Dennis Tucker, Publisher. (Virginia Beach, Virginia) — Following a nineteen-year career as Publisher at Whitman Publishing, Dennis Tucker will retire at the end of February 2024. He plans to spend time with family in the United States and the Philippines while pursuing creative and philanthropic projects. Tucker has served Whitman as its publisher from December 2004, when the company was owned by Atlanta-based Anderson Press, through its recent acquisition by CDN Publishing. During that time he has overseen the publication of more than 300 titles ranging from 64-page monographs to 1,504-page ..read more

Recent Price Guide Updates MS Indian Quarter Eagles MS & PR Draped Bust Eagles Gold Eagles Platinum Eagles CoinFacts Narrative Update The Millennium Coin & Currency Set contains a Series 1999 $1 Federal Reserve Note (with serial number beginning with “2000”), a 2000 Mint State American Silver Eagle, and a 2000-D Sacagawea dollar. The United States Mint produced a limited run of just 75,000 sets and sold them at an issue price of $39 each. Read more. PCGS Set Registry Update The region of Oultrejordain, known in Latin as Transjordan, was east of the Jordan River. Montreal, Hormuz, Se ..read more

Hover to zoom. The Philatelic and Numismatics Division of San Marino has launched a new bullion-related product of one-ounce silver coins as the smallest republic in Europe seeks to enter the numismatic bullion market. As the third smallest country in Europe after Vatican City and Monaco, the fifth-smallest country in the world has developed an impressive catalogue of collector and circulation coins since their first national coinage was produced and released in 1864. As part of an agreement between Italy and San Marino, Sammarinese coinage was produced in denominations and specifications as ..read more

Hover to zoom. The Croatian National Bank has authorised the release of new gold and silver bullion-quality collector coins which feature designs with a unique historical and cultural background. Inspired by the Trsat dragons, or basilisks, they were made into bronze sculptures in the first half of the 19th century at the request of the Austrian field marshal, Count Laval Nugent (1777–1862), who was born in Ballynacor, County Westmeath, Ireland. The mythical basilisks, which through Rijeka’s folklore began to be referred to as Trsat dragons, represent mythical creatures with the characterist ..read more

Hover to zoom. This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending January 28, 2024. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2024 American Innovation / Illinois 25-coin roll (P) (24GRA), which sold 7,431 units. In second place was the 2024 American Innovation / Illinois 25-coin roll (D) (24GRE), with 6,711 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2024-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (24EA), with 4,863 individual units sold. It’s followed by the 2024 American Innovation / Illinois 100-coin bag (P) (24GBA), with 2,251 sold, and the 2024 ..read more

Recent Price Guide Updates MS & PR Two Cents Silver Eagles 5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters CoinFacts Narrative Update The 2016-W gold Walking Liberty half dollars were officially released by the U.S. Mint on November 17, 2016. Each 2016-W gold Walking Liberty half dollar had an issue price of $865, if purchased directly from the U.S. Mint. The Mint imposed a three-coin ordering limit per household. The maximum authorized mintage was set at 70,000. Read more. PCGS Set Registry Update The national bird of the United States has been the bald eagle since 1786, and many countries ..read more

Professional Coin Grading Service published more than 300 educational articles online during 2023, leading the way in free-access numismatic education. Image courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service. Hover to zoom. The world’s leading third-party coin grader has published more than 300 educational articles and press releases in 2023 (Santa Ana, California) — Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) continues leading the way in providing the public with free-access numismatic education, with more than 250 articles published in 2023. This results from at least one article being pu ..read more

Hover to zoom. The Monnaie de Paris has released the second set of gold and silver collector coins part of the series entitled “Ors de France,” which highlights some of the country’s most historic, memorable, and sought-after coins with avid collectors. Launched last year, the three-part series began with designs focusing on the reign of Emperor Napoleon III (r. 1852–1870) and the distinctive gold coins issued during that era. The second release highlights the reign of King Louis XIII (r. 1610–1643) during which time, France underwent a significant monetary reform. The reasons for the reform ..read more

Hover to zoom. The Austrian Mint has launched the first silver Proof coins in a new three-part series entitled “The White Gold of the Salzkammergut,” which tells the story of the start of an important trade back in time. The coins are designed by Kathrin Kuntner and Rebecca Wilding. Their collective depictions feature the early and successful traditions and mining techniques from the prehistoric times of Hallstatt. The obverse side features the image of a working scene of ancient miners from an underground salt mine of the day. The extraction and transport of salt is inspired by artistic de ..read more

Hover to zoom. Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women quarters rolls and bags honoring Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray will be available for purchase on February 1 at noon EST. The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray quarter is the 11th coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year program that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped our Nation’s history and helped pave the way for generations that followed. The rolls and bags product options include: Priced at $45.00, a bag of 100 circulating quality quarters minted in Philadelphia ..read more