Wallenberg artwork unveiled

The designs for a congressional gold medal honoring World War II Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was unveiled May 9. Continue reading

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Gold Buffalo reverse proof set

The U.S. Mint will offer an American Buffalo 1 ounce gold reverse proof coin later this year. Continue reading

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West Point Mint marks 75 years

A speech to employees of the West Point Mint to mark its 75th anniversary will be delivered June 5 by Acting Mint Director Dick Peterson. Continue reading

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2013 5 oz silver coins arrive May 13

The 2013 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion and uncirculated coins are about to arrive. Continue reading

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NGC database of coins at 7 million

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of Sarasota, Fla., announced that its online certification verification database includes images for more than 7 million NGC-certified coins. Continue reading

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Bill would require coin dealers to keep records, photos

A bill introduced into the Connecticut legislature would require all coin dealers, precious metal dealers, and precious stone dealers to keep detailed records of every purchase they make. Continue reading

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1964 SMS goes for $151,200

VDB Coins of Bristol, Va., has brokered the sale of the finest known PCGS-certified set of 1964 Special Mint Set coins in a private transaction. Continue reading

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Medal honors advocate for poor

The Congressional gold medal was presented to Professor Muhammad Yunus April 17 during a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Continue reading

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Park Avenue buys StraightSilver.com

Park Avenue Numismatics announced April 5 that it bought www.StraightSilver.com, a precious metals website that focuses on the sale of silver bullion coins and related items. Continue reading

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Gold Buffalo, silver Eagle out in May

While collectors are closely watching the May 9 opening of orders for the two-coin West Point anniversary set featuring reverse proof and enhanced uncirculated 2013-W silver American Eagles, they also need to prepare their budgets for two other coins made of precious metal that will go on sale in May. Continue reading

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