On May 2, the U.S. Mint released the 2024-W proof gold Eagles, which are available for purchase individually and as part of the American Eagle 2024 Gold Proof Four-Coin Set. The set has a household order limit of three and a product limit of just 10,

◾ Can you tell me what to look for on the so-called Burning Building quarter? There is a variety of the 2021-P Tuskegee Airmen quarter on which it appears the building in the background behind the airman is on fire. I don’t have anything definitive,

The energy level at the Calumet (Indiana) Numismatic Club’s March 19 meeting was a mix of excitement and anticipation as the group experienced a much younger clientele than its traditional attendees as it hosted its fourth Youth Numismatic Seminar. T

The weekly Show Directory lists all coin and paper money events scheduled within one month of the issue cover date. Show dates and times sometimes change at the last minute. Please contact the show promoter BEFORE traveling long distances. SHOW PROMO

Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers. Read more responses at www.numismaticnews.com. No, I don’t have any parts of my collection visible or displayed. Like much of the older collectors, I have the big black safe in the basement. U

Periods of U.S. history have led to the use of substitutes for federally issued currency. During the Great Depression of the 20th century, it was the turn of the sales tax token, as described by Tom Koch in the May 1965 issue of Coins under the title

The May 1-4 85th anniversary convention of the Central States Numismatic Society was a success from just about every angle. The attendance was strong, as was the buying on the bourse floor. Several large dealers said they are continuing to benefit fr

I recently received change from a local grocery store and got a Jefferson nickel that had that “old coin” look to it. It was a WWII 1942 nickel with the mintmark “S” over the obverse memorial dome. I would consider it to be in VF or better condition.

With the 250th anniversary of American Independence coming up in 2026, the Jewish-American Hall of Fame would like to remind everyone of the critical contributions made by Haym Salomon. Salomon was arrested by the British twice as a spy; he was sente

It’s time to dust off your passports and get excited about seeing some of the coins you usually only read about. We are headed to the United Kingdom! Numismatic News, World Coin News and Bank Note Reporter editors Maggie Pahl and Sophia Mattimiro hav

When it comes to collecting half dollars, many collectors hanker after the Walking Liberty halves, often in as high a grade as we deem affordable. The same goes for the Franklin halves. These have been two series of classic United States silver that

I am writing this letter in reference to the following letter written by Mr. Charles H. Alyn that appeared in your April 16 issue on page 5. It was titled, “Don’t Waste Your Money on Franklin Half Dollars.” I want to start this letter by giving you s

A special thank-you to our sponsors. The process for the 2024 Coin of the Year awards began in early January with a worldwide call for nominations. From roughly 3,400 different coins released in 2023, mints, banks, and coin enthusiasts submitted near

The 1895-O is actually a key date Barber dime. The problem is that relatively few collectors find their way to Barber dimes and, consequently, the only Barber dime many seem to know is the 1894-S, which in recent years topped the $1 million mark in p

www.numismaticnews.net VP/GENERAL MANAGER, COLLECTIBLES: Corinne Zielke EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Maggie Pahl EDITOR: Sophia Mattimiro CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Richard Giedroyc, Ken Potter, R.W. Julian, Clifford Mishler, Mark Benvenuto, F. Michael Fazzari,

An 18-karat gold TiffCoin by Tiffany & Co., is being auctioned by GreatCollections on May 19. The rare collectible is the first to be authenticated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Just 499 pieces were produced by the 186-year-

Collectors of military pieces will be eager to get their hands on the U.S. Mint’s Army 1-ounce silver medal, which was set to become available May 7. The obverse design depicts Continental and modern soldiers “at the ready” with the weapons of their

■ Who would you rate as the most notorious counterfeiter in U.S. history? There are two counterfeiters that come to mind, the first and most recent being North Korea with its Superdollar $100 bank notes. On the domestic side, my vote would go to Eman

It’s time to dust off your passports and get excited about seeing some of the coins you usually only read about. We are headed to the United Kingdom! Numismatic News, World Coin News and Bank Note Reporter editors Maggie Pahl and Sophia Mattimiro hav

In the 20th century, the Liberty Seated coinage of the United States was popular with collectors and brought strong prices at auction. However, with the introduction of numerous design changes since 1999, the old lost favor to the new. It has only be

What is today the British Royal Mint (BRM) was founded in 886. It began striking coins for a foreign entity when in 1325 it produced coins for King Edward II for use in Bordeaux. At one time the BRM had branch mint facilities in Bombay (India), Melbo

How can you differentiate circulated coins from Mint State (MS) coins with weak strikes? Over the years, I have answered that question dozens of times both in print and in classes, yet it keeps coming up. That indicates it is a common problem for man

It seems like most new numismatists get started by their association with a relative or friend who is one and shares their passion. However, there are alternative ways to spark an interest in numismatics among children. Here’s one example. From 2015-

A change in ownership at Gold Hill Coin keeps one of San Rafael, California’s oldest rare coin and precious metals store in the family. Located at 1537 4th Street in downtown San Rafael, the store has been sold by its long-time owner Clark Smith, Sr.

The film industry has a deep history despite its relatively short life. There is no singular person who can be attributed to inventing the cinema. In 1891 the Edison Company created a prototype of the Kinetoscope, allowing a person to view moving pic