Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) announces the appointment of Kellen Hoard to a four-year term as a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) representing the general public. He replaces Samuel Gill, who has served on the CCAC since 2018. Kellen is a student in the Elliott School of International Affairs at […]
New appointee joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee as member Specially Qualified in Sculpture or Medallic Arts
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) announces the appointment of Darla Jackson to a four-year term as the member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) Specially Qualified in Sculpture or Medallic Arts. She replaces Robin Salmon, who has served on the CCAC since 2018. A sculptor residing in Philadelphia, Ms. Jackson received a […]
Mississippi becomes the 43rd state to end sales taxes on gold and silver
(Jackson, Mississippi) — With the stroke of Gov. Tate Reeves’s pen on Wednesday, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett (D-34), had passed out of the full senate by […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to meet April 18
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm (ET) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the 2nd Floor Conference Rooms; United States Mint; 801 9th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20220. Agenda (subject to change): Swearing-in […]
Bowers on Collecting: The San Francisco Mint in 1854
The following is a re-post from Q. David Bowers’ “Bowers on Collecting” weekly column on Coin Update. This week I share some comments from my 2002 book on the S.S. Central America. The San Francisco Mint, which opened for business in spring 1854, plays a central role in the saga of the S.S. Central America, […]
United States Mint opens sales for Louisiana American Innovation $1 coin products on April 10
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for rolls and bags containing the second American Innovation $1 coin of 2023 on April 10 at noon EDT. The reverse (tails) design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Louisiana. The following packaging options from the Mint’s facilities in […]
Q&A: Is it true that the Standing Liberty quarters struck from 1917 through 1930 were illegal, or were illegally struck?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: Is it true that the Standing Liberty quarters struck from 1917 through 1930 were illegal, or were illegally struck? A: That could be said. The authorizing legislation for the Standing Liberty quarter specified: “No change shall be made in the emblems and devices used,” […]
2023 American Women quarters rolls and bags — Edith Kanakaʻole on sale March 27
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women quarters rolls and bags honoring Edith Kanakaʻole will be available for purchase on March 27 at noon EDT. The Edith Kanakaʻole quarter is the seventh coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who […]
Historic change: The soaring life of pilot Bessie Coleman
The following is an excerpt from an Inside the Mint article by Amanda Crastz-Flores During this year’s Black History Month, the U.S. Mint celebrated quarter launch events in Chicago, Illinois, and Jacksonville, Florida, to honor the accomplishments and contributions of Bessie Coleman. Bessie was a pilot, advocate, and pioneer who flew to great heights as […]
Kentucky House of Representatives votes to end sales taxes on gold and silver
Frankfort, Kentucky (March 8, 2023) — Responding to overwhelming grassroots support over the last three years, lawmakers in the Kentucky House have voted today to end the state’s controversial practice of imposing sales taxes on all purchases of precious metals. House Bill 360, a sweeping sales tax bill, includes language to exempt gold, silver, platinum, […]
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