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Saddle Ridge Hoard

Saddle Ridge Hoard

Twelve years ago, a California couple found 1,427 gold coins struck between 1847 and 1894 buried on their property in rusty metal cans.
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A Penny Saved

A Penny Saved

Cents are costly to produce, endlessly collectible, and often misnamed. What does this future hold for the lowest U.S. denomination?
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One Man’s Fake

One Man’s Fake

One numismatic item appeared to be a well-crafted fake, but it was actually a facsimile crafted to inform collectors.
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Call for 2026 National Coin Week Theme

Call for 2026 National Coin Week Theme

The ANA invites collectors to submit theme ideas for the 2026 National Coin Week that reflect the idea of money as a symbol of freedom.
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Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware

One of the most frustrating obstacles in numismatics is counterfeits, and no place is more notorious for selling them than eBay.
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News & Notes

Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)

Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)

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This week’s headlines include Germany’s silver commems, medalist Jim Licaretz, Birmingham £5 note, and the 2026 Australian Citizenship $1.

Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)
Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces

Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces

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Special treats accompany some of the limited-edition copies of Stephen Pfeil’s acclaimed new book Modern Numismatic Masterpieces.

Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces
Criminals Target French Museums

Criminals Target French Museums

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Thieves stole around 2,000 gold and silver coins from the Maison des Lumière, a museum in northeastern France.

Criminals Target French Museums
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Mary Poppins Delights

Mary Poppins Delights

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The Royal Mint has released commemorative 50-pence coins to recognize Mary Poppins, the iconic nanny from P.L. Travers’s book series.

Mary Poppins Delights
2026 American Innovation Dollars

2026 American Innovation Dollars

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The 2026 American Innovation $1 coin designs honor innovations and/or innovators from Iowa, Wisconsin, California, and Minnesota.

2026 American Innovation Dollars
A Semi-Aquatic Symbol

A Semi-Aquatic Symbol

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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a silver dollar to honor one of its national symbols, the North American beaver.

A Semi-Aquatic Symbol
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