Omega Penny Finale: Stack’s Bowers Auctions Last Ones-Including U.S. Mint’s 24-K Gold Gem

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

Paul Hollis, Lifelong Numismatist, Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing for U.S. Mint Director

Paul Hollis

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

New Whitman Red Book Releases for Fall 2025

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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

It’s Confession and Revelation Time!

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

Historic Space-Flown and Anniversary Gold Sacagawea Dollars Up for Auction

Legendary Space Flown 2000-W Sacagawea Dollars

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, coin collectors! Stack’s Bowers Galleries is hosting a historic auction on September 12, 2025, featuring an extraordinary selection of gold Sacagawea dollars, including seven 2000-W 22 Karat gold coins that traveled nearly 2 million miles aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in July 1999 and the very first struck 2025-W … Read more

New Collector’s Edition Guide Celebrates 40 Years of the American Silver Eagle

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Whitman has released the fifth edition of American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program, a must-have for coin enthusiasts, available exclusively in a special Collector’s Edition at govmint.com. This fully revised guide celebrates the 40th anniversary of the American Silver Eagle, the world’s most collected silver bullion coin with over 673 … Read more