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Today, at 12 noon (ET), the United States Mint released the 2020 Silver Proof Set (20 RH)
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Mint releases 2020 Silver Proof Set
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Today, at 12 noon (ET), the United States Mint released the 2020 Silver Proof Set (20 RH)
Limited edition Apollo 13 coins with astronaut autograph
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PCGS Grades and Certifies Fred Haise Signed Commemorative Coins
Kennedy Space Center, Florida (April 4, 2020) — A very limited number of 2019 Apollo gold, silver, and clad commemorative coins have been graded and encapsulated by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) with special Apollo 13 50th anniversary inserts, each autographed by Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise to commemorate his historic mission
Limited edition Apollo 13 coins with astronaut autograph
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PCGS Grades and Certifies Fred Haise Signed Commemorative Coins
Kennedy Space Center, Florida (April 4, 2020) — A very limited number of 2019 Apollo gold, silver, and clad commemorative coins have been graded and encapsulated by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) with special Apollo 13 50th anniversary inserts, each autographed by Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise to commemorate his historic mission
Initial collector reactions to new 2021 Morgan and Peace dollar legislation
Image by Florian Hirzinger under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license
Initial collector reactions to new 2021 Morgan and Peace dollar legislation
Image by Florian Hirzinger under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license
Bowers on collecting: Numismatics in the time of coronovirus
By Q. David Bowers
Turn on the television or check the news on the Internet and 90% of the coverage seems to be about the coronavirus pandemic
Bowers on collecting: Numismatics in the time of coronavirus
By Q. David Bowers
Turn on the television or check the news on the Internet and 90% of the coverage seems to be about the coronavirus pandemic
Message from Director of the U.S. Mint Dave Ryder on COVID-19 situation
The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press yesterday:
Dear Valued Customer,
As the global impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve, my top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of the Mint workforce – the men and women who work hard to ensure you receive the highest quality products.
As part of the Federal workforce we have and will continue to follow all guidance provided to the Federal Government, to include the information provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bill Fivaz: Open letter to the Mint
By Bill Fivaz
The following is a copy of a “Letter to the Editor” of Coin World I wrote back on November 23, 2015. I never heard back from the Mint director on any of my correspondence:
Open Letter to the Mint
I have, upon at least two occasions, sent a recommendation to the Mint regarding a more acceptable and comprehensive way to handle the marketing of new products, especially new coin releases
2020 Native American $1 coin products on sale February 12
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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for product options containing the 2020 Native American $1 coin on February 12 at noon EST
2020 National Park of American Samoa five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin to be released February 6 at noon
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On February 6 at 12:00 noon (ET), the Mint will release the 2020 National Park of American Samoa five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin (20AJ)
2020 American Platinum Eagle Proof coin — Pursuit of Happiness — to be released January 30 at noon
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On January 30 at 12 noon (ET) the United States Mint will release the 2020 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence American Platinum Eagle Proof coin — Pursuit of Happiness (20EJ)
2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set to be released on January 3, 2020
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On January 3, 2020, at 12:00 noon (ET) the Mint will release its first two products of the new year: The 2020 Birth Set (2oRD) and the 2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set (20RE)
2020 Birth Set to be released on January 3, 2020
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On January 3, 2020, the Mint will release its first two products of the new year: The 2020 Birth Set (2ORD) and the 2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set (2ORE)
Georgia American Innovation $1 coin products on sale December 19
Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing American Innovation $1 coins honoring Georgia on December 19 at noon EST. The Uncirculated coins are produced at the Mint’s Philadelphia and Denver facilities
Key date coins, the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof, and the future of American Silver Eagles: An interview with Eric Jordan
By Louis Golino
Eric Jordan, who has degrees in engineering and business, started as a collector of classic American issues like Prooflike Morgan dollars in the 1980s, but in the 1990s discovered he would not be able to complete that set and that indexed to inflation his collection had “leveled out or worse.” His attention then shifted to “the radical drop in high-end modern coin mintages” and the “low-risk opportunity they presented,” as he wrote in his well-received book, Modern Commemorative Coins (Krause, 2010)
Third time not the charm for American Palladium Eagle?
By Louis Golino
In Italian, there is a proverb that translates into English as “There is no two without a three.” But when it comes to the U
Third time not the charm for American Palladium Eagle?
By Louis Golino
In Italian, there is a proverb that translates into English as “There is no two without a three.” But when it comes to the U
United States Mint unveils 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coin designs
Springfield, MA — The United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Program today during the 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall.
The designs will be featured on three dome-shaped coins: A $5 gold, a $1 silver, and a half-dollar clad
United States Mint unveils 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coin designs
Springfield, MA — The United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Program today during the 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall.
The designs will be featured on three dome-shaped coins: A $5 gold, a $1 silver, and a half-dollar clad
U.S. Mint announces “W” mint mark circulating quarter collectible
Two Million Each of 2019 America the Beautiful Coins Being Struck at West Point
Washington — The United States Mint announced today that it has released the first-ever circulating coins with West Point mint marks. Throughout the remainder of the year, two million each of the scheduled 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters will be minted at West Point
New Preamble to the Declaration of Independence platinum Proof coin available today at noon
Washington — The United States Mint will release the second coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series today at noon EST. Launched in 2018, this three-year platinum Proof coin series features all new obverse (heads) designs created concurrently by one designer and a new common reverse (tails) design
New Preamble to the Declaration of Independence platinum Proof coin available today at noon
Washington — The United States Mint will release the second coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series today at noon EST. Launched in 2018, this three-year platinum Proof coin series features all new obverse (heads) designs created concurrently by one designer and a new common reverse (tails) design
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Coin Program launched on January 24
Mike Olson, astronaut Charlie Duke, Dotty Duke, and Tom Uram.
By Louis Golino
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Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Coin Program launched on January 24
Mike Olson, astronaut Charlie Duke, Dotty Duke, and Tom Uram.
By Louis Golino
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Bowers on collecting: Some comments about the 20-cent piece
Of all circulating denominations of United States coins the 20-cent piece, sometimes called the double dime, was the shortest lived. Examples were made for circulation for only two years, 1875 and 1876, followed by two years of Proofs for collectors
Bowers on collecting: Some comments about the 20-cent piece
Of all circulating denominations of United States coins the 20-cent piece, sometimes called the double dime, was the shortest lived. Examples were made for circulation for only two years, 1875 and 1876, followed by two years of Proofs for collectors
NGC attends “First Strike” at Mint for Apollo 11 coins
NCS President and NGC Finalizer David J. Camire displays a 2019 Apollo 11 five-ounce silver dollar that he struck at the event
NGC attends “First Strike” at Mint for Apollo 11 coins
NCS President and NGC Finalizer David J. Camire displays a 2019 Apollo 11 five-ounce silver dollar that he struck at the event
Bowers on collecting: The fascinating 1903-O silver dollar
By Q. David Bowers
As readers of my writings know well, I enjoy coins that have stories
Bowers on collecting: The fascinating 1903-O silver dollar
By Q. David Bowers
As readers of my writings know well, I enjoy coins that have stories
2019 Apollo 11 coin designs take flight four years after program proposed
Michael Olson at the Apollo 11 design unveiling event. Hover to zoom
2019 Apollo 11 coin designs take flight fours years after program proposed
Michael Olsen at the Apollo 11 design unveiling event. Hover to zoom
Designs revealed for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
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Washington — The United States Mint unveiled the designs for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program today
Designs revealed for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
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Washington — The United States Mint unveiled the designs for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program today
Bowers on collecting: The rise of mint mark collecting
Background photo by Jeff Belmonte.
By Q
Bowers on collecting: The rise of mint mark collecting
Background photo by Jeff Belmonte.
By Q
Set of Cumberland Island National Seashore quarters goes on sale on September 13
Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set — Cumberland Island National Seashore (product code 18AG) on September 13 at noon Eastern Time (ET) for $9.95
Set of Cumberland Island National Seashore quarters goes on sale on September 13
Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set — Cumberland Island National Seashore (product code 18AG) on September 13 at noon Eastern Time (ET) for $9.95
2018-W American Palladium Eagle Proof: Collectors vs. speculators
The 2018 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Proof coin.
By Louis Golino
The most eagerly anticipated coin of the year, the 2018-W American Palladium Eagle Proof one-ounce coin, was launched by the U
2018-W American Palladium Eagle Proof: Collectors vs. speculators
The 2018 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Proof coin.
By Louis Golino
The most eagerly anticipated coin of the year, the 2018-W American Palladium Eagle Proof one-ounce coin, was launched by the U
2018 American Silver Eagle bullion coins and 2018 American Palladium Eagles temporarily sold out
The 2018 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Proof coin.
Due to recent increased demand, the United States Mint has temporarily sold out of its inventories of 2018 American Silver Eagle bullion coins
2018 American Silver Eagle bullion coins and 2018 American Palladium Eagles temporarily unavailable
The 2018 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Proof coin.
Due to recent increased demand, the United States Mint has temporarily sold out of its inventories of 2018 American Silver Eagle bullion coins
2018 American Silver Eagle bullion coins and 2018 American Palladium Eagles temporarily unavailable
The 2018 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Proof coin.
Due to recent increased demand, the United States Mint has temporarily sold out of its inventories of 2018 American Silver Eagle bullion coins
U.S. Mint to offer American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Proof coin for collectors on September 6
On September 6, 2018, at 12 noon (ET) the U.S
U.S. Mint to offer American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Proof coin for collectors on September 6
On September 6, 2018, at 12 noon (ET) the U.S
New $1 coin program Honors American innovation
Washington — The enactment of the American Innovation $1 Coin Act ushers in the latest numismatic coin program of the United States Mint. The Act calls for the minting and issuance of non-circulating American Innovation $1 coins for each state, the District of Columbia, and each U
New $1 coin program Honors American innovation
Washington — The enactment of the American Innovation $1 Coin Act ushers in the latest numismatic coin program of the United States Mint. The Act calls for the minting and issuance of non-circulating American Innovation $1 coins for each state, the District of Columbia, and each U
2018 American Eagle one-ounce silver Proof coin to go on sale on August 14
The Mint’s 2018 American Eagle one-ounce silver Proof coin (18EM) is scheduled to go on sale on August 14, 2018, at 12 noon (ET) on the Mint’s website. The coins possess no product, mintage, or household order limits and feature the classic Lady Liberty design on the obverse in a stunning Proof finish
2018 American Eagle one-ounce silver Proof coin to go on sale on August 14
The Mint’s 2018 American Eagle one-ounce silver Proof coin (18EM) is scheduled to go on sale on August 14, 2018, at 12 noon (ET) on the Mint’s website. The coins possess no product, mintage, or household order limits and feature the classic Lady Liberty design on the obverse in a stunning Proof finish
NGC special label for San Francisco silver Reverse Proof set
The coins will be encapsulated with a special pedigree and San Francisco label at no additional charge.
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NGC special label for San Francisco silver Reverse Proof set
The coins will be encapsulated with a special pedigree and San Francisco label at no additional charge.
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Déjà vu all over again: American Innovation Dollar Coin Program
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.
The bill, H
Déjà vu all over again: American Innovation Dollar Coin Program
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.
The bill, H
The Carson City Mint 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2018
Background photo by Schrantz.
Last month, Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV) introduced H
The Carson City Mint 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2018
Background photo by Schrantz.
Last month, Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV) introduced H
Nickels may soon become less expensive to produce
When designing a new coin, U.S
Nickels may soon become less expensive to produce
When designing a new coin, U.S
U.S. Mint’s 2018 American Eagle One-Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin to be released May 24 at noon
On May 24, 2018, at 12 noon (ET), the Mint’s 2018 American Eagle One- Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin (18EG) will go on sale for $46.95
U.S. Mint’s 2018 American Eagle One-Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin to be released May 24 at noon
On May 24, 2018, at 12 noon (ET), the Mint’s 2018 American Eagle One- Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin (18EG) will go on sale for $46.95
How interest rate hikes and a lack of scarcity brought the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle gold coin sales to the lowest levels in a decade
The 2018 American Eagle One-Ounce Gold Proof Coin. Hover to zoom
How interest rate hikes and a lack of scarcity brought the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle gold coin sales to the lowest levels in a decade
The 2018 American Eagle One-Ounce Gold Proof Coin. Hover to zoom
What happened to Kennedy half dollars?
On March 20, 2018, the United States Mint began its sale of 2018 Kennedy half dollar product options which include a 200-coin bag (product code 18KA) and a two-roll set (product code 18KB). These product options possess either the “D” or “P” mint mark, given their mint of origin, and what the Mint calls a “circulating finish” — though they have never been in circulation, and are available only through the Mint’s numismatic sales
Bowers on collecting: Among my favorites — Sacagawea “golden dollars” part three
By Q. David Bowers
This week I continue and conclude my discussion of Sacagawea dollars
Why we should stop minting pennies, or at least make them with cheaper materials
In 2017 alone, the United States Mint produced around 8.6 billion one-cent coins, or “pennies,” as they’re popularly known
Bowers on collecting: Among my favorites — Sacagawea “golden dollars” part two
By Q. David Bowers
This week I continue my comments on Sacagawea dollars
Breast Cancer Awareness 2018 Proof $5 Gold Coin available March 15 at noon
The Breast Cancer Awareness 2018 Proof $5 Gold Coin (product code 18CE) will be available for purchase at the Mint’s website March 15 at noon. The coin is part of the Mint’s Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Program, which uses funds generated through the sale of related coins to benefit the efforts of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Sales open for 2018 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on March 1
Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for 2018 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on March 1 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
The American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are the collector versions of the Mint’s American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins
The disappointing American Liberty $10 Proof Coin launch
By Louis Golino
First day sales of the 2018 American Liberty $10 One-Tenth-Ounce Gold Proof Coin on February 9 were a dismal 9,852, which does not bode well for upcoming sales and secondary market performance.
There has also been relatively little discussion of this new issue in the blogosphere compared to the one-ounce, high-relief version of the coin released last spring — or other higher-profile coins for that matter
Medal collectors: A treasure chest of new silver issues is coming from the United States Mint
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)
Bowers on collecting: Collecting silver Morgan dollars
By Q. David Bowers
Welcome to my new series of columns
Collecting silver Morgan dollars
In the Guide Book of United States Coins in 1962, the 1903-O dollar cataloged at $1,500. There was not a single Morgan dollar listed higher
Congressmen press the U.S Mint for action on counterfeit gold and silver coins
Washington, DC (October 29, 2017) — Congressmen Alex Mooney (R-WV) and Frank Lucas (R-OK) delivered a formal letter to the United States Mint and the Secret Service on Friday, urging aggressive action on the growing problem of high-quality counterfeits of U.S
A response to increasing cyberattacks and wasteful spending: The Coins Act
In the wake of the devastating Equifax breach, which exposed the private financial information of an estimated 143 million Americans, lawmakers in Washington are scrambling for solutions to the increase in sophisticated cyberattacks targeting private citizens. Other attacks like the WannaCry ransomware attack of May 2017 affected almost a quarter of a million Windows users worldwide in over 150 countries, extorting payments in bitcoin in exchange for restored access to important personal files
My first CCAC Meeting: A spirited discussion and a rare inside glimpse into the design process
On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 , I had the pleasure of attending my first Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meeting (on the phone, since I live in Atlanta and not in Washington). As a relative novice to the world of coin design, I understand the apprehension most collectors feel when first putting themselves into the fray with much more experienced numismatists and artists
U.S. Mint Releases Annual Report for FY 2016
The United States Mint has released its annual report for fiscal year 2016. As stated in the introductory letter from Rhett Jeppson, who was principal deputy director of the Mint until his resignation on January 20, 2017, the Mint performed solidly last fiscal year
U.S. Mint’s January 2017 Calendar Begins to Fill In; Two Product Roll-Outs Remain for 2016
The Mint has set its sales dates for January 2017. On January 5, the 2017 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set (17AP) will debut, with the 2017 Birth Set (17RD) and Happy Birthday Coin Set (17RE) coming available January 10
U.S. Mint Circulating-Coin Production Report: November 2016
The Mint has updated its circulating-coinage report to include issues struck during November 2016. So far during this calendar year, U
Reagan Coin & Chronicles Set: First-Day Sales Report
Early this afternoon the U.S
Reagan Coin & Chronicles Set: First-Day Sales Report
Early this afternoon the U.S
No Limit on Standing Liberty Centennial Gold Coins
Sometime today (Wednesday, September 21), the U.S
August 2016 U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production
July 2016 U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production
June 2016 U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production
April 2016 Circulating Coin Production
March 2016 Circulating Coin Production
January 2016 Circulating Coin Production & Bullion Sales Update
Final Sales Figures for 51 Sold Out U.S. Mint Products
There was quite a shakeup on this week’s U.S
2010-2015 America the Beautiful 5 oz. Silver Coin Mintages
With the end of the year approaching and all of the 2015 America the Beautiful releases behind us, it seems like an apt time to take a look at total mintages for the 5 oz.
2015 American Eagle Silver Bullion Projected Sales Total (Updated)
Production on 2015 American Eagle Silver bullion coins wrapped up last week, and this week’s allocation of 1,130,000 coins will be the final batch released by the Mint to authorized buyers this year. 769,000 of that total was sold today, leaving 361,000 ounces available for the remainder of 2015
U.S. Mint Tests Use of Barcodes to Extend Life of Dies
Cylinders of tool steel before being made into dies. Photo by U
July 2015 US Mint Circulating Coin Production
Updated numbers are now available for the U.S
2015 American Silver Eagle Bullions Will Return July 27
The United States Mint will resume sales of the 2015 American Silver Eagle bullion coin on July 27, according to Reuters. The coin sold nearly three million units on Jan
Update: 2015 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin
Update: 2015 ATB Blue Ridge Parkway and American Eagle Gold and Silver
April 2015 US Mint Circulating Coin Production
The United States Mint has provided updated circulating coin production figures through the month of April 2015. The preliminary mintage level has also been provided for the John F
March 2015 US Mint Circulating Coin Production
The United States Mint has provided updated circulating coin production figures through the month of March 2015. For the third month in a row, the monthly production total surpassed one billion coins
February 2015 US Mint Circulating Coin Production
The United States Mint has provided updated circulating coin production figures through the month of February 2015. Preliminary mintage levels are now available for the Homestead National Monument of America Quarter, Harry S
January 2015 US Mint Circulating Coin Production
The United States Mint has just posted the first monthly circulating coin production figures of the year, indicating more than 1.5 billion coins struck across all denominations
2014 US Mint Circulating Coin Production Exceeds 13 Billion
The latest updated figures show that the United States Mint struck more than 13 billion circulating coins in 2014. This now represents the fifth consecutive year of growth after circulating coin production bottomed in 2009
US Mint Circulating Coin Production November 2014
Updated figures are now available for the United States Mint’s circulating coin production through the month of November 2014. The production totals for the Everglades National Park Quarter have also been provided
US Mint Circulating Coin Production October 2014
Updated figures are available for the United States Mint’s circulating coin production through the month of October 2014. For the eighth time this year, overall production topped the 1 billion level
US Mint YTD Circulating Coin Production Surpasses 10 Billion
With the latest figures reflecting production through September 2014, the United States Mint’s year to date circulating coin production has now exceeded 10 billion pieces. Production is on pace for its fifth year over year increase since bottoming back in 2009
US Mint Circulating Coin Production August 2014
Updated circulating coin production figures have been provided by the United States Mint. Monthly production fell to the lowest level of the year, however it did remain above the level of the year ago period
US Mint Circulating Coin Production June 2014
The United States Mint’s circulating coin production figures have been updated to reflect coins struck through the June 2014. The preliminary production total for the 2014 Arches National Park Quarter has also been indicated
US Mint Circulating Coin Production May 2014
The United States Mint’s circulating coin production figures are available through the month of May 2014. The preliminary production total for the 2014 Franklin D
US Mint Circulating Coin Production for April 2014
The United States Mint has provided updated circulating coin production figures through April 2014. Separately, additional details have been revealed about the US Mint’s proposed information collection methods which will be used to understand the public’s use and perception of circulating coins