Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre had an opportunity to speak with Ventris Gibson, Director of the United States Mint, during the World Money Fair in Berlin. They discussed the challenges faced by many world mints as a continuing trend sees the demand for cash and coin diminishing and about new […]
2023-2025 ANA Board candidates announced
In 2023 the terms of all nine officers will expire. Those elected will be installed at the ANA’s 132nd Anniversary Convention Banquet in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 11, 2023, and will compose the Board of Governors for the next two years. The following is the list of candidates: Candidate for President Thomas J. Uram Candidates […]
Notes Published—Imprimatur: A special kind of approval
Numismatic books come with all kinds of endorsements and recommendations. Some are printed on a “What Readers Are Saying” page in the front. For example, the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties has endorsements from Mark Borckardt, Jeff Garrett, Dr. Richard Doty, and other well-known numismatists. Len Augsburger, president of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club, […]
ANA celebrates 75th anniversary of Kenneth Bressett’s membership
A treasure to numismatics, the editor emeritus of the Red Book is honored for his life’s work. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is celebrating the diamond anniversary of one of its most-renowned members: Kenneth Bressett. For decades, Bressett has devoted his life to promoting numismatics through his writing and teaching others. Bressett, who became a […]
United Kingdom: Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926–2022
It was officially announced today by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died peacefully at her residence in Balmoral, Scotland, at the age of ninety-six. It is understood Her Majesty passed away in the early afternoon, and according to protocol, heads of government in fourteen realms the Queen was Head of State […]
Notes Published: Plain or fancy, take your pick of the Whitman Numismatic Journal
A month ago in this column I wrote an “introduction” to the Whitman Numismatic Journal—actually, a description of how the Journal was introduced in January 1964, at a time when coin-collecting was booming in the United States. That article sparked a lot of feedback from readers. It seems the Whitman Numismatic Journal has many fans, […]
Black History Month: Banks and currency
By Scarlett Heinbuch, a payments risk expert in the Retail Payments Risk Forum at the Atlanta Fed In honor of Black History Month, I thought it would be interesting to explore some of the history of currency and banks specific to the Black community. As noted in a previous post, representation of one’s group on currency and coin […]
Harvey G. Stack — 1928-2022
Costa Mesa, California — It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our friend and founder, Harvey G. Stack, on January 3, 2022. His leadership over the years spearheaded our operations and his kindness and mentorship to staff, collectors, dealers, numismatic organizations, and colleagues will never be forgotten. Harvey was born in Manhattan […]
A legend retires
The retirement of the ubiquitous and prolific numismatist, author, and columnist Q. David Bowers from his American Numismatic Association and Coin World columns was announced earlier this week. We at Coin Update and Mint News Blog have a similar announcement to make regarding his weekly “Bowers on Collecting” column. As keen readers may have already […]
United States Mint Acting Director Ventris C. Gibson: Biography and official photograph
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press Ventris C. Gibson has been named the Acting Director of the United States Mint. Attached is her official photo, and her biography is below. This information is also available here. Ms. Gibson is the first African American to lead the Mint. A U.S. Navy […]
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