Crow Nation Code Talkers Bronze Medals

Yesterday, the United States Mint began sales for the latest Native American Code Talkers Bronze Medal. This bronze medal is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Code Talkers of the Crow Nation. The term “Code Talkers” refers to Native Americans who used their tribal languages as a means of secret communication during wartime. In 2001, a Congressional Gold Medal had been … [Read More...]

World War II Civil Air Patrol Bronze Medal

At a ceremony held yesterday, a Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The medal was authorized under Public Law 113-108 and recognizes the organization for their humanitarian, combat, and national services during a critical time for our nation. The United States Mint had initially prepared 15 different obverse and 12 different reverse … [Read More...]

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. During November, the US Mint produced 958.78 million circulating quality coins at the Philadelphia and Denver Mint facilities. This represented a decline from both the prior month … [Read More...]

Recent Sell Outs at the United States Mint

Recently a few products have sold out at the United States Mint. This includes the 2014 Proof Gold Buffalo Coin, the individual 2014-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle, and the individual one-half and one-quarter ounce 2014 Proof Gold Eagles. With the change over to the US Mint's new website, there has been less emphasis placed on sold out products making them less readily apparent. Shortly after the … [Read More...]

50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin Limited to 75,000

The United States Mint has just announced a product limit of 75,000 for the 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin. The Mint has now either announced or adjusted product limits for all three of this year's 50th anniversary Kennedy products during the course of sales. The Uncirculated Coin Set containing two clad half dollars had gone on sale July 24, 2014 with no stated … [Read More...]

American $1 Coin and Currency Set Back on Sale

The United States Mint has resumed accepting orders for the 2014 American $1 Coin and Currency Set, which contains a 2014 Enhanced Uncirculated Native American Dollar. The product originally went on sale November 20, 2014. As discussed in previous articles, the US Mint's press release and product page originally stated that the $1 coin included in the set carried an "uncirculated finish" … [Read More...]

Enhanced Uncirculated Native American Dollar Images

Over the weekend, I received my 2014 American $1 Coin and Currency Set and wanted to share some images of the actual coin and note included in the set. A reader also contributed images, some of which are included below. The obverse of the coins uses a standard uncirculated finish combined with a standard frost finish. The uncirculated finish is slightly reflective, while the standard frost … [Read More...]

US Mint Confirms Enhanced Uncirculated 2014 Native American Dollar

Late last week, the United States Mint began sales of the 2014 American $1 Coin and Currency Set. Based on the press release and initial product page, the set seemed to simply contain a regular uncirculated 2014 Native American Dollar and a $1 note. The Mint has now confirmed that the $1 coin carries an enhanced uncirculated finish. At the start of sales, some readers noted the description … [Read More...]

Upcoming Franklin D. Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set

The United States Mint has provided details on the upcoming 2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set. The product will incorporate two coins, two medals, and four postage stamps along with a booklet with images related to FDR's life and presidency. The two coins included in the set will be the 2014-S Proof Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Dollar and the 2014-S Proof Roosevelt … [Read More...]

US Mint Reduces 50th Anniversary Kennedy Silver Set Product Limit

The United States Mint has announced a reduction to the product limit for the 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Silver Coin Collection. The previously indicated limit of 300,000 units has now been reduced to 225,000 units. The four coin silver set represented the third in a trio of products issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Half Dollar series. The US Mint seemed to … [Read More...]