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A Letter to Curious Beginners

A Letter to Curious Beginners

If you're interested in coin collecting but don't know where to begin, follow this step-by-step guide to get started on the right path.
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Mind the App: Coinsnap’s Pros & Cons

Mind the App: Coinsnap’s Pros & Cons

This AI-powered smartphone app identifies, grades, and values a coin by using photos—but is it a reliable resource for collectors?
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Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Numerous collectibles have been produced to honor giving thanks—and not all of them were made in America. 
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Parthava Breaks into Bank Notes

Parthava Breaks into Bank Notes

A trusted name in the world of coins is debuting its first paper-money collection that promotes history in a whole new way.
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All I Want for Christmas Is the Last U.S. Cent

All I Want for Christmas Is the Last U.S. Cent

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will auction the U.S. Mint’s last circulation-strike cents in special three-coin sets this December.
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News & Notes

New Ancients Book

New Ancients Book

Read time2 min read

The American Numismatic Society has released a book about Roman coin finds and monetization in northwest Europe by Benjamin D.R. Hellings.

New Ancients Book
Too Cute to Spend

Too Cute to Spend

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The Bank of Mexico reports that nearly 13 million people are hoarding the nation’s 50-peso note, featuring an endearing axolotl on the back.

Too Cute to Spend
Notable News (November 18-24, 2025)

Notable News (November 18-24, 2025)

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This week’s headlines include free U.S. Mint shipping, a theft, the Paris Mint in 2026, and an interview with ANA Curator Doug Mudd.

Notable News (November 18-24, 2025)
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A Mickey Mouse Christmas

A Mickey Mouse Christmas

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APMEX has released its 2025 Mickey Mouse Christmas bullion coins, available in one ounce of .999-fine silver or .9999-fine gold.

A Mickey Mouse Christmas
We Will Rock You

We Will Rock You

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The Royal Mint pays tribute to one of the greatest musical showmen of all time, Freddie Mercury of Queen, with its latest collectable coin.

We Will Rock You
Four of a Kind

Four of a Kind

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The Perth Mint has released a quadrant coin, consisting of four colored silver pieces, in preparation for the Year of the Horse.

Four of a Kind
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Money Musings

Pop Culture Coins

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U.S. Cent (1793-2025)

Just Starting Out

The Young Collector

U.S. Coins

Tokens & Medals

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