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US Mint Sells Out V75 Gold Eagle in Seven Minutes
The 2020-W V75 Gold Eagle vanished from the US Mint's website in just seven minutes, setting a new benchmark for modern coin scarcity and igniting a secondary market frenzy that pushed prices far beyond the original issue cost.
US Mint Issues 2026 Half Dollar Marking 9/11 Anniversary
The US Mint's 2026 Enduring Liberty Half Dollar features a unique 9/11 "NEVER FORGET" privy mark and a one-year-only Liberty design, connecting the 25th anniversary of September 11 with the nation's 250th birthday.
Gold Price Surges Past 4400 Dollars as Dollar Debasement Fears Intensify
Gold has climbed above 4400 US dollars as concerns mount over the US Dollar's purchasing power and inflation expectations rise. Analysts point to a shift in investor strategy as hard assets gain appeal over traditional currency holdings
First 2026 Trump Dollar With July 4 Mark Certified Before Public Sale
A 2026 Donald J. Trump dollar with a July 4 privy mark has been certified before official release, launching a scramble for 250,000 hidden coins mixed into standard Mint rolls and bags
Why the 1914 D Lincoln Cent Became the Rarest Mint State Penny
The 1914 D Lincoln cent is far scarcer in pristine Red Mint State than its famous 1909 S VDB cousin. Its journey from everyday change to numismatic legend reveals how survival, not mintage, determines true rarity
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.
Counterfeit 2026 Quarters Challenge US Collectors as Demand Peaks
A wave of fake and altered 2026 Semiquincentennial quarters is hitting online markets as collector demand intensifies, raising the stakes for buyers and exposing new risks in the US coin market
Rare Banknote Reveals the Economic Collapse of Mingo Junction
A scarce $5 national banknote from Mingo Junction, Ohio, exposes the dramatic rise and fall of a steel town whose fortunes were tied to the American industrial era and the fate of its local banks
Long Beach Expo 2026 brings new energy to coin collecting
The Long Beach Expo returns this September with a renewed focus on collectors and dealers. Attendees can expect on-site grading, U.S. Mint releases, and direct access to numismatic experts at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Twelve Platinum Eagles Escape Mint Controls to Become Six Figure Rarities
A 2007-W $100 American Platinum Eagle with a rare frosted FREEDOM inscription has sold for $290124 after a dramatic auction. Only twelve such trial coins were ever released by mistake making it one of the rarest modern US coins
CAC Approval Drives Rare Coin Auction Prices to New Highs
August 2026 auctions at four major US houses revealed that coins with CAC approval consistently sold for far more than similar non-CAC pieces, confirming the market's willingness to pay for independent quality verification
Lost 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.
Revolutionary War Submarine Medal Marks 250 Years of Innovation
A new art medal commemorates the Turtle, the first submarine used in combat during the American Revolution, highlighting its technical breakthroughs and the risks of early underwater warfare
Ancient Coins Break Auction Records as Collectors Target Rarities
Rare ancient coins from Greece and Rome drew fierce competition at major August auctions, with standout pieces selling well above estimates and confirming the enduring appeal of historical currency among collectors
Elite Saint Gaudens Gold Set Named Top PCGS Registry Winner
PCGS has named the Elite Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold set as its 2026 Set of the Year, highlighting a surge in competitive coin collecting and the growing diversity of top-ranked collections worldwide
Five US Coins Break Million Dollar Barrier at Heritage ANA Auction
A single 1879 Quintuple Stella led five US coins past the million dollar mark at Heritage's 2026 ANA auctions, as collectors pushed total sales to over $67 million and set new records for American and world rarities
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
OpenPayd targets US expansion with billion dollar Nasdaq move
OpenPayd is set to merge with MSB USA and integrate 43 state money transmitter licenses, aiming to secure a $1.145 billion Nasdaq listing and expand regulated payment services for global clients entering the US market
Manifest Destiny Banknotes Reveal the Cost of American Expansion
Historic US banknotes captured the ideology of Manifest Destiny but also documented the forced removal of Native Americans and the transformation of land and sovereignty through westward expansion
Painted Quarters Reveal Hidden Stories in US Coin Circulation
Painted quarters have surfaced as more than just oddities in US change drawers. From secret honesty tests in 1970s pizza parlors to collectors tracking decades of marked coins, these coins expose overlooked aspects of American cash culture
Coin Collecting Faces a Digital Future as Physical Cash Fades
As cash use drops and AI transforms authentication, coin collecting is entering a new era. From digital grading to lunar commemoratives, the next 250 years will test how numismatics adapts to a world where physical currency is no longer essential.
Chrysler's Superfinish Process Redefined Engine Longevity
Chrysler's Superfinish process promised engines with dramatically extended lifespans and set new standards for surface precision. This article examines how a technical breakthrough in the 1930s reshaped both automotive engineering and industrial marketing
Physical Money Carries Fewer Health Risks Than Many Assume
Despite persistent concerns about germs on cash, new research finds the risk of illness from handling coins and banknotes is far lower than most people believe, with infectious transmission through money now considered extremely rare
Pound Sterling Slides as Global Bond Yields Hit Multi Year Highs
The Pound Sterling fell to its lowest level since August against the US Dollar as a global bond selloff pushed yields higher and renewed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. UK government borrowing costs surged, raising new fiscal risks.
US Treasury Yields Approach Five Percent as Debt Costs Reshape Markets
The US 10-year Treasury yield is nearing five percent, intensifying scrutiny of government debt, corporate financing, and the sustainability of stock valuations as investors weigh the impact of higher real rates and persistent fiscal deficits
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