The United States Mint has officially revealed the designs for its upcoming Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Program, marking one of the most significant redesigns of U.S. coinage in decades. The unveiling took place Wednesday evening at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, setting the stage for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. For one year only, the … Read more
Whitman Publishing is proud to announce the official release of The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922, the long-awaited new book by award-winning numismatist and author Tom DeLorey. This meticulously researched and beautifully produced volume finally unravels one of the most enduring mysteries in 20th-century U.S. coinage: the bizarre and dramatic variations seen on 1922 Lincoln … Read more
The very last circulating pennies, or “cents,” will be auctioned in a special sale this December by Stack’s Bowers Galleries, the firm selected by the United States Mint for this historic offering. Each of these coins exhibits a small “Ω” privy mark of the final Greek letter Omega, indicating their role as the capstone to … Read more
On October 30, 2025, Paul Hollis — a passionate coin collector, respected dealer, acclaimed author, and former Louisiana state legislator — appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs as President Trump’s nominee to become the 41st Director of the United States Mint. If confirmed by the full Senate, the 53-year-old Hollis … Read more
Whitman Brands is rolling out three exciting additions to its iconic Red Book Series this fall, perfect for coin collectors of all levels. From type coins to pioneer gold and classic cents, these books are packed with trusted numismatic insights. Here’s what’s coming to shelves in September and October! United States Type Coins, 4th Edition … Read more
In the July 16, 2025, issue of the Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta’s Newsletter, the From the Desk of the Editor column, titled Understanding AU-58 and the Nuances of Coin Grading, introduced three seminal articles by Bill Fivaz exploring the significance of AU-graded coins. These articles—AU-58: The Grade of the Future?, Almost Unlimited Bargains in … Read more