New Cents in Mint Subscription Program

Announced and implemented on Wednesday, June 24, the US Mint is offering the remaining two designs of the 2009 Lincoln Cents as part of its' Online Subscription Program.

Historic 1854-S Quarter Eagle Highlights Heritage August LA Rare Coins Auction

Legends of TV and film will surrender the Hollywood spotlight for a night when a different kind of American star takes to the podium at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills: A historic 1854-S quarter eagle, graded VF35 NGC, will lead the Platinum Night offerings of Heritage Auction Galleries' August 2009 Los Angeles U.S. Coin Auction, July 31-Aug. 2.

Collateral Finance Corporation Renewed as Official Numismatic Lender of ANA
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Spectrum Group International, Inc. announced that the American Numismatic Association has renewed Spectrum's Collateral Finance Corporation contract as the exclusive official numismatic lender of the ANA until 2011.

The Lincoln penny designed by Ogunquit artist

The obstacles sculptor and medalist, Victor David Brenner, had to overcome to see his design for the Lincoln penny - finally minted in 1909 - were minor compared to challenges he faced in his native Lithuania before emigrating to America.

Top 10 Coin Dealer Ethics Topics

My "Coin Dealer Ethics" column is easily one of the most popular features on my site.

US Collector Coin Sales - July 3

Proof sets were the biggest winner in the latest round of US Mint collector coin sales figures. Sales of the 18-coin clad sets leaped by 106,987. It was the strongest showing after the initial launch days. 684,412 have now been purchased in 28 days.