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
The 1906 Barber Design 1 oz. Silver Smithsonian Proof was issued by a privately held mint in 2009. This collector issue silver commemorative bears the designs of a man that took exception when a U.S. President – for the first time ever – took an active role in the design of U.S. coinage. Charles Barber – … Continued
It’s clear that numismatics is more popular among men than women. Just take a look at the crowd the next time you’re at a local coin show or coin club meeting. However, women have certainly left their mark on the field. Liberty, Britannia, and Helvetia are all women featured on coins who symbolize entire nations. In this … Continued
In 2016, the First Spouse and Presidential Dollar coin series, which both began in 2007, ended with coins for President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan, which changed in 2020. Under the 2005 law that created both series, coins can only be authorized for Presidents and First Ladies after two years have passed since they died. … Continued
