News Release The United States Mint officially released the second quarter in its 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Program during a special event held at George Washington’s Mount Vernon on March 23, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the coin’s connection to one of America’s most iconic historic sites and the enduring legacy of the Revolutionary War. Treasurer of the … Read more
Coin club members, take note: the hobby’s most beloved reference guide is seeing unprecedented popularity! Whitman Brands recently announced that the reimagined and redesigned 2026 edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins (the iconic Red Book) has surpassed 315,000 copies sold—exceeding the previous year’s sales volumes by more than 30% across retail and … Read more
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 numismatic community has exciting news to share: Larry Jewett, a veteran editor and respected voice in coin collecting, has joined Whitman Brands in a senior editorial role. This move, announced on February 3, 2026, bolsters Whitman’s publishing efforts at a time when the hobby is seeing renewed interest and expanded product lines. Whitman Brands, … 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