2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin strike ceremony at Philadelphia

The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press. The United States Mint will host a ceremonial strike for the 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program on Wednesday, December 13, at 11:00 am. United States Mint Deputy Director Kristie McNally will be joined by Ms. Jane Droppa, Chair, Friends of the National World […]

U.S. Mint sales report: week ending December 3, 2023

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending December 3, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Set (P)(D) (23RJ), which sold 116,359 units. In second place was the 2023-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (23RC), with 17,127 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S […]

Bowers on Collecting: defining moments in American numismatics

By Q. David Bowers The following was re-published from the “Bowers on Collecting” column A list of important or defining moments in American numismatics would be a long one, starting with the first coinage in our country in 1652. As to the aspects of collecting, watershed events, and related publicity, the list certainly includes these […]

U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 26, 2023

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 26, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), which sold 7,766 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (23RH), with 2,727 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S one-ounce American […]

2023 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set available December 5

Washington — The 2023 United States Mint (Mint) Uncirculated Coin Set will be available for purchase on December 5 at noon EST. The set contains two cards of 10 coins each, one from the United States Mint in Philadelphia and the other from the United States Mint in Denver, for a total of 20 coins. […]

U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 19, 2023

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 19, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set (23GC), which sold 33,467 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), with 5,464 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S […]

2024 Harriet Tubman commemorative coins strike ceremony slated for Philadelphia Mint on November 28

The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will welcome honored guests to the Philadelphia Mint on Tuesday, November 28, at 10 a.m., for the ceremonial striking of the 2024 Harriet Tubman commemorative coins. Director Gibson will be joined by Robert Portman, former U.S. Senator […]

Easy sets for beginning hobbyists

By Michael Bugeja There were four types of Proof sets through the 1990s, and two are ideal for beginning collectors, the relatively low-mintage and inexpensive green packaged non-silver and black packaged silver sets. The first thing is to be able to identify the four types of sets: The Green Packaged Proof Set (1994-98) features five […]

U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 12, 2023

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 12, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S Morgan and Peace Silver Tribute Dollar Reverse Proof Set (23XS), which sold 220,372 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), with 7,918 sold. The third best-selling item last week was […]

United States Mint releases 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST. The set is priced at $28.00 (product code 23GC). There is a household limit of five sets. The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring […]

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