Park Quarter, Three-Coin Set (19AF), which sold 11,264 units. The third best-selling […]
Opinions divided over 2019 Pride of Two Nations Coin Set
In mid-June, the U.S. Mint added the 2019 Pride of Two Nations Set to its product schedule, including details about the two-coin set to be released on July 3. Designed to celebrate U.S.-Canadian friendship and the intertwined history of the two North American neighbors, it includes new collector versions of an American Silver Eagle and […]
Bowers on collecting: Collecting 20-cent pieces
This week I conclude my commentary on 20-cent pieces per a question from Matt from Santa Rosa, California: When I read about the 20-cent coin that was issued by the mint only between 1875 and 1878 I hear about how no one liked the coin and they did not circulate. When I look to buy […]
Collecting 100 years of medals and tokens of the famous Chicago Coin Club
One of my greatest numismatic regrets is that I lived in the city of Rochester, New York, for nearly twelve years, and in all that time I never joined the venerable and storied Rochester Numismatic Association. I’ve been a coin collector since I was about seven years old. The coin bug bit me hard, and […]
June 18 CCAC meeting: Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal
On Tuesday, June 18, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held a meeting to review and discuss designs for upcoming Congressional Gold Medals by the Mint. Among the medals that were reviewed were the Steve Gleason Congressional Gold Medal and the Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal. Below are the various […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 16, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 16, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019 Proof Set (19RG), which sold 9,566 units. In second place was the 2019 Silver Proof Set (19RH), which sold 6,253 units. The third best-selling item this week was the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce […]
