Coin Collecting News & Notes

U.S. Mint Director Asked to Step Down

March 25, 2025

2 min read

Ventris C. Gibson announced her departure from director of the U.S. Mint after asked to retire to accommodate President Trump's nominee.

U.S. Mint Director Asked to Step Down

Notable News (March 18-24, 2025)

March 24, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a new podcast, a possible 9/11 commemorative, the fate of the third San Francisco Mint, and Iranian bank notes.

Notable News (March 18-24, 2025)

“No S” Cent Discovery

March 24, 2025

1 min read

An employee at a coin shop in Illinois discovered two 1990-S "No S" proof cents in a group of five proof sets.

“No S” Cent Discovery

Secure Your Electronic Ballot

March 21, 2025

1 min read

ANA members who would like to place their vote for the 2025-27 Board of Governors electronically can sign up for an electronic ballot.

Secure Your Electronic Ballot

Della Hayden Raney: Army Pioneer

March 20, 2025

3 min read

A nurse, leader, pioneer, and patriot. Haney overcame discrimination to become the first black nurse the U.S. Army commissioned.

Della Hayden Raney: Army Pioneer

Pilar Barbosa: Political Advisor

March 19, 2025

3 min read

A historian, educator, author, and mentor to key government officials, Barbosa became an influential figure in Puerto Rican politics.

Pilar Barbosa: Political Advisor

Stack’s Bowers Introduces Coins in Motion

March 18, 2025

1 min read

Stack's Bowers Galleries now offers three types of high-resolution video animations for certain certified coins.

Stack’s Bowers Introduces Coins in Motion

Swissmint Honors Scientific Innovation

March 18, 2025

1 min read

The Swissmint has created a silver commemorative coin to recognize the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland.

Swissmint Honors Scientific Innovation

The Royal Mint Layoffs

March 18, 2025

1 min read

The Royal Mint in Llantrisant will lay off employees in an effort to eliminate redundancies and secure the Mint's future.

The Royal Mint Layoffs

Notable News (March 11-17, 2025)

March 17, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include new Whitman book editions, American Eagle proof coins, CSNS convention, and a John Lennon commemorative.

Notable News (March 11-17, 2025)

Ancient Athenian Silver Sources

March 17, 2025

1 min read

A new study reveals where the ore came from that was used to strike ancient Athens' first series of coins known as the Wappenmünzen.

Ancient Athenian Silver Sources

Harriet Tubman’s Time to Shine?

March 12, 2025

1 min read

A new bill was introduced to Congress to feature abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill in place of President Andrew Jackson.

Harriet Tubman’s Time to Shine?