There is ample reason why people refer to a "gift that keeps on giving." In the case of collectors of American coins, one such gift is the Bob R. Simpson Collection. Considered one of the finest troves of US coins ever assembled, Heritage auction sales of specimens from the Simpson collection exceed $116 million, heading […] The post Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part XII, Featured in Heritage’s CSNS US Coins Auction first appeared on CoinNews ..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 […] The post Clark Smith, Jr., Takes Helm at Gold Hill Coin At Gold Hill Coin, One Of Northern California’s Oldest Coin Stores first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

Last week, with no new products released by the U.S. Mint, there were no significant weekly increases observed in its latest product sales data. The data did show a focus among collectors on purchasing proof products, as 10 out of the Mint’s top 11 weekly sellers were either proof coins or proof sets. Moreover, more […] The post US Mint Sales: Proof Products Dominate first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

Coins honoring the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, become available today at noon ET with the release of rolls and bags containing 2024 Kennedy Half Dollars from the United States Mint. Product options include a 200-coin bag featuring 100 half dollars from the Philadelphia Mint and 100 from the Denver Mint. […] The post 2024 Kennedy Half Dollars Released for Collectors first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

The United States Mint revealed over sixty potential designs for commemorative coins that recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps in 2025. As directed by Public Law No: 118-10, the U.S. Mint will manufacture and sell $5 gold coins, silver dollars, and clad half dollars as a part of the anniversary celebration. A […] The post 2025 Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Designs Recommended first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

The United States Mint produced just over 1.73 billion coins for circulation in the first three months of this year, marking its slowest first-quarter pace since 2010 and nearly half the amount struck through the first quarter of last year. In March, the U.S. Mint again scaled back its coin production pace, with its facilities […] The post First Quarter 2024 Sees U.S. Mint’s Coin Production Plummet to 1.73 Billion, Lowest Since 2010 first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

In March, demand for Australian bullion slowed down, data from The Perth Mint of Australia shows. Sales of silver products experienced a double-digit percentage downturn, while sales of gold products approached a five-year low. The Mint’s bullion gains compare against soaring precious metals prices for March, with LBMA prices (in USD) jumping 8.1% for gold […] The post March Australian Bullion Sales Turn Down, Perth Mint Reports first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

Last week, on April 8, the U.S. Mint released rolls and bags containing Innovation dollars for Alabama. These $1 coins feature a design depicting a Saturn V rocket lifting off against the background of the Moon. Offered in options of 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags, priced at $34.50 and $117.50 respectively, the products logged starting […] The post US Mint Sales: Alabama Innovation $1 Rockets to Strong Debut first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

On Monday, April 15, the United States Mint revealed 14 potential designs for the 2026 Native American $1 Coin, gearing up for their assessment before the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on April 16 and the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on April 18. All the provided line art images offer designs emblematic of the […] The post 2026 Native American $1 Coin Candidate Designs Depict Oneidas at Valley Forge first appeared on CoinNews ..read more

A young numismatist from Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho, Donivan Floyd, 19, is the winner of the 2024 Professional Numismatists Guild’s (www.PNGdealers.org) annual scholarship award competition. "The PNG scholarship will cover airfare, tuition for one of the two June 2024 American Numismatic Association (www.money.org) Summer Seminar sessions, meals, and dormitory accommodations on the campus of Colorado […] The post Donivan Floyd of Idaho Wins 2024 PNG Scholarship first appeared on CoinNews ..read more