Economist Dr. Scott Sumner and RCW have released their latest report, titled “The Economic Update: The Current Investment Environment.” The report delves into some of the major contributing factors related to the current economic malaise in the United States. Citing issues like the prolonged decline of interest rates nationwide and the country’s lackluster employment growth in recent years, Dr. Sumner’s report provides some valuable insights into the state of the national economy and what it means for investors.

Strong auction results and strong collector demand served to underpin the market at the Central States Numismatic Society convention April 17-19 in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill.

Coin collecting experts say they have identified a 210-year-old silver dollar that is likely the first one coined by the United States Mint.