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Mark Lighterman to Become ANA’s 64th President

July 7, 2025 by Clinton

Voting members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have elected a new Board of Governors and will welcome two new individuals along with seven incumbents for the 2025-27 election term. Incoming President Mark Lighterman and Vice President Mary Lynn Garrett will be joined by new board members Donna Moon and Seth Chandler and returning board members John S. Brush, David G. Heinrich, Henry Mitchell, Phyllis A. Ross, Esq. and Kenny Sammut. Phyllis A. Ross, Esq. was the top …

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Silver Medal Available Starting July 14th

July 7, 2025 by Clinton

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Silver Medal next week. Sales will begin at the normal time of Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Monday, July 14th. As with previous Presidential Silver Medal releases, there is no production limit on how many of the one-ounce silver medals will be available, and they will remain available from the Mint for an indefinite period of time. The Roosevelt medal is priced …

Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2025 by Clinton

From USCoinNews, I wish all my fellow Americans, both here in the United States and abroad, a happy and safe Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, 249 years ago, the founders of the United States issued the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the established colonies of Great Britain in North America would be an independent nation. Tensions were already high between the colonists and the motherland as what would become known as the American Revolutionary War …

2025 Morgan and Peace Dollar Uncirculated Coins Available Starting July 10th

July 3, 2025 by Clinton

2025 Morgan Dollar Uncirculated (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales for the 2025 Morgan and 2025 Peace uncirculated dollars next week. The two coins, both minted in Philadelphia, will be available directly from the Mint at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Both coins will be priced at $91.00 each, the same as in 2024. The uncirculated 2025 Morgan Dollar will have a production limit of 150,000, with a household purchase limit of 10 coins. Those same production and …

NCIC Warns of Fraudulent Ads in Google Platform

July 2, 2025 by Clinton

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is alerting coin dealers, collectors, and the general public to a growing wave of fraudulent advertisements selling counterfeit coins and precious metals through the Google phone app platform. Over the past thirty days, NCIC has been actively monitoring a series of deceptive websites promoted via paid ads appearing on the Google mobile ecosystem. These websites falsely advertise rare coins and precious metals at prices significantly below current market values, luring unsuspecting buyers …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – June 29, 2025

July 2, 2025 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales report for June 29, 2025. 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 35,722 numismatic products as of June 29, 2025, a significant increase week-over-week. Two of the top three products in the top ten selling products for the June 29, 2025, report are products that …

PNG Adds Record Number of New Members

July 1, 2025 by Clinton

When John Feigenbaum became the full-time Executive Director of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNGdealers.org) in August 2023 he declared one of his major goals was to change what he described as the “unfair perception that the PNG is an exclusive organization with its doors open to only a few, powerful dealers.” His efforts to make other dealers feel welcome and join the influential organization have been overwhelmingly successful. PNG membership is now at an all-time high …

ANA to Recognize Respected Hobby Contributors at Oklahoma City Convention

July 1, 2025 by Clinton

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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing leading role models in the numismatic community that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence. The Outstanding Adult Advisor and Outstanding District Representative will be awarded during the Oklahoma City World’s Fair of Money® Member Awards and Donor Celebration, Thursday, August 21 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Ballroom A at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The ANA Dealer of the Year will be awarded at the convention’s 134th Anniversary Awards Banquet, Friday, August 22 from 7-10 p.m. …

United States Mint Opens Comic Art Silver Medal Subscription Program

June 26, 2025 by Clinton

Superman One Ounce Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of the United States Mint)

The United States Mint has announced that has created and opened a subscription program for the upcoming Comic Art silver medal program. The program, which is a three-year program, will begin this year with the release of the Superman coin on July 24. The Comic Art program created in partnership with DC Comics, will showcase three characters annually over three years, for a total of nine designs. Alongside Superman, the first-year lineup will include Batman …

NGC Grading On-site at ANA World’s Fair of Money 2025

June 25, 2025 by Clinton

NGC will offer on-site grading and encapsulation of US coins at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Oklahoma City, OK from Tuesday, August 19 through Friday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. (subject to change, check with table staff). Coins will be returned by the end of the day on Saturday, August 23. Coins must be picked up by the end of the show. NGC representatives will be at Booth #’s 100-112.Cut-off times are subject to change. Check at the …