The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, April 28, 2024. The report covers the Mint’s numismatic product sales, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. The Mint reported net sales of 34,789 numismatic products in the last week. Taking the top sales position, accounting for 71% of the Mint’s net sales for the week, was the 2024 Kennedy Half Dollar 2-Roll Set. The set had reported sales of 25,572 sets, easily making it the top seller. It was followed distantly by the ot ..read more

The United States Mint will open sales of the United States Army one-ounce silver medal next week. The medal sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site on May 7, 2024. The medal is priced at $75. There is no production limit on this medal, nor is there a household purchase limit. The obverse design (heads) depicts Continental and modern soldiers “at the ready” with the weapons of their respective eras. They represent the continuity of the U.S. Army since its beginnings and its continuing mission to defend our country. Inscriptions are “UNITED S ..read more

The United States Mint will open sales for the second Presidential Silver Medal of 2024 later today. The medal, honoring President James Garfield, will be available at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific today on the Mint’s website. The 99.99% silver medal is priced at $75.00 and is available exclusively from the United States Mint. The Mint has no production limit on this medal, nor is there a household limit on the number that can be purchased. James A. Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 1881 until his death the following September after be ..read more

The best learning experience in numismatics returns again this summer. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Summer Seminar, slated for June 16-19 (session 1) and June 23-26 (session 2), features classes to suit virtually every collector’s needs, led by instructors who are recognized leaders in their fields. Held in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colo., on the campus of Colorado College adjacent to the ANA, this year’s program offers 29 classes, optional tours, mini-seminars, lectures and special events. Lodging and meal plan options allow attendees to customize their experience.  To v ..read more

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, April 28, 2024. The bullion sales report reflects bullion American Eagle and American Buffalo coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. This week’s report shows that the Mint had reported sales of 864,000 bullion coins, the bulk of which were the one-ounce American Eagle silver coin. Of the seven bullion products available, four had reported sales this week. United States Mint Bullion Sales – April 28, 2024 As a re ..read more

We’re moving the NGC Registry Awards to the ANA show, which means you get more time to perfect your sets! Ensure your set is at its best by 10 a.m. ET on June 1, 2025, to be automatically considered for awards. Winners will be announced on August 21, 2025. Yes, you read that correctly! Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) is changing it up and moving the NGC Registry Awards to the annual American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, which takes place in August. NGC is the Official Grading Service of the ANA, and we’re excited to bring the NGC Registry Awards to the ANA ..read more

The United States Mint will begin selling the 2024 American Eagle Gold Proof coins and sets next week. A total of five products will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on May 2, 2024. As is normally the case with gold coin releases by the Mint, the 2024 American Eagle Gold Proof coins will be limited in production. Here are the products and links to them on the Mint’s site that will be available. Each listing below will have its mintage and production limits parenthetically next to the price. At the time of this article, the Mint has not released the pricing on an ..read more

A change in ownership at Gold Hill Coin (www.GoldHillCoin.com) 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. to his son Clark Smith, Jr.  “The store opened on 4th Street in 1979 and my father purchased it in 1987. He bought and sold millions of dollars of rare coins, vintage paper money, jewelry, watches, and gold and silver bullion items the past three decades,” said Smith, Jr. who serves as Managing Partner and Director ..read more

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, April 21, 2024. The report covers numismatic product sales by the Mint, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. The Mint reported net sales of 15,098 numismatic products in the last week. These sales were split between 2024 releases and those of last year. The top selling product last week according to the Mint’s report was the 2024-W American Eagle Silver Proof. The Mint reported that 3,325 of the one-ounce silver Eagles were ..read more

The United States Mint will open sales for the second Presidential Silver Medal of 2024 next week. The medal, honoring President James Garfield, will be available at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s website on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The 99.99% silver medal is priced at $75.00 and is available exclusively from the United States Mint. The Mint has no production limit on this medal, nor is there a household limit on the number that can be purchased. James A. Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 1881 until his death the following ..read more