(Pelham, Alabama) — The sixth edition, volume II, of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties was officially launched at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, August 8–12, 2023. Whitman Publishing has announced that the final volume of the sixth edition will debut in 2024, and the book’s editors are seeking […]
Help pass the Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
A new bill that would authorize an exciting and worthy addition to modern commemorative coins needs support from collectors and dealers. America’s VetDogs, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing veterans and first responders in need with service dogs, recently announced that a bill supporting a 2025 commemorative coin program from the U.S. Mint has […]
China: New Proof gold and silver commemorative coins launch “National Treasure — The Dawn of Civilisation” series
The People’s Bank of China has launched a new series of commemorative and collector coins, which is entitled “National Treasure.” The first set of coins focuses on the “Dawn of Civilization,” which traces early Chinese history back to the most important eras moving toward modern civilisation. The series will depict a collection of cultural relics […]
Australia: Commemorative range of gold and silver bullion coins celebrate Sydney Opera House 50th anniversary
The Royal Australian Mint has released bullion-quality gold and silver ounce coins in celebration of one of the country’s most internationally recognised landmarks. This world-famous structure has earned a special place of affection for both Australians and visitors alike: the Sydney Opera House. Designed by Royal Australian Mint artist Adam Ball, the reverse side of […]
Germany: New €20 silver Proof coin remembers the 400th anniversary of inventor Wilhelm Schickard’s calculator
The German Ministry of Finance, along with Munze Deutschland, have released this year’s third €20 silver commemorative coin, which marks the 400th anniversary of the invention of the first mechanical calculator that could perform all four basic arithmetic operations. The device was the brainchild of astronomer and mathematician Wilhelm Schickard (1592–1635), who in 1623 successfully […]
Armenia: Proof silver collector coin honours country’s first Olympic champion, Hrant Shahinyan
The Central Bank of Armenia has released new silver Proof-quality collector coins, which mark the occasion of the centenary anniversary of the birth of their first Olympian, Hrant Shahinyan (1923-1996). He was a prominent Armenian gymnast, the first Armenian champion of the modern-day Olympic Games, a double gold and double silver medallist (Helsinki, 1952), a […]
United Kingdom: New £2 commemorative coins remember Ada Lovelace, a pioneer of early computer programming
The Royal Mint has released new £2 commemorative coins that remember the contributions of women in the fields of science, technology, education, and mathematics with a range of coins focusing on the contributions of Ada Lovelace, who follows scientist Rosalind Franklin in the series. It was 180 years ago when Lovelace first demonstrated how Charles […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending July 23, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending July 23, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the U.S. Navy one-ounce silver medal (SNV1), which sold 17,828 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), with 5,574 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-(P) Peace silver […]
China: Fifth release of gold and silver Proof coins highlight ancient art of calligraphy
The People’s Bank of China has released its latest set of gold and silver commemorative coins featuring designs focusing on the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy. Steeped in tradition and carried on for centuries, the art of calligraphy is considered one of Asia’s oldest forms of communicative art. The manuscripts themselves essentially tell a story or […]
United States Mint announces designs for the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Program
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) joined representatives from the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to unveil the designs for the 2024 Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Program yesterday during the opening ceremony for the African Methodist Episcopal Zion’s (AMEZ) Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Quadrennial Conference […]
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