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Recovered and Repatriated

Recovered and Repatriated

July 25, 2025

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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has identified and returned coins that were looted from the 1850 USS Yorktown wreck in Cape Verde.

Recovered and Repatriated
Shekel Prize Recipient

Shekel Prize Recipient

July 25, 2025

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The recipient of the 2025 Shekel Prize authored a book on Jewish medals and how these artifacts represent Jewish culture.

Shekel Prize Recipient
From Numismatics to Philately

From Numismatics to Philately

July 25, 2025

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Former U.S. Mint chief sales and marketing officer Kirk Gillis has been named executive director of the American Philatelic Society.

From Numismatics to Philately
New U.S. Mint Director Nominated

New U.S. Mint Director Nominated

July 24, 2025

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President Donald J. Trump has nominated coin collector and dealer Paul Hollis to serve as the next director of the U.S. Mint.

New U.S. Mint Director Nominated
Notable News (July 15-22, 2025)

Notable News (July 15-22, 2025)

July 22, 2025

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This week's headlines include a design contest, anniversary of The Shekel, the 2025 American Liberty coin, and the U.S. Mint director.

Notable News (July 15-22, 2025)
A Rockin’ Collection

A Rockin’ Collection

July 22, 2025

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The Rick Springfield Collection will be included in Stack's Bowers Galleries' Summer Global Showcase Auction.

A Rockin’ Collection
Protecting Consumers from Counterfeits

Protecting Consumers from Counterfeits

July 22, 2025

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The ACEF and 11 other associations penned a joint letter to Congress for anti-counterfeiting awareness measures.

Protecting Consumers from Counterfeits
Ancients Expert Joins SBG Team

Ancients Expert Joins SBG Team

July 22, 2025

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries has appointed numismatist Ryan Dempsey to lead the firm's ongoing expansion of its ancient-coin inventory. 

Ancients Expert Joins SBG Team
2025 IMEX Coin Show

2025 IMEX Coin Show

July 18, 2025

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The International Money Expo (IMEX) will return to Nashville, Tennessee, on September 3-6 and will feature hundreds of exhibitors.

2025 IMEX Coin Show
Notable News (July 9-14, 2025)

Notable News (July 9-14, 2025)

July 16, 2025

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This week's headlines include a children's book, Tour de France commemoratives, a Canadian Raven coin, and U.S. Mint uncirculated coin sets.

Notable News (July 9-14, 2025)
Notable News (July 1-8, 2025)

Notable News (July 1-8, 2025)

July 9, 2025

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This week's headlines include a Texas Innovation Dollar celebration, America's semiquincentennial, upcoming CCAC meeting, and PNG membership.

Notable News (July 1-8, 2025)
Serving the Time

Serving the Time

July 3, 2025

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The perpetrator of one of the largest frauds in the U.S. precious-metals industry has been sentenced to 65 years in prison.

Serving the Time