Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce a new family of youth products in 2019 — the Mint’s first new youth products in five years. There will be three new products for kids in 2019, featuring the Mighty Minters — Kendra, Timothy, Sophie, Lina, Alex, Eli and Layla. They are fun, approachable, […]
United States Mint launches 46th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
New quarter pays homage to the role of Lowell, MA, in America’s Industrial Revolution Washington — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts. This is the first quarter of 2019 and the 46th coin overall in the program. The reverse (tails) design […]
Joseph Menna brings his unique portfolio of talents to the position of chief engraver
On February 4, 2019, United States Mint Director David J. Ryder announced that the new chief engraver of the Mint will be Joseph (Joe) Menna. Menna’s work for the U.S. Mint is quite extensive, distinguishing himself with his skillful designs displayed on various Congressional Gold Medals and coins including Presidential dollars, the latter of which […]
Joe Menna named chief engraver of the United States Mint
Washington — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder announced that Sculptor-Engraver Joe Menna has been named chief engraver of the United States Mint. Menna joined the Mint in 2005, and he brings 32 years of professional experience and classical training to the position. He was the first full-time digitally skilled artist hired by the United States […]
Bowers on collecting: Some updates
This week’s message is a bit on the personal side. As editor of Mega Red, also known as the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins, I with other Whitman staff members am putting the finishing touches on the 5th edition. This will have a special section on quarter dollars from 1796 […]
New date set for Kirschner sentencing
April 25 is the new date for Jonathan A. Kirschner’s sentencing hearing. U.S. District Court Judge Robert B. Kugler had been scheduled to sentence Kirschner on February 5 for his admitted crimes of falsely impersonating an agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and of unlawfully importing counterfeit coins and bars […]
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation to partner with Apollo 13 astronaut and American hero Fred Haise to offer PCGS-graded Apollo 11 coins
Apollo 11 coins will have inserts hand-signed by Haise PCGS has graded and encapsulated a limited number of Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coins on behalf of The Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF). The coins provided to PCGS are from AMF’s limited allocation of Launch Ceremony products and feature an insert with a hand-signed signature from Apollo […]
Exceptional turnout seen at this year’s World Money Fair 2019
This year’s World Money Fair was hailed a great success by attendants and participants taking into account the standpoint of ticket sales and a greater representation of national mints, international dealers, and experts in the field of coin production, design, logistics, procurement, and marketing. Organisers were prepared for an increase in collectors and investors who […]
United States Mint releases first 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin today at noon
Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts today at noon EST. The reverse (tails) design honors Lowell’s role in the Industrial Revolution. The design depicts a mill girl working at a power loom with its prominent circular bobbin battery. A view of […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending January 27, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending January 27, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof silver dollar (19CC), which was released on January 24 and sold 105,136 units. In second place was the West Point Mint’s 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof Half […]
