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2020 World’s Fair of Money suspended
ANA Board of Governors to Consider Alternate Options
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced today the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The show, originally scheduled for August 4-8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the largest annual coin and paper-currency event in the United States
American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money 129th Convention medal created by Don Everhart
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Retired United States Mint designer, sculptor, and engraver, Don Everhart, has finished his plaster sculpts of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money 129th Convention medal
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
Maryland state of emergency forces Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo to cancel bourse
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Auction to Be Held as Scheduled in California.
(Baltimore, Maryland) — On Thursday, March 12, under a state of emergency declared by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, the Baltimore Convention Center suspended operations and activities in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Bowers on collecting: The advantages of the Internet
By Q. David Bowers
Today, in the time of the coronavirus, we can all be thankful for the Internet, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence
Bowers on collecting: Social news of a century ago
By Q. David Bowers
The November 1919 issue of The Numismatist told of the annual convention of the American Numismatic Association held at Philadelphia from October 4 through the 8th
High-value “cherrypicker” coins take the stage at the ANA National Money Show
Cherrypickers’ Guide volume editor Larry Briggs, author Bill Fivaz, associate editor Brandon Hall, and publisher Dennis Tucker at the ANA National Money Show, February 27, 2020.
Bill Fivaz, coauthor of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, and Dennis Tucker, publisher at Whitman Publishing, along with Whitman Associate Editor Brandon Hall, spoke to a standing-room-only audience at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show on Thursday, February 27, 2020, in Atlanta
United States Mint to participate in Carson City Mint 150th anniversary celebration
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Bowers on collecting: Focus on Trade dollars
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By Q
Best wishes for your numismatic New Year!
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
New Young Numismatist Auction at Houston Money Show
Right on the heels of the end of the January 2020 FUN show is the 63rd Houston Money Show, which goes from Jan. 17-19, 2020, in Conroe, Texas, at the Lone Star Convention Center. It is sponsored by the Greater Houston Coin Club
U.S. Mint educates local scout troop about coins
On December 13, 2019, the U.S
Stack’s Bowers Galleries to display the Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation tribute to Benjamin Franklin’s Libertas Americana medal
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Santa Ana, CA (December 19, 2020) — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce that it will display an incredible tribute to the Libertas Americana medal, assembled by the Cardinal Collection Education Foundation, at the upcoming Florida United Numismatists Convention in Orlando, January 9-11, 2020
Dennis Tucker to present silver and gold medals at the February 2020 ANA Show
American Arts Gold Medallions on display at the West Point Mint. (Photo courtesy of Dennis Tucker)
Rare 1856-S/s quarters discovered in amazing S.S. Central America treasure
This 1856 large “S” over small “s” mint mark quarter dollar, now graded PCGS EF-45, is one of nine examples of the elusive variety recently discovered in the treasure recovered from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the S.S
Bowers on collecting: A favorite coin
By Q. David Bowers
While poking around in my safety deposit box the other day, I paused to look at one of my favorite coins
Bill Fivaz will update the hobby on cherrypicking coin die varieties at the ANA National Money Show, February 27, 2020
Dennis Tucker and Bill Fivaz reviewing die varieties at a November 21, 2019, editorial meeting.
(Pelham, Alabama) — Bill Fivaz, coauthor of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, will give an overview of today’s hobby and the market at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show on February 27, 2020, in Atlanta
Bowers on collecting: Excitement!
By Q. David Bowers
All bets were off, the room was up for grabs, and the sky was the limit at the Whitman Coin Expo in Baltimore last week
Bowers on collecting: Goal to go for the expo!
By Q. David Bowers
The Whitman Coin Expo opens in the Baltimore Convention Center on Thursday and continues through Saturday
United States Mint launches 50th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
Salmon, Idaho — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is the fifth and final quarter of 2019, and the 50th coin overall in the program
United States Mint launches 50th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
Salmon, Idaho — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is the fifth and final quarter of 2019, and the 50th coin overall in the program
Bowers on collecting: Consider collecting colonial coins (C4)
By Q. David Bowers
Colonial and early American coins are among the most interesting areas of numismatics
Bowers on collecting: Consider collecting colonial coins (C4)
By Q. David Bowers
Colonial and early American coins are among the most interesting areas of numismatics
Bowers on collecting: A sensational convention
By Q. David Bowers
The first American Numismatic Association convention was held in 1891 to organize the group
Bowers on collecting: A sensational convention
By Q. David Bowers
The first American Numismatic Association convention was held in 1891 to organize the group
Beth Deisher teaches families how to win “The Widow Game”
Beth Deisher’s Cash In Your Coins: Selling the Rare Coins You’ve Inherited has been released in a new third edition by Whitman Publishing. The 304-page volume is available online and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide
Beth Deisher teaches families how to win “The Widow Game”
Beth Deisher’s Cash In Your Coins: Selling the Rare Coins You’ve Inherited has been released in a new third edition by Whitman Publishing. The 304-page volume is available online and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide
United States Mint conducted sales launch event for 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set
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Philadelphia — United States Mint Director David J
United States Mint conducted sales launch event for 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set
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Philadelphia — United States Mint Director David J
United States Mint launches 49th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
New quarter celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of four San Antonio Missions
San Antonio — The United States Mint today officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas. This is the fourth quarter of 2019, and the 49th coin overall in the program
United States Mint launches 49th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
New quarter celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of four San Antonio Missions
San Antonio — The United States Mint today officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas. This is the fourth quarter of 2019, and the 49th coin overall in the program
Bowers on collecting: Some interesting medals from the ANA World’s Fair of Money
By Q. David Bowers
I love tokens and medals (and many other numismatic items as well)
Bowers on collecting: Some interesting medals from the ANA World’s Fair of Money
By Q. David Bowers
I love tokens and medals (and many other numismatic items as well)
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame plans year-long promotion of 2020 basketball commemorative coins
Photo by bcjordan.
By Louis Golino
Next year coin collectors will have the opportunity to add a third dome-shaped U
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame plans year-long promotion of 2020 basketball commemorative coins
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By Louis Golino
Next year coin collectors will have the opportunity to add a third dome-shaped U
Bowers on collecting: Here and there at the ANA convention
By Q. David Bowers
The last week and a few other days as well were spent in Illinois at the ANA World’s Fair of Money
Bowers on collecting: Here and there at the ANA convention
By Q. David Bowers
The last week and a few other days as well were spent in Illinois at the ANA World’s Fair of Money
United States Mint unveiled 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs
Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs last week for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E
United States Mint unveiled 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs
Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs last week for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E
United States Mint reveals designs for the final coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program
Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E
United States Mint reveals designs for the final coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program
Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E
Bowers on collecting: Remembering Richard Doty
By Q. David Bowers
As we approach this year’s American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money, to be held in Chicago in August, I share these thoughts from Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker, who in 2013 gave the opening remarks at a memorial to Richard Doty, held at the same venue
Bowers on collecting: Remembering Richard Doty
By Q. David Bowers
As we approach this year’s American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money, to be held in Chicago in August, I share these thoughts from Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker, who in 2013 gave the opening remarks at a memorial to Richard Doty, held at the same venue
Bowers on collecting: How to spot a potential candidate for coin collecting
By Q. David Bowers
Last week I was at the Whitman Coin Expo in Baltimore, and in this blog I shared some thoughts about the new quarter eagle book I am now compiling
Bowers on collecting: How to spot a potential candidate for coin collecting
By Q. David Bowers
Last week I was at the Whitman Coin Expo in Baltimore, and in this blog I shared some thoughts about the new quarter eagle book I am now compiling
The tradition of leaving coins on military headstones on Memorial Day: What each denomination means
The Old Guard transports the flag-draped casket of the second Sergeant Major of the Army George W. Dunaway who was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery
The tradition of leaving coins on military headstones on Memorial Day: What each denomination means
The Old Guard transports the flag-draped casket of the second Sergeant Major of the Army George W. Dunaway who was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery
Bowers on collecting: America’s $2.50 gold pieces
By Q. David Bowers
For Whitman Publishing over the next few weeks, I’m putting the final touches on a new reference, A Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins
Bowers on collecting: America’s $2.50 gold pieces
By Q. David Bowers
For Whitman Publishing over the next few weeks, I’m putting the final touches on a new reference, A Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins
United States Mint launches quarter honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam
48th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin recognizes those who participated in the Pacific Theater campaigns during World War II
Asan, Guam — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder joined an enthusiastic crowd to celebrate the release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park
United States Mint launches quarter honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam
48th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin recognizes those who participated in the Pacific Theater campaigns during World War II
Asan, Guam — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder joined an enthusiastic crowd today to celebrate the release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park
Bowers on collecting: Let’s go back to the Melish sale in 1956
By Q. David Bowers
As you read these words, the Central States Numismatic Society convention is taking place in Schaumburg, Illinois
Bowers on collecting: Let’s go back to the Melish sale in 1956
By Q. David Bowers
As you read these words, the Central States Numismatic Society convention is taking place in Schaumburg, Illinois
The Great American Coin Hunt is underway: Check your pocket change this week!
The Great American Coin Hunt is now fully underway as part of National Coin Week. Initially, the Great American Coin Hunt started as an idea formed between several coin dealers, but has since evolved into a viral, grassroots campaign that has taken off in the online numismatic community with tens of thousands of enthusiasts planning to participate in the phenomenon
The Great American Coin Hunt is underway: Check your pocket change this week!
The Great American Coin Hunt is now fully underway as part of National Coin Week. Initially, the Great American Coin Hunt started as an idea formed between several coin dealers, but has since evolved into a viral, grassroots campaign that has taken off in the online numismatic community with tens of thousands of enthusiasts planning to participate in the phenomenon
Bowers on collecting: The Great American Coin Hunt
By Q. David Bowers
The Great American Coin Hunt will make treasure-hunting for coins in circulation a national challenge
Bowers on collecting: A Minor Maine Mystery
By Q. David Bowers
It is okay to borrow from myself, I think
Bowers on collecting: A Minor Maine Mystery
By Q. David Bowers
It is okay to borrow from myself, I think
Numismatics goes viral in the United States: The coming Great American Coin Hunt
Two months
from now, in late April 2019, the Great American Coin Hunt is planned to launch
as part of National Coin Week. Initially, the Great American Coin Hunt started
as an idea formed between several coin dealers, but has since evolved into a
viral, grassroots campaign that has taken off in the online numismatic
community with tens of thousands of enthusiasts planning to participate in the
phenomenon
Numismatics goes viral in the United States: The coming Great American Coin Hunt
Two months
from now, in late April 2019, the Great American Coin Hunt is planned to launch
as part of National Coin Week. Initially, the Great American Coin Hunt started
as an idea formed between several coin dealers, but has since evolved into a
viral, grassroots campaign that has taken off in the online numismatic
community with tens of thousands of enthusiasts planning to participate in the
phenomenon
Bowers on collecting: This and that, here and there
By Q. David Bowers
It has been a busy time for me and even more for others on the Whitman staff
Bowers on collecting: This and that, here and there
By Q. David Bowers
It has been a busy time for me and even more for others on the Whitman staff
United States Mint launches 46th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
A crowd of 2,600 people attended the February 6, 2019, ceremonial launch of the Lowell National Historical Park quarter in Lowell, MA. The coin is the 46th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program
United States Mint launches 46th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
A crowd of 2,600 people attended the February 6, 2019, ceremonial launch of the Lowell National Historical Park quarter in Lowell, MA. The coin is the 46th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program
United States Mint rolls out the red carpet for Lowell National Historical Park quarter on February 6
The United States Mint will officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park on Wednesday, February 6, at 10 a.m
United States Mint rolls out the red carpet for Lowell National Historical Park quarter on February 6
The United States Mint will officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park on Wednesday, February 6, at 10 a.m
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Coin Program launched on January 24
Mike Olson, astronaut Charlie Duke, Dotty Duke, and Tom Uram.
By Louis Golino
Rarely has a U
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Coin Program launched on January 24
Mike Olson, astronaut Charlie Duke, Dotty Duke, and Tom Uram.
By Louis Golino
Rarely has a U
First International Coin Designer Training program held in Shanghai
2018 International Coin Designer Training at Shanghai Mint participants
By Louis Golino
In early December the Chinese Mint held the first International Coin Designer Training program at its Shanghai branch mint, which brought together several prominent coin designers from Europe, the U.S
First International Coin Designer Training program held in Shanghai
2018 International Coin Designer Training at Shanghai Mint participants
By Louis Golino
In early December the Chinese Mint held the first International Coin Designer Training program at its Shanghai branch mint, which brought together several prominent coin designers from Europe, the U.S
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
CCAC November 14, 2018, meeting: American Veterans medal
Background photo by AgnosticPreachersKid.
The following is a list of artist submissions for the American Veterans medal that were reviewed at the November 14, 2018, Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting today
CCAC November 14, 2018, meeting: American Veterans medal
Background photo by AgnosticPreachersKid.
The following is a list of artist submissions for the American Veterans medal that were reviewed at the November 14, 2018, Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting today
United States Mint to launch Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter on November 15
The United States Mint will join representatives from the U.S
United States Mint to launch Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter on November 15
The United States Mint will join representatives from the U.S
The U.S. Mint’s 2018 numismatic forum and collaboration with foreign mints
Participants at the 2018 U.S
The U.S. Mint’s 2018 numismatic forum and collaboration with foreign mints
Participants at the 2018 U.S
Bowers on collecting: A really great Whitman Expo!
By Q. David Bowers
Three times a year the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo is held at the Baltimore Convention Center
Bowers on collecting: A really great Whitman Expo!
By Q. David Bowers
Three times a year the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo is held at the Baltimore Convention Center
Bowers on collecting: The 2018 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo
By Q. David Bowers
As you read these words I am getting ready to go to the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore next week from Wednesday the 24th through Saturday
Bowers on collecting: The 2018 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo
By Q. David Bowers
As you read these words I am getting ready to go to the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore next week from Wednesday the 24th through Saturday
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
Major Barber exhibits and lectures planned for October 2018 Baltimore Expo
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(Baltimore, Maryland) — The Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo will feature two groundbreaking new exhibits and lectures on personal artifacts from the family of U
Major Barber exhibits and lectures planned for October 2018 Baltimore Expo
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(Baltimore, Maryland) — The Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo will feature two groundbreaking new exhibits and lectures on personal artifacts from the family of U
United States Mint launches 44th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
A crowd of 1,500 people attended the August 30, 2018, ceremonial launch of the Cumberland Island National Seashore quarter in Kingsland, Ga. The coin is the 44th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program
United States Mint launches 44th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
A crowd of 1,500 people attended the August 30, 2018, ceremonial launch of the Cumberland Island National Seashore quarter in Kingsland, Ga. The coin is the 44th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program
“Why did they do that?” — A look inside the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) gave a special two-hour presentation and panel discussion at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia. The title of the “Money Talks” presentation was “‘Why Did They Do That?’—An In-Depth Discussion of the Interaction Between the CCAC, Congress, and the United States Mint
“Why did they do that?” — A look inside the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) gave a special two-hour presentation and panel discussion at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia. The title of the “Money Talks” presentation was “‘Why Did They Do That?’—An In-Depth Discussion of the Interaction Between the CCAC, Congress, and the United States Mint
United States Mint to launch quarter honoring Cumberland Island National Seashore on August 30
Join the United States Mint and the National Park Service for the official launch of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia on 10 a.m
United States Mint to launch quarter honoring Cumberland Island National Seashore on August 30
Join the United States Mint and the National Park Service for the official launch of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia on 10 a.m
The Dentuck ANA blog: Thursday, August 16, 2018
In and Around the Bourse and the City of Philadelphia
Thursday morning’s business meetings started early with authors, book dealers, and other publishers. I had an insightful conversation with officers of Tokyo’s Taisei Coins Corporation, a longtime partner with Whitman Publishing
The Dentuck ANA blog: Thursday, August 16, 2018
In and Around the Bourse and the City of Philadelphia
Thursday morning’s business meetings started early with authors, book dealers, and other publishers. I had an insightful conversation with officers of Tokyo’s Taisei Coins Corporation, a longtime partner with Whitman Publishing
Heritage Auctions 2018 World’s Fair of Money preview: U.S. coins
1792 Washington President gold eagle pattern, EF-45. Musante GW-31 (A)
Heritage Auctions 2018 World’s Fair of Money preview: U.S. coins
1792 Washington President gold eagle pattern, EF-45. Musante GW-31 (A)
United States Mint lifts the curtain on designs for the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program
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Philadelphia — The United States Mint revealed the official designs for the 2019–dated coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program
United States Mint lifts the curtain on designs for the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program
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Philadelphia — The United States Mint revealed the official designs for the 2019–dated coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program
The Dentuck ANA blog: Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Philadelphia, home of the Liberty Bell, is the host city of the 2018 American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money. (Photo courtesy U
The Dentuck ANA blog: Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Philadelphia, home of the Liberty Bell, is the host city of the 2018 American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money. (Photo courtesy U
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and United States Mint to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2018 World’s Fair of Money
Washington, DC — The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the United States Mint will share booth #218 at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, August 14–18, 2018, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
BEP Director Len Olijar and Mint Director David Ryder will participate in the official ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 14 at 12:30 p
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and United States Mint to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2018 World’s Fair of Money
Washington, DC — The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the United States Mint will share booth #218 at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, August 14–18, 2018, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
BEP Director Len Olijar and Mint Director David Ryder will participate in the official ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 14 at 12:30 p
Meet your favorite Whitman Publishing authors at the 2018 ANA World’s Fair of Money
Robert D. Leonard, author of Curious Currency, visits with Q
Meet your favorite Whitman Publishing authors at the 2018 ANA World’s Fair of Money
Robert D. Leonard, author of Curious Currency, visits with Q
ACTF special exhibit of counterfeit coins, bars for public education
Among the counterfeits to be on display in the special exhibit are fake gold bars in fake APMEX, PAMP, and Royal Canadian Mint holders. Hover to zoom
ACTF special exhibit of counterfeit coins, bars for public education
Among the counterfeits to be on display in the special exhibit are fake gold bars in fake APMEX, PAMP, and Royal Canadian Mint holders. Hover to zoom
Bowers on collecting: American World’s Fairs
By Q. David Bowers
I am in the middle of a Whitman project to create a book on American postcards
Bowers on collecting: American World’s Fairs
By Q. David Bowers
I am in the middle of a Whitman project to create a book on American postcards
Warning to coin community about Supreme Court’s interstate sales-tax ruling
The landscape of online shopping changed with last week’s Supreme Court 5-4 decision in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case
Private collection paces Heritage’s Long Beach auctions to $18.1 million
Image courtesy of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
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
The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
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The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: Salt River Bay National Historical Park
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The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: Weir Farm
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The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: Weir Farm
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The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: National Park of America Samoa
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The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: National Park of American Samoa
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The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: National Park of American Samoa
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The end of the trail: The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters
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Monday, June 11, 2018, found me flying north from beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, to our nation’s bustling capital in Washington, D
The end of the trail: The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters
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Monday, June 11, 2018, found me flying north from beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, to our nation’s bustling capital in Washington, D
The CCAC’s recommended designs for the 2020-2021 America the Beautiful quarters
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The following is a list of the artist submissions for the 2020-2021 America the Beautiful quarter reverse designs that were reviewed at today’s Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting
The CCAC’s recommended designs for the 2020-2021 America the Beautiful quarters
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The following is a list of the artist submissions for the 2020-2021 America the Beautiful quarter reverse designs that were reviewed at today’s Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting
Sales open for America the Beautiful Five-Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin honoring Voyageurs National Park on June 14
Washington — The United States Mint will release the latest America the Beautiful Five-Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin on June 14 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The three-inch diameter coin (product code 18AL) honors Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota
Sales open for America the Beautiful Five-Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin honoring Voyageurs National Park on June 14
Washington — The United States Mint will release the latest America the Beautiful Five-Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin on June 14 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The three-inch diameter coin (product code 18AL) honors Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota
United States Mint to hold launch ceremony for Voyageurs National Park quarter on June 14
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The United States Mint and the National Park Service will hold a launch ceremony on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 11 a
United States Mint to hold launch ceremony for Voyageurs National Park quarter on June 14
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The United States Mint and the National Park Service will hold a launch ceremony on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 11 a
Numismatic publishing: A look back at 2013
Whitman Publishing numismatic director Q. David Bowers; Mike Nottelman and Matt Dinger of “Coin Radio”; and Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker, at the August 2013 ANA World’s Fair of Money
Numismatic publishing: A look back at 2013
Whitman Publishing numismatic director Q. David Bowers; Mike Nottelman and Matt Dinger of “Coin Radio”; and Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker, at the August 2013 ANA World’s Fair of Money
Bowers on collecting: Changes for the American Numismatic Association
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By Q
Legend’s largest auction shatters records in New Orleans
1787 Fugio copper, MS-65 BN. Hover to zoom
PCGS experts spot deceptively altered colonial rarity
The Washington Eagle “cent” as it appeared prior to its recent submission to PCGS. Photo credit: Professional Coin Grading Service
PCGS experts spot deceptively altered colonial rarity
The Washington Eagle “cent” as it appeared prior to its recent submission to PCGS. Photo credit: Professional Coin Grading Service
Heritage Auctions’ 2018 Chicago events bring over $38 million
Stack’s Bowers Galleries sets new record with sale of the 17th known Sacagawea dollar/Washington quarter mule
(2000)-P Sacagawea Dollar–Muled with a Statehood Quarter–MS-67. Hover to zoom
The Dentuck Balto blog: Friday, March 23, 2018
Friday morning at the Baltimore Expo I spent some time at the Kids Korner, gearing up for the young collectors who storm the bourse in full force mostly on Saturday when they’re off school. In preparation, we sorted Lincoln cents by type (Wheat, Memorial, and Union Shield) and stuffed Whitman bags with coins, folders, albums, and other prizes
The Dentuck Balto blog: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Old Man Winter this year reminds me of Peter Falk’s rumpled homicide detective “Columbo.” You remember him, right? He would casually pester a murder suspect, who views the seemingly absent-minded, clueless investigator with amusement or contempt
David J. Ryder confirmed as director of the United States Mint
Shortly after 4:00 p.m
New 2019 Official Red Book includes more coins, more die variety photos
Best-Selling Annual Guide Prices Nearly 8,000 Items
(Pelham, AL) — The 72nd edition of the hobby’s Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”) will debut at the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Collectibles Expo on March 22, 2018. It features new and extensively updated content reflecting the current market for collectible coins
Over $15.4 million in U.S. coins and currency sold at Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ official auction of the 2017 Whitman Coins & Collectibles Winter Expo
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA — The official auction of the 2017 Whitman Coins & Collectibles Winter Expo held by Stack’s Bowers Galleries was an astounding success, realizing over $13.3 million across eight sessions of United States coinage and related issues
A publisher’s memories of Eric P. Newman
When I started working at Whitman Publishing in 2004, Eric P. Newman was already long established in many fields, including numismatics
United States Mint shines the spotlight on George Rogers Clark National Historical Park on November 14
The United States Mint will hold its official launch ceremony for the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park quarter on Tuesday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to hold public meeting on September 19
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will be holding a meeting with the public on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 10 a.m
Coin Update contributor Louis Golino wins a Numismatic Literary Guild award
The following is a re-post from our sister site, Coin Update
During the 2017 Numismatic Literary Guild (www.nlgonline
Author Louis Golino wins a Numismatic Literary Guild award
The following is a re-post from our sister site, Coin Update.
During the 2017 Numismatic Literary Guild (www
Author Louis Golino wins a Numismatic Literary Guild award
The following is a re-post from our sister site, Coin Update.
During the 2017 Numismatic Literary Guild (www
Mint news roundup: Platinum Eagle Proofs, ATB 5-ounce silver, and other news
Mint Ekes Out Two More Dates on the Calendar
Through the first half of 2017, the Mint has laid out its calendar one month at a time, as opposed to committing to a full year’s schedule as it has done in the past. Last week the Mint added items to the July calendar—but only through July 11
Mint releases Boys Town Centennial commemorative coins
(Washington, D.C
Kicking Off the Mint’s 225th Anniversary Year: Unveiling of the 2017 American Liberty Gold Coin
(Press release)—As one of the few institutions specifically rooted in the Constitution, the United States Mint has served the nation by playing a key role in the country’s financial system and fostering commerce. Next year marks the 225th anniversary of the Mint’s founding; to honor this important milestone, the Mint will kick off a yearlong acknowledgment and celebration during a ceremony to be held at the Treasury Department on January 12, 2017, at 1:00 p
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 3: Customer Engagement, and the “Mint Customer of the Future”
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 3: Customer Engagement, and the “Mint Customer of the Future”
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 2: Get to Know the People at the United States Mint, the Smithsonian, and the American Numismatic Association
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 2: Get to Know the People at the United States Mint, the Smithsonian, and the American Numismatic Association
Invigorating the Coin-Collecting Hobby: United States Mint Holds a Numismatic Forum in Philadelphia
From left: Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee members Dennis Tucker and Tom Uram; U.S
Invigorating the Coin-Collecting Hobby: United States Mint Holds a Numismatic Forum in Philadelphia
From left: Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee members Dennis Tucker and Tom Uram; U.S
U.S. Mint Announces Numismatic Hobby Forum and CCAC Meeting
Whitman Author Dennis Tucker Will Share Collector and Investor Advice and Research on U.S. Medals at the ANA World’s Fair of Money
U.S. Mint to Display 1974-D Aluminum Cent at World’s Fair of Money in Anaheim
Representatives of the U.S