2019 Adult Numismatist Literary Award Winners The American Numismatic Association’s 2019 literary awards — recognizing articles published in the 2018 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist — is being presented today at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder and first editor Dr. George F. Heath in 1888, […]
United States Mint unveiled 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs
Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs yesterday for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The $1 coins in this program feature distinctive reverse (tails) designs […]
United States Mint marks the 50th anniversary of the fourth Philadelphia coining facility
Philadelphia — The United States Mint marked a historic milestone today: The 50th anniversary of its fourth and current minting facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In celebration of this milestone, on August 14, visitors will have a rare opportunity to speak directly with Mint personnel who make our nation’s coins. The original “five-handed” shovel used for […]
United States Mint reveals designs for the final coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program
Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs yesterday for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The first five designs will appear on the reverses (tails) of […]
Former police chief, Doug Davis, named anti-counterfeiting director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation
Current Director Beth Deisher will step down in September after successful anti-counterfeiting work (Rosemont, Illinois) August 13, 2019 — Doug Davis, founder of the Numismatic Crime Information Center and a former Police Chief of the Dallas suburb of Pantego, Texas, has been selected by the nonprofit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) to be its next director […]
United States Mint begins accepting orders for high relief American Liberty silver medals on August 15
Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief silver medal (product code 19DB) on August 15 at noon ETD. The medal is priced at $99.95. This unique medal is struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 2.5 ounces of 99.9 percent silver, measures two inches in diameter, […]
Richard Weaver selected as new PNG president
(Rosemont, Illinois) August 12, 2019 — Officers of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) have selected Richard Weaver to be the organization’s president for the 2019–2021 term. Weaver was selected during the PNG Board of Directors meeting in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, on August 11, 2019. Weaver is president of Delaware Valley Rare Coin […]
United States Mint begins accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin on August 15
Washington — The United States Mint is opening sales for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin (product code 19DA) on August 15 at noon EDT. This coin is struck at the West Point Mint, contains one ounce of 99.99 percent fine, 24-karat gold and has an enhanced Uncirculated finish. The 2019 American Liberty […]
United States Mint releases 2019 ornaments on August 13
On August 13 at 12 noon (ET), the United States Mint will release two ornaments which both incorporate Uncirculated Kennedy half dollars. The first, the 2019 Mighty Minters ornament (19XC), features the Mighty Minters Eli, Layla, Timothy, and Kendra. On the other hand, the 2019 United States Mint ornament (19XD) features a Christmas wreath enveloping […]
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and United States Mint to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2019 World’s Fair of Money
Washington, D.C. (August 7, 2019) — The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the United States Mint will share booth #1825 at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, August 13 – 17, 2019, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. United States Mint Director David J. Ryder and […]
