US Mint Expands Artistic Infusion Program With New Coin Designers
The United States Mint has selected 37 artists for its Artistic Infusion Program, offering new perspectives on coin and medal design. Participants receive assignment fees and bonuses for chosen designs, reflecting a push for creative diversity.
Read ArticleLost Medal Discovery Rewrites the Final Chapter of a US Collectors Series
A rare bronze medal, once thought never to exist, has surfaced as the unofficial 130th entry in the Society of Medalists series. Its story exposes the turbulent fate of a historic US mint and the collectors who chase its legacy.
British Trade Dollar Analysis Wins Numismatic Literary Guild Award
A detailed study of the British Trade Dollar has earned Eric Brothers a top honor from the Numismatic Literary Guild, highlighting the coin's role in international commerce and the complexities of currency export in the British Empire
How a Unique Eisenhower Dollar Became a Million Dollar Coin
A 1976 Eisenhower Dollar with no mintmark and a silver proof finish surfaced in a Washington department store cash register. Its unexplained origin and unique features have pushed its value close to $1 million