Coin collectors will be the only people to appreciate the Czech 50-heller coin after Sunday, August 31. The Czech National Bank (CNB) has announced that their country's smallest denominated coin will no longer be legal tender starting in September.

Legislation to change the metallic composition of the penny and nickel to a less expensive copper-colored steel passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 8, 2008. However, the plunge in base metal prices since could very well end the legislation's chances of moving forward in the Senate.

The Professional Coin Grading Service has announced the return of First Strike inserts to current and future submissions for members of the PCGS Collectors Club.

1. In what year was an overdate Standing Liberty Quarter struck?

2. Tuvalu was formerly known as what?

3. Name the man who succeeded Harry Clements as Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

4. On a weak strike error, is the reading strong or indistinct?

5. What legislative act called for the introduction of clad coinage?

First, some more insights into last week's American Gold Eagle Suspension. Also, the new Presidential Dollar PR campaign.

The Royal Australian Mint has launched three new websites with each sporting a different theme and coin products. The offerings range from commemorative coins honoring the centenary of Sir Donald Bradman's birth and the 25th anniversary of Australia II's win in the American's Cup, to an exclusive club membership with product discounts.

10. Safari Hunt If it's visuals that you're after in a slot machine, stop right here. This five-reel, 20-line game features vivid illustrations of all sorts of jungle animals, including monkeys, toucans, leopards, elephants, giraffes and rhinoceroses.

"For too long the U.S. Mint has catered to white middle-aged men," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy during his Aug. 6 visit to the U.S. Mint here. "The U.S. Mint serves all Americans, and we want to make it accessible for everyone, including all ethnicities and women."

Friday news broke that the United States Mint is no longer accepting orders for their popular gold bullion coins.

Ed Kaberna tells a story of a guy- he assumes it was a guy - who backed his truck up to a pay phone in Manatee County, wrapped the phone in heavy chains, and pulled the whole thing out of the ground, 4-inch concrete foundation and all, for a couple hundred dollars in quarters, nickels and dimes.