The United States Mint announced today that it has recovered a 1974-D aluminum experimental one-cent specimen that was neither authorized to be struck nor authorized to leave the Mint. The Mint’s recovery follows an agreement to resolve a lawsuit over the ownership of the piece. The lawsuit in question involved an aluminum one-cent specimen that … Read more
Whitman Publishing announces the release of the updated, revised third edition of American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program, by John M. Mercanti. The 176-page hardcover book is available online (including at www.Whitman.com) and from book stores and hobby shops nationwide. It retails for $29.95. Because Whitman is the Official Supplier … Read more
The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for the 2016 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service Commemorative Coins March 24 at noon Eastern Time (ET). Public Law 113-291 authorizes the United States Mint to mint and issue 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 silver dollar coins, and 750,000 half dollar clad coins to commemorate … Read more
The Principal Deputy Director of the United States Mint, Rhett Jeppson, will autograph certificates of authenticity and U.S. Mint products at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, Thursday, March 31, 2016. Coin collectors are invited to meet Mr. Jeppson from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The show is held at the Baltimore Convention Center. Mr. … Read more
Six new Whitman Publishing books will officially debut at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, March 31–April 3, 2016. Because Whitman is the Official Supplier of the American Numismatic Association, ANA members receive a 10% discount off all purchases at the Whitman booth. The books being rolled out at Baltimore are: The 70th edition … Read more
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce that beginning March 8, 2016, its clients will be able to access its entirely new, integrated technology platform including website and iOS mobile and tablet apps. “Worldwide, our clients have been increasingly engaging with us online, particularly on their mobile devices,” said Brian Kendrella, president of Stack’s Bowers … Read more