Coin Collecting News & Notes

New Ancients Book

November 25, 2025

2 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

November 25, 2025

2 min read

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)

November 24, 2025

1 min read

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)

A Mickey Mouse Christmas

November 24, 2025

1 min read

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

Stack’s Acquires Long Beach Expo

November 21, 2025

1 min read

Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired the Long Beach Expo from Collectors Universe, Inc. and intends to enhance the popular event.

Stack’s Acquires Long Beach Expo

Stories in Paper

November 20, 2025

1 min read

Anil Bohora published his book Banknote Stories, as well as information on bank note designs, printing, and history.

Stories in Paper

We Will Rock You

November 19, 2025

2 min read

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

Historic Spanish Coin Up for Auction

November 19, 2025

2 min read

The first Spanish 100-escudo coin ever struck is expected to realize millions of dollars in an online auction happening now.

Historic Spanish Coin Up for Auction

Notable News (November 11-17, 2025)

November 18, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Nepali bank notes, the Rittenhouse Medal for Excellence, Britain's 2026 gold sovereigns, and a 100 ducat.

Notable News (November 11-17, 2025)

Parthava Breaks into Bank Notes

November 18, 2025

3 min read

Parthava is expanding beyond its legacy of exclusive coin-partnership deals with the debut of its first paper-money collection.

Parthava Breaks into Bank Notes

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

November 17, 2025

2 min read

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

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

Four of a Kind

November 17, 2025

1 min read

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