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Error Coin Essentials: Die Adjustment Myth

Error Coin Essentials: Die Adjustment Myth

There are many misconceptions about what causes weak strikes, but in reality, spontaneous press malfunctions cause these interesting errors.
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Become a Numismatic Scholar

Become a Numismatic Scholar

The ANA’s Numismatic Diploma Program has been redesigned and is now available online through Google Classroom.
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Currency Connectors: Cultivating the Next Generation of YNs

Currency Connectors: Cultivating the Next Generation of YNs

The third level of the ANA’s new Learning Continuum rewards young numismatists for digging deeply into topics that pique their interest.
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Cold War Spy Nickel Revealed

Cold War Spy Nickel Revealed

A Cold War espionage mystery involving a hollow nickel was solved thanks to a paper boy counting change on a step in Brooklyn.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month

News & Notes

NCBA Awards Scholarships

NCBA Awards Scholarships

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The National Coin & Bullion Association has awarded scholarships for the ANA’s Summer Seminar to Andrew Kriter and Nathaniel Hafran.

NCBA Awards Scholarships
Echoes of 1776 on the 2026 Dime

Echoes of 1776 on the 2026 Dime

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The olive branch—long a symbol of peace—has been removed from the eagle’s talons on the reverse of the one-year-only 2026 dime.

Echoes of 1776 on the 2026 Dime
Trump Gold Coin Approved

Trump Gold Coin Approved

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The U.S. Mint will strike gold commemorative coins bearing President Donald Trump’s portrait to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary.

Trump Gold Coin Approved
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Miss Liberty’s Comeback

Miss Liberty’s Comeback

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Liberty returns to the half dollar after a nearly 80-year absence with a special one-year-only 250th anniversary design.

Miss Liberty’s Comeback
Numismatic Monopoly

Numismatic Monopoly

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The New Zealand Mint produced a numismatic edition of Monopoly, with squares featuring the ANA and the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money®.

Numismatic Monopoly
More Exciting than Gold

More Exciting than Gold

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A metal detectorist uncovered a mid-19th-century Japanese coin while searching an Australian gold rush campsite.

More Exciting than Gold
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Animals on Money

Editor’s Picks

On the Market

Just Starting Out

The Young Collector

U.S. Coins

Tokens & Medals

Paper Money