Paul Gilkes

3 weeks ago | coinworld.com | Paul Gilkes

Legislation is again introduced in Congress seeking to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Henrietta Lacks “in recognition of her immortal cells which have made invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, our quality of life, and patients’ rights.”H.R. 3498, introduced in the House May 19 by Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-MD, was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services, and to the Committee on House Administration.

3 weeks ago | coinworld.com | Paul Gilkes

A recent appearance on eBay of Good For trade tokens issued on behalf of the Alaska Steamship Co.’s Dolphin vessel prompted the research and writing of an in-depth article on steamship tokens published in the June issue of Alaskan Token Collector and Polar Numismatist. The article was penned by longtime newsletter editor Dick Hanscom, based on research by the newsletter’s Anchorage correspondent, J.D. Williams.

3 weeks ago | coinworld.com | Paul Gilkes

“Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s Superman!”The DC Comics and United States Mint’s worlds collide at noon Eastern Time July 28 when the bureau issues its first release in its three-year DC Comics Coin and Medals Program. Collectors will have the opportunity to place orders for limited-edition, 1-ounce and 2.5-ounce .999 fine silver medal and half-ounce .9999 fine gold $50 coins featuring the Man of Steel on the obverse.

1 month ago | coinworld.com | Paul Gilkes

A concurrent resolution introduced May 5 in the Senate by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, seeks to reserve Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to present the congressional gold medal authorized in 2022 to recognize United States Army Rangers WWII Veterans. The measure received approval from the House of Representatives. The ceremony is scheduled for June 26. Authorized June 7, 2022, by President Joe Biden, signed as Public Law 117-132. The original legislation was introduced as S.

1 month ago | coinworld.com | Paul Gilkes

Experts on early United States copper coins conclude that a half cent struck over a struck genuine 1851 Coronet cent is likely counterfeited. Copper collector Henry T. Hettger acquired the piece from a recent eBay auction online and had the piece examined by noted copper specialists J.R. “Bob” Grellman, from M & G (McCawley and Grellman) Auctions, and Jack Young, who serves as moderator of the Facebook group Dark Side: Counterfeits and Fakes.