On an early fall day in Washington, D.C., members of the U.S. Mint’s Public Affairs team visited the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. As one of the most popular museums on the National Mall, it welcomes millions of visitors per year to view the greatest single collection of American […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to meet November 28
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (EST) on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Agenda (subject to change): Review and discussion of reverse candidate designs for the 2025 candidate designs for the American Innovation $1 […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 5, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 5, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), which sold 6,726 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (23RH), with 2,139 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S Morgan silver […]
United States Mint releases 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST. The set is priced at $28.00 (product code 23GC). There is a household limit of five sets. The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring […]
2023 Morgan & Peace Dollar Reverse Proof Two-Coin Set (S) available November 9 at noon
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) announced that the 2023 Morgan & Peace Dollar Reverse Proof Two-Coin Set (S) will be available at noon (EST) on November 9. The Morgan & Peace Dollar Reverse Proof Two-Coin Set contains one Morgan dollar coin and one Peace dollar coin minted at the United States Mint at […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending October 29, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending October 29, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set (23GA), which sold 48,914 units. In second place was the 2023 American Women / Maria Tallchief Three-Roll Set (120 coins) (P&D&S) (23WRK), with 12,473 sold. The third best-selling item […]
Honor our nation’s history and provide your input on a “Best of the Mint” collection
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press The year 2026 will mark America’s Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the founding of our Nation. The United States Mint will honor this historic occasion with a “Best of the Mint” collection that reflects the rich numismatic history of the United States. For this […]
NGC Special Labels and designations for Morgan and Peace Reverse Proof Set at the Whitman Expo
The two-coin set is being released during the Whitman Expo in Baltimore. Special submission instructions must be followed. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article. The U.S. Mint is releasing the 2023-S Morgan and Peace Dollar Two-Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 9, 2023, during the Whitman Winter Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. To celebrate the […]
Red Book Recollections: Richard Schwary
The following is re-posted from the “Red Book Recollections” column on Coin Update. Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 70th edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, […]
PCGS weekly update October 31, 2023
Recent Price Guide Updates PR & MS Shield Nickels PR & MS Liberty Nickels PR & MS Buffalo Nickels Jefferson Nickels Roosevelt Dimes PR Liberty Head Double Eagles PR Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles CoinFacts Narrative Update The United States Mint officially began selling the business-strike 2019 San Antonio Mission National quarters on August 26, 2019. The […]