Have you ever wondered who is on the bill? We’re addressing the faces on U.S. bills both in and out of circulation and how they got there. Overview of the Bill The U.S. has gone through several currency denominations that have been printed, circulated, and/or discontinued. Currently, the seven U.S. paper denominations still in use … Continued
Most coin collectors know how a coin is physically struck, but what happens before the United States Mint begins production? This article will walk you through how the United States Mint generates exciting coin series after exciting coin series from conception to production! Legislation Passes Congress To begin, any United States Mint coin or medal needs to … Continued
After retiring from the U.S. Mint towards the end of 2020, Michael Gaudioso crafted numerous designs from other United States Mint artists. Most notably, Michael Gaudioso is responsible for sculpting Emily Damstra’s new Type 2 Silver Eagle reverse design of 2021. Coin designs are more than just drawings. They express the values, aspirations, and shared … Continued
Who Is Phebe Hemphill? Phebe Hemphill is a prolific American medallic sculptor and designer who has been on the sculpting-engraving staff of the United States Mint since 2006. Prior to that, she created medals, dolls, toys and figurines, including 15 years at the Franklin Mint (starting in the porcelain department then moving to the medallic … Continued
Donald Everhart, now retired from the U.S. Mint, is widely known in the coin community for his design work. He has signed labels for NGC to be sealed with certain graded coins, joining other popular members from the numismatic community. Read more about Everhart and his lifetime achievement award. Who Is Donald Everhart? Donald Everhart, … Continued
Now that you’ve gained some fundamental knowledge regarding coins and collecting, it’s time to start thinking about how to store your collection. Before you decide to make your first coin purchase, it is important to make sure you have all the coin supplies necessary to be a successful collector. However, keep in mind that no amount of supplies … Continued
The Perth Mint in Western Australia enjoys one of the finest reputations in the numismatic world today. They have some of the highest standards of design and craftsmanship; their technical prowess is second to none in minting high-quality coins, medals, bars, and numismatic products. History of the Perth Mint The Perth Mint started operating as … Continued
There’s no shortage of modern coins to choose from today. However, vintage U.S. coins, or commonly known as classic U.S. coins, still hold plenty of appeal and offer some qualities that modern coins do not. Here, we’ll take a closer look at vintage coins and some basic information about them. Definition of Classic Coins Perspective may vary as to … Continued
If you’ve attended a popular coin show in the past, odds are you were in attendance alongside Charmy Harker…better known as, “The Penny Lady.” A memorably outgoing vendor, Charmy has made a name for herself within the industry as she shares her passion for coins – specifically pennies. As Women’s History Month continues through the … Continued
Historical Overview of the West Point Mint The facility that would eventually become the West Point Branch of the United States Mint began operations as a bullion depository back in 1937. Due to the high amount of silver it contained it was called the “Fort Knox of Silver.” It also functioned as a gold bullion depository, although it contained … Continued
