The following is an excerpt from an Inside the Mint article by Tim Grant and Stephanie Meredith The year 1792 was one of experimentation for the U.S. Mint. The Coinage Act of 1792 established a national mint and the monetary system of the United States, including all denominations of coins and their compositions. But before the first […]
Seneca Mill Press LLC proudly announces release of the latest numismatic book by Roger W. Burdette: Saudi Gold and Other Tales from the Mint
America’s national numismatic journey began with tentative issues of “Fugio” cents in 1787 and “half dismes” in 1792. Over time, external events generated unexpected changes to accustomed financial and coinage systems. Some changes were of wide impact, while others were limited to our national mints, and some remain largely unknown to the present. Saudi Gold […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to meet February 28 and March 1
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day public meeting from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, and from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (ET) on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Agenda (subject to change): Review and discussion […]
From the Colonel’s Desk: The famous last words of Kentucky’s “Iron Man Veep,” Alben W. Barkley
Alben William Barkley was born in a log cabin to a poor tenant-farming family in Graves County, Kentucky, on November 24, 1877. He spent much of his youth in farm labor, going to the local county school when he could, between the fall harvest and the next spring planting. In 1892 young Mr. Barkley convinced […]
2023 American Women quarters rolls and bags — Bessie Coleman on sale February 14
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarter dollar honoring Bessie Coleman — rolls and bags, will be available for purchase February 14 at noon EST. The Bessie Coleman quarter is the sixth coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women […]
United States Mint announces 2024 American Women Quarters Program honorees
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the following 2024 honorees for the American Women Quarters Program: Patsy Takemoto Mink was the first woman of color to serve in Congress. As a Member of Congress, she fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare, and bilingual education, most notably with the passage […]
American Women quarters: 2022 in review
The following is an excerpt from an article by the United States Mint’s Office of Corporate Communications The American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program is the first circulating coin program dedicated solely to celebrating American women. Representing diverse fields, accomplishments, ethnicities, and races, these pioneering women are brought together by one commonality: Their contributions were groundbreaking and […]
Ohio American Innovation $1 coin products on sale January 30
Washington — Rolls and bags containing the first American Innovation $1 coin of 2023 will go on sale on January 30 at noon EST. The reverse (tails) design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Ohio. The following packaging options from the United States Mint (Mint) facilities in Philadelphia and […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to meet by teleconference January 24
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST). Agenda (subject to change): Swearing in of new member John Saunders. Review and discussion of candidate designs for the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal. Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 5135, […]
NCBA committee makes commemorative coin recommendations
The Numismatic Industry Coinage Advisory Committee (NICAC) released its first commemorative coin recommendations to the United States Congress. NICAC is a committee of the National Coin and Bullion Association, formed for the purpose of advising Congress on the adoption of commemorative programs that memorialize people and events truly worthy of commemoration by the nation. NICAC’s […]
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