By the American Medallic Sculptors Association (AMSA) …… The American Medallic Sculptors Association (AMSA) announces that Jim Licaretz has won the 2023 American Medal of the Year (AMY) award for medals created in 2022, for his timely work in honor of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. This is the second medal in a series honoring world […]
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Register Now (Space is Limited) * * * National Coin Week was established to encourage the enjoyable hobby of coin collecting through fun activities, contests, quizzes, educational content and more. This year’s event from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) features free live educational webinars focused on the theme “Our Money, Our Heritage, Our America.” Here’s […]
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No More Than 75 Impressive Medals Will be Made Commemorating Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence Featuring a Remarkable Portrait of “The Father of Modern Israel” – David Ben-Gurion The Jewish-American Hall of Fame has commissioned former engraver of the United States Mint Jim Licaretz to create an impressive 3 ½ inch medal to commemorate […]
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By Steven Cochran for Gainesville Coins …… In 2009, the United States Mint marked the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth with a four-coin series of circulating commemorative cents. Known as the “Lincoln Bicentennial” series, the program consisted of four different reverse designs marking major milestones in Lincoln’s life. The 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Designs The […]
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Description: The America the Beautiful Quarters Program debuted on the heels of the 50 State Quarters Program and its adjunct District of Columbia and Territories program. Authorized by Public Law 110–456, the America the Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008, called for the “issuance of redesigned quarters dollars emblematic of national parks or other […]
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100% of the profits will be contributed to help Ukrainians in their homeland and as refugees The non-profit Jewish-American Hall of Fame has commissioned Jim Licaretz, a former sculptor-engraver at the United States Mint, to create a bold heroic portrait of Ukraine’s valiant President Volodymyr Zelensky for a limited edition of large 3 ½ […]
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The American Medallic Sculptors Association (AMSA) has announced that Jeanne Stevens-Sollman has won the 2021 American Medal of the Year (AMY) award for her powerful work honoring George Floyd. Following the tragic shootings of Anton Rose, Ahmaud Arbery, Elijah McClain, Breanna Taylor, and other Black people, when George Floyd’s life was snuffed out by a […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… The 50 State Quarters program was one of the most successful and ambitious United States Mint coin design programs of the last five decades. When it was launched in 1999, the Statehood Quarters initiative captured the imagination of an entire nation, making evening news headlines as each new quarter […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… One of the most significant pieces of socioeconomic legislation ever passed in the United States was the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This set of laws helped bring an end to de jure segregation in public places and public accommodations while legally ensuring that all Americans were to be […]
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(Santa Ana, California) — Jim Licaretz, a veteran designer from the United States Mint with 38 designer and engraver credits to his name, has signed an exclusive insert label signature deal with Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).
In addition to serving as president of the American Medallic Sculpture Association the Licaretz initials can be found on a prolific number of issues across nearly every category of U
(Santa Ana, California) — Jim Licaretz, a veteran designer from the United States Mint with 38 designer and engraver credits to his name, has signed an exclusive insert label signature deal with Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).
In addition to serving as president of the American Medallic Sculpture Association the Licaretz initials can be found on a prolific number of issues across nearly every category of U
By Don Everhart – Former Sculptor-Engraver, United States Mint ….. Exclusive for CoinWeek Links to earlier parts: 1 | 2 During my 13+ years as a sculptor-engraver for the United States Mint, I had the opportunity to work on Congressional Gold Medals for many prominent leaders and heads of state. Additionally, I had the honor […]
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Description: The 2017 Boys Town commemorative $5 gold coin is one of three special United States Mint issues that honor the 100th anniversary of the famous Nebraska-based organization that provides care for at-risk youth. The non-profit organization was founded in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan, who established Boys Town in Omaha as a home for […]
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Designs for coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Boys Town were unveiled today (August 23) during a ceremony at Boys Town Music Hall in Boys Town, Nebraska. “Each time a person looks at any one of these unique designs, it will spark an interest in learning about the history of Boys Town, […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for Patricia Nixon First Spouse Gold Coins starting on February 18 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The obverse design features a portrait of Mrs. Nixon with the inscriptions “PATRICIA NIXON,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” “2016,” “37th,” and “1969-1974.” The obverse was designed by United States Mint […]
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Description: The America the Beautiful Quarters Program debuted on the heels of the 50 State Quarters Program and its adjunct District of Columbia and Territories program. Authorized by Public Law 110–456 (source: PDF), the America the Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008, called for the “issuance of redesigned quarters dollars emblematic of national parks […]
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The United States Mint today officially announced the new designs for the Patricia Nixon and Betty Ford First Spouse Gold Coins that will be released this year. Information about the designs is below. Patricia Nixon First Spouse Gold Coin The reverse design features stylized figures standing hand-in-hand surrounding a globe, symbolizing Mrs. Nixon’s commitment […]
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