Shortly after 4:00 p.m. today, David J. Ryder was confirmed once again as the director of the United States Mint. He was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by a voice vote. The Mint has been without a formal director since the departure of Edmund Moy in 2011, making this an even more momentous […]
British Antarctic Territory: New titanium coin features graceful blue petrel
The government and treasury of the British Antarctic Territory have issued (27th February) new titanium coins which feature one of the territory’s most recognisible feathered inhabitants — the blue petrel. They are often spotted in the region from the southern tip of South America to Northern Argentina and, of course, near the northern point of the […]
Pricing for the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Program
The United States Mint is announcing pricing for the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Program as follows: Coin Introductory Price Regular Price Silver Proof $51.95 $56.95 Silver Uncirculated 48.95 53.95 Clad Proof 27.95 32.95 Clad Uncirculated 25.95 30.95 Products containing gold coins will be priced according to the Pricing of Numismatic and Commemorative Gold […]
A silver bar walks into a mint
By Gabriel Leif Bellman A surprise 2017 release from the Mexican Mint comes to us in kilo silver. The first surprise is that the 2017 kilo silver Libertad is the key to the series. With a mintage of just 200, it is the lowest minted Libertad to date. That includes all Libertads, in both silver and […]
My first CCAC Meeting: A spirited discussion and a rare inside glimpse into the design process
On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 , I had the pleasure of attending my first Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meeting (on the phone, since I live in Atlanta and not in Washington). As a relative novice to the world of coin design, I understand the apprehension most collectors feel when first putting themselves into the fray with […]
Professional Numismatists Guild offers three expert tips to avoid gold scams
Following the recent fraud charges filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission against a California gold seller, a trade group composed of veteran precious-metals experts is urging investors to take three important steps before making any purchases of gold, silver, or platinum bullion coins or ingots. “To avoid paying too much when you buy, or […]
Trump and the Fed: Changes may be coming
The following is a courtesy post from our sister site, Mint News Blog. Most people know that a president able to appoint several Supreme Court justices during his tenure will have an impact on our country that far outlasts their presidency. However, presidents who have the chance to make major changes to the Federal Reserve’s […]
New anti-counterfeiting technology: Dogs
Dogs are renowned for their almost supernatural sense of smell and have been used for years by law enforcement to solve some of the most complicated crimes ranging from drug smuggling to cold-blooded murder. In 1997, the world was introduced to the first counterfeit-sniffing dog, named Mike, and the concept has rapidly gained popularity ever […]
Royal Canadian Mint Act authorizes special loonie to commemorate centennial of Toronto Maple Leafs
On June 22, 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint Act authorized the issuance of a $1 circulation coin (the denomination fondly known in Canada as the “loonie”) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team. The “Rationale” section of the act states the following: The 100th anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs is […]
Fort Knox opened to civilians for the first time in 40 years
The following is a re-post from Coin Update’s sister site Mint News Blog. For much of the country, yesterday was “eclipse day.” But at Fort Knox, the big yellow wasn’t being covered up—it was being revealed: for the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Bullion Depository there was opened to civilians. The Washington Examiner […]
