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1921 Alabama Centennial. 2x2. MS-66 (PCGS).

The 1921 Alabama Centennial Half Dollar 2×2: History, Design, and Value

In 1919, Alabama marked the 100th anniversary of its admission to the Union as the 22nd state. Two years later, officials commemorated that milestone...
1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Quarter Eagle. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.

1915-S Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle: America’s First $2.50 Gold Commemorative

A Landmark in U.S. Commemorative Coinage The 1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Quarter Eagle holds a unique place in American numismatics. It is the first $2.50 gold...
1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar PCGS MS-67 (CAC Green) (Toned)

Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar: Ezra Meeker’s Crusade to Save a Nation’s Memory

For many Americans, the Oregon Trail symbolizes opportunity. However, the reality was brutal. The 2,170-mile journey across Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon tested...
(1893) Chester H. Harrison Memorial Statue Medal. HK-765. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Spotlight on So-Called Dollars 3: America’s Forgotten History

Mass murder... domestic terrorism... swastikas... are they really on American medals and tokens? By CoinWeek ..... In the first and second installments of "Spotlight on So-Called...
The 2026 Semiquincentennial Coins

The Definitive CoinWeek Guide to the 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coins

A Landmark Numismatic Chronicle of American Liberty In 2026, the United States marks a defining milestone: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate...
1936-S Cincinnati Half Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

CoinWeek Collector Series – Classic Commemorative Coins, 1892–1954

By CoinWeek United States commemorative coins occupy a unique position in American numismatics. Congress alone authorizes them. Federal legislation defines their purpose, approves their designs,...

Thanksgiving Day Reflections Through Numismatics

Each November, as Americans gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, numismatists have a unique way of commemorating this historical holiday, through coins, commemoratives, medals, and even...
Coins representing everyday soldiers.

Top 10 Military Figures on US Coins

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... Popular with many collectors, military themes adorn several United States coins (especially commemoratives), tokens, and currency notes. The following...
2018 World War I Centennial Commemorative Dollar coin. Image: U.S. Mint / CoinWeek.

2018-P World War I Army Veterans Centennial Silver Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

By Updated for CoinWeek Notes .....   Veterans Day, November 11, 2025 ! It was the "War to End All Wars." When the United States entered the conflict...
This is an image of a 1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar from the Bingham Collection

Colorful Bridgeport Commemorative Half Dollar at GreatCollections Is No Typical MS66

On November 16, 2025, GreatCollections will sell a toned gem PCGS MS66 CAC 1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar. The 1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar features Henry...
This is an image of an 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar

1892 Columbian Expo Commemorative Half Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …. The 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar commemorates the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World and supports funding...
This is an 1892 Columbian Half Dollars from a recently discovered hoard.

Man Attends World’s Fair 130 Years Ago and Leaves an Incredible Coin Inheritance

By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek... One hundred and thirty-two years ago, Vance LaRue Wilson, a 40-year-old Iowan, attended the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois....
This is a comic book illustration announcing which DC Super Hero Icons will appear on United States coins in 2026 and 2027.

U.S. Mint Unveils Next Chapters of Comic Art Program, Featuring Supergirl, Robin, and Batgirl

The U.S. Mint has revealed the next entries in its Comic Art Coin and Medal Program. Three new characters will be released in...
1991-P Korean War Memorial Silver Dollar. Image: U.S. Mint / CoinWeek.

1991-P Korean War Memorial Dollar Proof : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The 1991-P Korean War Memorial Silver Dollar Proof is a commemorative coin issued to honor the 38th Anniversary of the July...
1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers/CoinWeek.

1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The 1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar is a classic U.S. commemorative coin issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the...

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