Notable News (February 19-24, 2025)

This week’s headlines include the latest Red Book’s release, a possible gold Sacagawea dollar, and nickel production costs.

Whitman Brands announced that it has redesigned the 79th edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins. The updated version features a larger 6″ x 9″ format, an intuitive layout, updated research, and the latest mint data. Wholesale shipments of this best-selling price guide will begin in late March.

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Heritage Auctions has been named the official auctioneer of the Great American Coin and Collectibles (GACC) shows for the next five years, starting with the next GACC event in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, September 23-27, 2025.

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To mark the 25-year anniversary of the Sacagawea dollar, the United States Mint could issue a 24kt gold coin in 2025 featuring its original design. The U.S. Mint presented the possibility to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) last week.

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On the heels of President Donald Trump’s announcement to eliminate the cent, several news outlets have pointed out that production of the next smallest denomination—the nickel—is even more wasteful. According to cnn.com, it costs 13.8 cents to produce each nickel. However, no announcements have been made regarding the nickel’s fate.

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