The Reading Room | Coin Collecting News

Q&A with Mint Director Paul Hollis

In this exclusive interview, the first collector to lead the U.S. Mint talks about his book, his favorite coins, and market updates.

Iconic Coins from Black History

Interested in learning more about black Americans on money? The U.S. Mint has produced a number of commemoratives that honor black history.

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

Investors looking to capitalize on silver’s momentum may wonder which is the better choice: 1-ounce silver bars or 1-ounce silver coins?

Q&A with Jen Ingram

Jen Ingram, founder of Calibrated Lens, views coins as a way to uncover hidden stories and honor the achievements of African Americans.

Scams Galore

Fraudulent coins abound on eBay, where many unscrupulous sellers offer deals that are far too good to be true.

Celebrating Black History Month

Iconic Coins from Black History

Canadian Black Heritage

Princess of the Press

Q&A with Jen Ingram

One, Two, Three Strikes

Harriet Tubman Honored on Commemorative Coins

A Coin for the Queen of Soul

Behind the Badge

Della Hayden Raney: Army Pioneer

Harriet Tubman’s Time to Shine?

Indigenous African Bank

Odyssey of the Sky

Vicksburg Peace Jubilee

Isn’t It Ironic?

Zambian Wildlife

How to Become a Trillionaire

Egyptian Pharoah

Q&A with U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson

Black Madonna

On the Market

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

Precious Metals Prices Plummet after Fed Chair Announcement

Bullion Highs & Lows

Precious Metals: Safe Haven or Investing Trap?

Gradeflation

eBay Grab Bags: Worth the Hype?

Is Gold the New Green?

From Boring Bullion to Collectable Silver

Collecting Fractional Gold Bars

Florida Bullion Law

Market Restrictions & Overregulation

Buyer Beware

Collecting Sample Slabs

Silver American Eagles Turn 40 in 2026

AI Coin Grading

How the U.S. Mint is Changing

News & Notes

Portraits and Peace Tie for Medal of the Year

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The 2025 American Medal of the Year was a tie between Greer Steyn and Eva-Maria Wohn for their medals Van Pallandt and Xi Jumping.

Portraits and Peace Tie for Medal of the Year

Funding Research

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Applications are now open for the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society 2026 Newman Grant Program for researchers.

Funding Research

Jewett Joins Whitman

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Larry Jewett, longtime editor at Coin World, has joined Whitman Brands’ publishing team, filling Diana Plattner’s role.

Jewett Joins Whitman