By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… It seems most collectors look for varieties on the obverse and reverse of a coin, and that makes total sense, given the likelihood of aberrations occurring on these broadest and most changeable of surfaces of a coin. But don’t forget to check the edge of a coin – […]
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The United States Mint will accept orders for the Coin and Chronicles Set–George H.W. Bush on September 17 at noon EDT. This special set includes: One 2020 George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Reverse Proof Coin (available only in this set) One George H.W. Bush Presidential 99.9 percent silver medal produced in San Francisco (no mint […]
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In December 2020, the United States Mint will release numismatic products featuring the George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin and the corresponding Barbara Bush First Spouse Bronze Medal. December 4 2020 George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin Rolls, Bags, and Boxes All product options contain circulating quality coins from the Philadelphia Mint or the Denver […]
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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the George H.W
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the George H.W
The front cover, back cover, and spine of the 1920–2020 Manila Mint special edition distinguish it from the regular-edition Red Book. 260 copies were printed; 48 were damaged in transit, leaving 212 for sale to collectors
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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will roll out the new Coin Roll Collector Box (product code K65) on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will roll out the new Coin Roll Collector Box (product code K65) on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will roll out the new Coin Roll Collector Box (product code K65) on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Welcome to 2020. How was 2019 for you and your collection? Were you able to remove any stubborn longstanding wants from your want-list? Did you capitalize on opportunities in slower parts of the market? Were you lucky enough to get the year’s Enhanced Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle at issue price? How many U
Cleaning a Coin
When a grading service renders a coin improperly cleaned that implies there is a way to properly clean a coin. What are those ways? I thought any kind of cleaning was a no-no!
Rodney Pelles
Toccoa, Ga.
Innovation Coins
Thanks to my e-mail alerts from the U
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By Q. David Bowers
Within a few days, I and thousands of others will be in Rosemont, Illinois, attending the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money
By Q. David Bowers
Within a few days, I and thousands of others will be in Rosemont, Illinois, attending the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money
Within a few days, I and thousands of others will be in Rosemont, Illinois, attending the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. Collectors, dealers, journalists, and others will come from all across America and from many foreign destinations to enjoy a week of immersion in the art, history, and romance of coins, tokens, medals, and paper money
On February 4, 2019, United States Mint Director David J. Ryder announced that the new chief engraver of the Mint will be Joseph (Joe) Menna
On February 4, 2019, United States Mint Director David J. Ryder announced that the new chief engraver of the Mint will be Joseph (Joe) Menna
Irvine, California — On Sunday, January 20th, GreatCollections will be auctioning the recently discovered Ronald Reagan Presidential dollar with missing edge lettering. The error has been authenticated by PCGS and graded MS-65
2019 will be the first year in which both commemorative programs from the U.S. Mint are curved By CoinWeek News Staff …. On Tuesday, December 11, United States Representative Bruce Poliquin (R-ME2) introduced a bill (H.R. 7257) to the House of Representatives that would authorize the production in 2019 of new Presidential $1 coins honoring […]
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Today’s public meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) centered on the design of a dollar coin proposed to be the first minted under the American Innovation $1 Coin Act. The program’s coins are scheduled to share a common Statue of Liberty design on the obverse
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Today’s public meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) centered on the design of a dollar coin proposed to be the first minted under the American Innovation $1 Coin Act
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Today’s public meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) centered on the design of a dollar coin proposed to be the first minted under the American Innovation $1 Coin Act
By Louis Golino
On July 10, legislation calling for the issuance of a new series of $1 coins that will honor American innovations and innovators was sent to President Trump to be signed into law — which he did Friday.
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By Louis Golino
On July 10, legislation calling for the issuance of a new series of $1 coins that will honor American innovations and innovators was sent to President Trump to be signed into law — which he did Friday.
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On July 10, legislation calling for the issuance of a new series of $1 coins that will honor American innovations and innovators was sent to President Trump to be signed into law, which he is expected to do.
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Unique 1792 Washington President Gold Eagle unveiled in first public pre-auction showing since 1890
Dallas, Texas (June 20, 2018) — Elite private collections of some of the finest U
Next week in this column I plan to discuss “cleaning,” “artificial toning” and “conservation” of coins. I invite readers, including those who grade or certify coins for a living, to send me an e-mail with your thoughts at *protected email*
By Q. David Bowers
Next week in this column I plan to discuss “cleaning,” “artificial toning” and “conservation” of coins
By Q. David Bowers
Next week in this column I plan to discuss “cleaning,” “artificial toning” and “conservation” of coins
In 1974 I had the great fortune of being awarded a scholarship to attend the American Numismatic Association’s Summer Seminar. It was the first time I had flown on an airplane, and to say I was excited would be a huge understatement
By Q. David Bowers
This week I give another overview of the coins issued during the administrations of various presidents from George Washington to date with a small selection of illustrations
By Q. David Bowers
This week I give another overview of the coins issued during the administrations of various presidents from George Washington to date with a small selection of illustrations
CCAC members Steve Roach, Dennis Tucker, and Robert Hoge in a June 2016 public meeting at the American Numismatic Association’s Summer Seminar, Colorado Springs.
Presidential Medals Start This Year; New Military Program to Begin Soon
Medal collectors—you’re in for some treats! As a longtime collector and student of medallic art, I’m excited about two new programs announced in today’s meeting (Tuesday, January 16, 2018) of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC)
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The 2016 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set (product code 16RB) will be available for purchase starting on December 14 at noon Eastern Time (ET). Priced at $49.95, this set contains the following uncirculated quality $1 coins in production this year: Three Presidential $1 Coins Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the obverses of […]
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The Mint has updated its product page for the 2016 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set, adding the price ($49.95), description, and images
First Read, a continuing series of essays about classic and contemporary works of numismatic literature… Review by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek ….. A new era in United States coinage dawned in 1971 with the launch of the Eisenhower dollar. It was the first dollar coin issued since the Peace dollar series ended in 1935. Unfortunately […]
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Early this afternoon the U.S
Early this afternoon the U.S
The Ronald Reagan Coin and Chronicles Set will be available to order on the Mint’s website today at noon. Each set contains:
one 2016-S Presidential Reverse Proof $1 coin (composition:
This post was updated on October 11 at 1:30 p.m
The final Coin and Chronicles Set, honoring former president Ronald Reagan, will be available to order on the Mint’s website today at noon. The number of sets produced is limited to 150,000; the household order limit is 3
The Ronald Reagan Coin & Chronicles Set—the final in the series—will be available for purchase at noon on October 11, 2016. They are offered by the Mint at $68
Pictured: 2016 Theodore Roosevelt 5 oz. Silver Coin (bullion version) and 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential dollar (circulating issue)
Today, August 9, at noon ET, the U.S
Today, August 9, at noon ET, the U.S
Description: The Presidential Dollar Coin Act (Public Law 109-145) was passed into law on December 22, 2005. The Act compelled the Secretary of the Treasury to “mint coins in commemoration of each of the Nation’s past Presidents and their spouses, respectively, to improve circulation of the $1 coin, [and] to create a new bullion coin”. […]
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(Atlanta, Georgia) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of A Guide Book of Modern United States Dollar Coins, by Q. David Bowers
Sales of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins to the U.S
Sales of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins to the U.S
The 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set had a strong debut last week, according the U.S
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The 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set went on sale on January 11, only to be pulled a short time later and given the uncertain release date of “To Be Determined.” Some sets were purchased and shipped before the interruption, but we don’t know how many as the item has not been included on this week’s U
The 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson Coin & Chronicles Set is listed as “Unavailable” on the U
Today, September 17, the 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson $1 Coin Cover will go on sale at noon ET
Today, September 16, at noon Eastern Time, the U.S
Today’s launch of the 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set marks the U
The 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set is now available from the U
By Q. David Bowers – Stack’s Bowers In recent months, I have been working on and off on a manuscript for Whitman covering modern dollar coins from 1971 to date. In essence these comprise Eisenhower dollars (1971-1978), Susan B. Anthony dollars (1979-1981 and then a stray issue in 1999), Sacagawea dollars (2000 onward), blending into the […]
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The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential $1 Coin Products—including 25-coin rolls, 100-coin bags, and 250-coin boxes—will go on sale Tuesday, August 18 at noon ET
The 2015 Dwight D. Eisenhower Coin and Chronicles Set will go on sale this coming Tuesday, August 11, at noon ET
2014 Native American $1 coin, obverse
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The United States Mint has announced it will open sales of the Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set-John F. Kennedy at noon Eastern Time on Thursday, July 9
Today, June 30, 2015 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2015 Harry S. Truman Coin and Chronicles Set
Today, June 18, 2015 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will open sales for products containing circulating quality 2015 John F. Kennedy Presidential Dollars
Today, May 12, 2015 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set featuring Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower
The United States Mint has provided further information on the 2015 Coin and Chronicle Sets to be issued for Presidents Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F
Today, May 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2015 Dwight D. Eisenhower $1 Coin Cover
Today, April 29, 2015, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set featuring Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman
The United States Mint has started accepting orders for the 2015 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set. The product includes coins honoring the 33rd to 36th Presidents of the Untied States of America, Harry S
Today, March 10, 2015, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2015 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set. This represents the first availability of the proof versions of this year’s Presidential Dollars
At a meeting held today, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will be reviewing and discussing design candidates provided by the United States Mint across several programs. Among these are the design candidates for the 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential Dollar
The United States Mint has started accepting orders for the thirty-third release within the American Presidency $1 Coin Cover series. The product combines legal tender United States coins with a United States Postal Service stamp containing a special cancellation
The Harry S. Truman Presidential $1 Coin Cover features two coins from the first day of production at both Philadelphia and Denver U.S. Mint facilities. Quantity is limited to 15,000, so order your 2015 Harry S. Truman One Dollar Coin Cover while supplies last. Orders will be accepted at http://catalog.usmint.gov and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468), while […]
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Today, February 26, 2015, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2015 Harry S. Truman $1 Coin Cover
The latest weekly United States Mint numismatic product sales report includes the debut figures for the 2015 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Dollar products
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change […]
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The United States Mint has started accepting orders for an array of products containing circulating quality 2015 Harry S. Truman Presidential Dollars
Today, February 5, 2015 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the products containing circulating quality Harry S. Truman Presidential Dollars
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change over […]
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By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures from the U.S. Mint. Each product is followed by the number of sales, the change from the previous week (in parentheses), change in demand, and percent change in demand. Green denotes an increase in sales or demand, while red denotes a decrease or a downward adjustment. […]
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By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures from the U.S. Mint. Each product is followed by the number of sales and the change from the previous week (in parentheses). Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for […]
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A few weeks back, I received my order for the 2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set from the United States Mint
Late last year, the United States Mint quietly posted the line art images of the 2015 Presidential Dollars on their website. To my knowledge there was no official announcement or press release, which made the line art images the first public indication of the design selections for the coins
Yesterday, December 22, 2014, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set
Today, October 21, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt
Today, October 16, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set featuring Herbert and Lou Hoover. This represents the Mint’s first new product release in a month
Today, September 16, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint started accepting orders for the 2014 Presidential $1 Four Coin Sets. There are separate four coin sets available from both the Philadelphia and Denver Mints facilities
Yesterday, September 10, 2014, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential $1 Coin Cover
Today, August 28, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for circulating quality 2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Dollars in rolls, bags, and boxes
Today, August 26, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set featuring Calvin and Grace Coolidge. The release comes just one week after the prior release for the product type
Tomorrow, July 10, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Herbert Hoover Presidential Dollars Coin Cover. This will represent the thirty-first issue within the ongoing American Presidency $1 Coin Cover Series
Late last week, the United States Mint marked as “sold out” all remaining available rolls, bags, and boxes for the 2013 Presidential Dollars. These products contain circulating quality examples of the $1 coins honoring William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson
The United States Mint has released numismatic products containing circulating quality 2014 Herbert Hoover Presidential Dollars. Since distribution for the Presidential $1 Coin Program to the channels of circulation was suspended in late 2011, these numismatic products are the only source for obtaining new releases of the series
The United States Mint has released numismatic products containing circulating quality 2014 Herbert Hoover Presidential Dollars. Since distribution for the Presidential $1 Coin Program to the channels of circulation was suspended in late 2011, these numismatic products are the only source for obtaining new releases of the series
Today, June 19, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint began accepting orders for circulating quality 2014 Herbert Hoover Presidential Dollars packaged in rolls, bags, and boxes. This coin represents the third release of the year and the 31st release overall within the Presidential $1 Coin Program
President Herbert Hoover was our 31st President. He headed up the humitarian efforts in war-time Belgium, and headed the U
The United States Mint has started accepting orders for the 2014 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set. This product includes uncirculated quality versions of the four different Presidential Dollars issued for eighth year of the program
Tomorrow, May 6, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2014 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set.
The product includes uncirculated quality coins featuring the 29th to 32nd Presidents of the United States of America, Warren G
Tomorrow, May 1, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin sales of the 2014 Calvin Coolidge Presidential $1 Coin Cover. This will represent the 30th release within the ongoing American Presidency $1 Coin Cover series
Just ahead of the release of the Baseball HOF Commemorative Coins, the United States Mint began shipment of the 2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Sets. This special product issued to honor the 26th President had originally gone on sale December 17, 2013
The United States Mint has started accepting orders for an array of 2014 Calvin Coolidge Presidential Dollar products. The circulating quality coins struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mint facilities are available in roll, bag, and box quantities
Today, April 10, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint opened sales for circulating quality 2014 Calvin Coolidge Presidential Dollars in rolls, bags, and boxes. This represents the second release of the year and the 30th release overall within the Presidential $1 Coin Program