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United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – March 31, 2025

April 1, 2025 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the March 31, 2025, weekly Numismatic Product Sales report. The report covers the Mint’s numismatic product sales, such as commemorative coins and annual sets, over the previous seven days. It is separate from the bullion sales report. The Mint reported net sales of 16,717 numismatic products in the March 31, 2025 report. All but one of the top ten selling products were releases from this year. The top selling product in this week’s report was the 2025-W …

Michigan American Innovation Dollar Available Starting April 8th

April 1, 2025 by Clinton

2025 American Innovation Dollar - Michigan (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The Michigan American Innovation Dollar, the second American Innovation Dollar for 2025, is scheduled for release next week. The dollar coin will be available in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The coins will be available exclusively from the United States Mint. Those who have enrolled in the Subscription Program for the coin will have their orders fulfilled without having to visit the Mint’s site on release day. The Michigan American Innovation Dollar …

Mail Bag – How Many Coins Are in A Coin Roll

April 1, 2025 by Clinton

How many coins are in a coin roll? That’s the question Kasey asked when they wrote into the Mail Bag. It is a good question, and one I suspect that even seasoned collectors have a hard time remembering. Clinton, I just started collecting and have begun collecting pennies and quarters. I want to get rolls of them from my bank so I can go through them and see what I can find. How many pennies …

Numismatic Artwork Unveiling And Auction At PNG 2025 Awards Dinner

March 31, 2025 by Clinton

The first unveiling of a new artwork celebrating the creative genius of Augustus Saint-Gaudens will be held during the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) awards dinner on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Morton’s Steakhouse in Schaumburg, Illinois. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity in a silent auction to acquire the remarkable signed and numbered artwork entitled, “Golden Splendor—The 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief Double Eagle.” “This exquisite creation is the result of an extraordinary collaboration between Robert …

2026 Red Book is Now Available

March 31, 2025 by Clinton

The 79th Edition of the popular A Guide Book of United States Coins, more affectionately known as the Red Book, is now available. The 2026 Red Book features an all-new cover design, and is available in spiral bound, paperback, and hardback. The hardback copy, which is the most popular, is $20.72 on Amazon. This is a little over $9 off the publisher price. The spiral bound and paperback versions are a little less, at $16.16 …

Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Oklahoma City World’s Fair of Money

March 31, 2025 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is coming up in August of this year. Last week, the ANA sent out a Press Release asking for speakers and topics for the Money Talks sessions that will be happening at the event. You can find more details on how to submit your proposal below. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money …

Sometimes, You Just Need a Break

March 29, 2025 by Clinton

For those who are regular visitors to the site, you’ve noticed it has been quiet. My last regular post was January 16th. I was tired. I was burned out. I needed a break. As you know, USCoinNews is my “side hustle”. By day, I am in Corporate Development, focusing on strategic parterships for my company. I love what I do. Equally, I love USCoinNews. It is a part of my creative outlet of being a …

ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors

January 16, 2025 by Clinton

Applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 14. The scholarship fund was established in 2014 to provide a graduating high school senior who is also a member of the ANA with $1,000 to use at the post-secondary school of the student’s choice. Scholarship winners will be chosen based on numismatic merit. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or supplies directly related to class requirements. …

ANS Announces Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics to Moneda Ibérica

January 16, 2025 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the 2024 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics has been awarded to Moneda Ibérica, developed and edited by Manuel Gozalbes Fernández de Palencia (Museum of Prehistory of Valencia) and Pere Pau Ripollès Alegre (University of Valencia). The Collier Prize is awarded to the best single or multi-authored book, catalog, or online digital work related to ancient numismatics (650 BCE to 300 CE). Moneda Ibérica is the preeminent …

Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

January 16, 2025 by Clinton

Young writers can hone their skills and submit articles based on a numismatic topic for the chance to win awards. Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom compete for cash awards and numismatic books. Eligibility To compete in this year’s competition, participants must be ANA members. Submitted articles will focus on …