2008 May
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Arizona Quarter Set for Release: Ceremony, Coin Collectors Forum, Quarter Design
Arizona, the Grand Canyon state, will launch their grand quarter into circulation starting with an official release ceremony on June 2, 2008. The public...
Odyssey Marine Exploration and Spain on National Public Radio
National Public Radio (NPR) had a segment Monday, May 19, discussing the legal battle between Spain and Odyssey Marine Exploration for the 17-tons of...
ANA Seeks Numismatic Theatre Presentations for Baltimore World’s Fair of Money
The American Numismatic Association invites members to share their knowledge with fellow collectors by creating and delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation during the...
$400,000 in Gold Krugerrand Coins Help Buy Home
Imagine selling your home and the buyer comes to the closing toting a 30 pound briefcase containing $400,000 in South African gold Krugerrand coins....
Bicentennial Coin for War of 1812 and National Anthem Moves Forward
Legislation passed in the House of Representatives and now pending before the Senate would create a $1 silver coin commemorating the battle of Baltimore...
ANA Announces World’s Fair of Money Classes, Seminars and Workshops
The American Numismatic Association is offering a range of Technical Series Classes, Collector Series Classes, a Professional Development Seminar and Free Convention Workshops during...
Court Rules U.S. Currency Discriminates Against Blind
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a 2006 district court ruling that could result in new...
United States Mint Selects New Deputy Director, Andrew D. Brunhart
Andrew D. Brunhart has been named the Deputy Director of the United States Mint in an announcement today by the Mint.
According to an...
American Samoa Quarter Designs Ready for Final Reviews
Three American Samoa commemorative quarter finalist designs have been prepared by the United States Mint and will now receive their final reviews in Washington...
Thieves Steal More Than $200,000 in Rare Coin Heist
A heavy vault door wasn't enough to stop thieves from stealing more than $200,000 in rare coins from a local Benbrook, Texas coin shop....