March 23, 2020, CCAC meeting: Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal

Yesterday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held a meeting by teleconference to review and discuss obverse and reverse candidate designs for the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal. There was an interesting discussion from Mr. William McDonald of MARAD, about the term “Fourth Line of […]

United States Mint announces new Authorized Bulk Purchase Program

Washington, D.C. — The United States Mint (Mint) is committed to improving the distribution of our Numismatic coin products. As part of this ongoing effort, the Mint has established a new Authorized Bulk Purchase Program (ABPP), which permits qualifying bulk purchasers to purchase a limited number of numismatic Mint products prior to their official on-sale […]

U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending March 14, 2021

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending March 14, 2021. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2021-W American Gold Eagle Proof Four-Coin Set (21EF), which sold 8,085 units. In second place was the 2021-W 1/10-ounce American Gold Eagle $5 Proof coin (21EE) with 7,953 sold. The third best-selling item last week […]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to meet by teleconference March 23-24

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day public meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24, 2021.  The March 23rd session will run from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT), and the March 24th session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EDT). Agenda (subject to change): Review and […]

U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending March 7, 2021

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending March 7, 2021. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2021-P Christa McAuliffe $1 silver Proof coin (21CH), which sold 1,359 units. In second place was the 2020-S American Innovation $1 Proof Set (20GA) with 882 sold. The third best-selling item last week was […]

“Old Well, New Water”: Heidi Wastweet’s approach to medallic art

By Louis Golino Heidi Wastweet is a name that is familiar to many collectors of modern coins and medals, especially those for whom the artistic aspect of coins is especially important. Heidi is a California-based sculptor who specializes in bas-relief sculpture that includes coins and medals as well as public art monuments. Bas-relief involves carving […]

United States Mint releases final American Gold Eagle Proof coins featuring classic designs on March 11

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for 2021 American Gold Eagle Proof coins on March 11 at noon EST.  This is the last year these coins will be offered with the current designs. American Gold Eagle Proof coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Gold Eagle […]

U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending February 28, 2021

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending February 28, 2021. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2021-P Christa McAuliffe $1 silver Proof coin (21CH), which sold 2,956 units. In second place was the 2021-P National Law Enforcement Museum $1 silver Proof coin (21CC) with 2,266 sold. The third best-selling item […]

2021 United States Mint Proof Set available March 5

Washington — The 2021 United States Mint Proof Set (product code 21RG) will be available for purchase starting on March 5 at noon EST. This year’s set includes the following San Francisco-minted coins: One America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama This is the final release in […]

U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending February 21, 2021

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending February 21, 2021. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2021 America the Beautiful Three-Coin Set, Tuskegee Airmen (P)(D)(S) (21AD), which sold 15,345 units. In second place was the 2021-S one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (21EA) with 12,972 sold. The third best-selling […]

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