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Be Prepared

Be Prepared

Staying organized and prepared isn’t just for Boy Scouts; it’s essential to maintaining your collection.
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Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

Auctioned off by Stack's Bowers Galleries, these U.S. Mint rarities hold the distinction of being the most valuable numismatic items of the modern era.
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America 250 Coins Revealed

America 250 Coins Revealed

On December 10, the U.S. Mint revealed the 2026 U.S. circulating coin designs authorized as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of your First Coin Show

The Do’s and Don’ts of your First Coin Show

If you’re a young numismatist getting ready to attend your first coin show, follow these handy tips to help you have the best experience.
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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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News & Notes

Rejected Designs

Rejected Designs

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Designs were rejected for 2026 quarters that would have honored the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, and the civil rights movement.

Rejected Designs
Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

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The final U.S. cents sold in a historic Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction, realizing a total of $16.76 million.

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million
Investigating the 1922 Cent

Investigating the 1922 Cent

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Numismatist and author Tom DeLorey has released a new reference on the 1922 cent, presenting die-state analysis and new theories.

Investigating the 1922 Cent
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An Island Upgrade

An Island Upgrade

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Fiji has unveiled a fully redesigned series of polymer bank notes that will be released on January 2, 2026.

An Island Upgrade
French Furry Friends

French Furry Friends

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The Monnaie de Paris honors a French animal welfare organization with a set of coins depicting beloved animals.

French Furry Friends
NFL Hall of Fame Silver Rounds

NFL Hall of Fame Silver Rounds

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Football legends’ autographed inserts accompany limited-edition silver rounds co-created by UltraBreaks and Celebrity Mint.

NFL Hall of Fame Silver Rounds
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