Numismatic News

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) announced the release of the 2008 Cleveland $2 Single Notes for collectors only to later announce its delay. Today, the BEP notified its customers that the Philadelphia $2 Single Note would be delayed as well. The announcement said,   The BEP will postpone the release of the 2008 $2 Single Philadelphia Note previously scheduled for Monday, June 23. No date has been determined for rescheduling the release of this product. This postponement is due... Read Full Story

Have you ever wondered how much money the US government prints each month? There’s no need to wonder. With government provided figures and a little extrapolation, finding totals are easy. Those totals, however, could be less than what you’d assume given the money the government alone spends. Clearly, electronic transactions dominate paper money in use. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produced 614,912,000 U.S. banknotes in May worth a total of $13,541,120,000. The BEP’s May... Read Full Story

Fifteen $20 Federal Reserve Notes from the infamous 1971 "D. B. Cooper" skyjacking were sold for more than $37,000 at Heritage Auction Galleries‘ Americana Memorabilia Grand Format Auction June 13, 2008. The notes were owned by Brian Ingram, 36, of Mena, Arkansas who was eight years old in 1980 when he found the only ransom money ever discovered from the still-unsolved skyjacking. Cooper hijacked a Northwest Orient Airlines 727 flight from Portland to Seattle in 1971. During the flight to... Read Full Story

The history and beauty of Baltimore may be explored through scheduled tours and events during the ANA 2008 World’s Fair of Money®. Attendees of the American Numismatic Association’s 2008 World’s Fair of Money, July 30 to Aug. 3, are encouraged to take advantage of special tours and events scheduled in conjunction with the show. These activities showcase Baltimore’s rich history and highlight one of the country’s most beautiful harbors. Bus tours and walking tours depart from the Baltimore... Read Full Story

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) had announced Monday’s release of the 2008 Cleveland $2 Single Notes for collectors. However, a follow-up message sent to customers on Tuesday, May 27, indicates there will be an unspecified delay in their sale. The BEP message said in part,   "Due to system maintenance the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will postpone the release of the 2008 $2 Single Cleveland Note. Please check our website"   After two days, there is no indication of a new... Read Full Story