One of the few artifacts to survive the 1878 fire that destroyed the former Dahlonega Mint is donated to the University of Georgia for display to the world.

While the product is longer be seen as a featured item on the U.S. Mint's website, officials say the Jan. 6 bronze medals can still be purchased.

April Fools' Day used to be a time when the rumor started about the U.S. eliminating the cent. That has taken on a new life, but there have been other numismatic hoaxes on April 1.

The possibility of the closure of the San Francisco Mint as a result of ongoing government initiatives in reducing expenses has collectors wondering about the facility's future.

The Detroit Historical Museum will be the site for a public ceremony April 8 to celebrate the launch of the American Innovation dollar devoted to Michigan.

Kennedy half dollars from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints go on sale from the U.S. Mint in bags and rolls on May 6, and the subscription option is open for ordering ahead of that date.

A 10-coin set of Proof coins from the San Francisco Mint that includes 2025-S silver quarter dollars, dime and half dollar will be going on sale in late April for a retail price of $150.

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg could be on the receiving end of a congressional gold medal for his work in preserving the history of the African diaspora.

The annual Central States Numismatic Society convention will shine the spotlight on Nebraska with several activities and displays related to the Cornhusker State.

The late actor James Earl Jones is deserving of a congressional gold medal according to the wishes of a New York representative who has proposed a bill on the subject.

The fate of the San Francisco Mint rests in the hands of the Department of Government Efficiency that is looking into potentially selling the facility and closing the manufacturing plant.

Ventris C. Gibson has elected to retire from government service and will leave her position as the director of the United States Mint with two years left in her appointed term.

New legislation that included the potential inclusion of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in coin programs topped the interest among viewers at our website in mid-March.

Preparations continue for an expedition to recover the lost cargo of the RMS "Republic" that sunk off the Massachusetts coast, and investors in the operation are sought.

Medalcraft is going to make inaugural medals in silver and bronze for public sale for the latest administration after word was received that none were available for purchase and made only for private distribution.

A new measure has been brought forth to suggest commemorative coins for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks with the coins being issued in 2027.

The five-coin Proof 2025-S American Women silver quarter dollars set will be the last to feature coins in that series and the sets will become available from the U.S. Mint on April 3.

The talk about a potential 25th anniversary Sacagawea gold dollar coin allowed for reviving the discussion of certain elements of the design, which led reader attention for this week.

The Central States Numismatic Society will be presenting its Q. David Bowers Award to Jeff Garrett at the 2025 convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, on April 26.

Measures offered in Congress during the past week include some past ideas and a step toward adding the Carters to the Presidential dollar and First Spouse programs.