The legendary Mega Red catalog has made a triumphant return, with Whitman Brands announcing the release of the tenth edition of Mega Red: A Guide Book of United States Coins, Deluxe Edition—described as bolder, more powerful, and more comprehensive than ever before. Titled Mega Red X, this supersized companion to the iconic Official Red Book … Read more
The world of numismatics is evolving, and online platforms are opening up exciting new opportunities to reach buyers, build community, and sell collections effectively. If you’ve been curious about live selling, improving your eBay listings, or expanding your audience through platforms like Whatnot, we have great news! The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) recently hosted a … Read more
The United States Mint (Mint) began shipping 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coins, including the dime, half dollar, and the first of five quarter dollars, on January 5. In celebration of the Nation’s Semiquincentennial, for one year only, the United States Mint is redesigning most of our circulating coins. Authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act … Read more
The United States Mint has officially revealed the designs for its upcoming Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Program, marking one of the most significant redesigns of U.S. coinage in decades. The unveiling took place Wednesday evening at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, setting the stage for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. For one year only, the … Read more
So At the last meeting I bought an 1908S Indian Head cent because I was sure that I needed that one to fill one of the remaining holes in my book. When I got home and pulled out the book I found I had one in that slot and so now I have two of … Read more
In 1907, a coin that made people consider the most beautiful ever made in the United States was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, and then changed – with a hammer! President Theodore Roosevelt long admired the coins of ancient Greece and Rome. In the winter of 1905, he was able to convince his friends, Augustus … Read more
This U.S. Mint sales report covers the week ending January 29, 2017. At this early point in the year, most of the Mint’s top-five sellers are new releases. The Native American $1 coin rolls took the top two places. The 25-coin rolls with Philadelphia mintmark (17NA) are in the top slot, having sold 8,959 units; … Read more
A new House bill is calling for gold, silver and clad coins to feature designs celebrating the 400th anniversary of the landing and settlement of Plymouth Colony, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, and the role of the Wampanoag people personified by the “First Thanksgiving” feast. Modern commemorative coins are typically produced and sold … Read more
Precious metals futures kicked off the new trading week and month on Monday with gains ranging from 0.2% for gold to 1.1% for platinum. Silver rallied to a two-year high while gold ended at an almost one-month high. Gold for December delivery rose $2.10 to settle at $1,359.60 an ounce on the Comex division of … Read more
With other denominations, Carson City lives up to its billing as a tough facility. The 1871-CC quarter is typical of a number of coins to emerge from the facility that are tough in any grade and nearly impossible in mint state. Carson City began producing coins in 1870. It would appear based on mintages that … Read more