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FIDEM Medallic Sculpture Exhibit to Close Sept. 15

Exhibit will be replaced by “Money of the Civil War” in October
“The Medal Is the Message: Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture,” an innovative exhibit at
the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, is closing on Sept. 15, and will be replaced by “A
House Divided: Money of the Civil War,” opening on Oct. 9.
“Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture,” [...]

QUARTER HONORING “THE GREAT LAND,” A SHINING STAR FOR THE NATION

PALMER, Alaska – The spotlight was on the Colony Stage at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer today as a crowd celebrated the ceremonial launch of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin. United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart joined Alaska Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell for the event.
“The bear gripping a salmon firmly in [...]

PNG Extends Brueggeman’s Contract, Cites Accomplishments

(Fallbrook, California) — The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the top rare coin and paper money dealers, has extended for another two years the contract of its veteran Executive Director, Robert Brueggeman. “Bob has continued to manage a dynamic organization with zeal and dedication. His efforts have kept the Professional [...]

Bradman signed my bat

On Tuesday 26 August at Manuka Oval, Canberra, the Royal Australian Mint will officially launch its latest collector coin which commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Sir Donald Bradman’s birth.
Bradman’s final match was played at Manuka Oval in 1963 when, at the specific request of Prime Minister Robert Menzies, he captained the first Prime Minister XI [...]

Campaign for $1 Coin Use Begins in Four U.S. Cities

Pilot cities encouraged to adopt new currency

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint has chosen four pilot cities to test new efforts to encourage regular use of the $1 Coin. A series of events at popular attractions and retailers, as well as television, radio, newspaper and online communications, seeks to make residents of Austin, Texas; [...]

Penultimate State Quarter Honoring “The Great Land” to be Launched at Alaska State Fair on August 29

Latest Quarter Accentuates Alaska’s Natural Beauty and Abundant Wildlife
Come celebrate the ceremonial launch of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar at the Alaska State Fair, Colony Stage, in Palmer on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 1 p.m. (Alaska Time). United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart will join Governor Sarah Palin in celebrating the 49th coin [...]

Bags and Rolls of Alaska Quarter-Dollars Available on August 25

Penultimate State Quarter Honors “The Great Land”

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint announced today that collectors can begin placing their orders for bags and rolls of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin at noon Eastern Time on August 25, 2008. There is no order limit for these options.
The Alaska quarter-dollar is the 49th coin [...]

Andrew Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin and Medal Available August 28

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for Andrew Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Coin on August 28 at noon Eastern Time. The 24-karat gold coins will be available in 1/2-ounce proof and uncirculated versions priced at $619.95 and $599.95, respectively. Mintage is set at 40,000 across both product options. [...]

Mint takes its next great step with Cincom

The Royal Australian Mint has commenced the next phase of its modernisation program with the signing of a $3.6 million contract for a new IT Business System.
The contract was won by Cincom Systems of Australia and is scheduled for completion in late 2009. The new system, along with the refurbishment of the Mint’s facilities in [...]

Swindling, Benoit Receive Outstanding District Representative Awards

Jeffrey Swindling and Bruce Benoit received the American Numismatic Association’s 2008
Outstanding District Representative awards. The announcement was made by Club
Representative Program National Coordinator Michael S. “Stan” Turrini on Aug. 2 at the
World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore. The award is given annually to recognize commitment,
leadership and a willingness to enthusiastically serve the ANA and its [...]