Coin Collecting News & Notes

A Timely Tribute

January 23, 2026

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Rare Collectibles TV has released silver and gold Continental Currency commemoratives to coincide with the United States' 250th anniversary.

A Timely Tribute

Bullion Highs and Lows

January 23, 2026

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Bullion purchases in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom saw large increases and steep declines.

Bullion Highs and Lows

Silver American Eagles Turn 40 in 2026

January 22, 2026

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Introduced in 1986, the U.S. Mint's silver American Eagle bullion coin celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Silver American Eagles Turn 40 in 2026

Notable News (January 13-20, 2026)

January 20, 2026

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This week's headlines include BAC's launch, 2026 FIFA World Cup commems, congressional gold medal proposal, and polymer 1-rial notes.

Notable News (January 13-20, 2026)

Pennies-a-Plenty

January 20, 2026

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Months after the U.S. Mint struck the last circulating cents, the now-obsolete coins are still widely available.

Pennies-a-Plenty

U.S. Mint Pricing Changes

January 17, 2026

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The U.S. Mint will implement pricing changes on its website, with some products potentially being temporarily removed.

U.S. Mint Pricing Changes

Early U.S. Ultra Rarities to Fetch Big Sums at Auction

January 16, 2026

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Multiple coins from the 1790s already stand at over $1 million each in a GreatCollections sale that closes January 18.

Early U.S. Ultra Rarities to Fetch Big Sums at Auction

British Milestones

January 15, 2026

2 min read

The British Royal Mint has unveiled a collection of 2026 ommemoratives that celebrate landmark anniversaries in British history

British Milestones

Supersonic Travel

January 15, 2026

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The Royal Mint unveils a coin celebrating the remarkable Concorde and its first commercial flight 50 years ago.

Supersonic Travel

Notable News (January 7-12, 2026)

January 12, 2026

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This week's headlines include presidential medals, Stack's Bowers Galleries, PNG award nominations, and U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis.

Notable News (January 7-12, 2026)

Mischievous Masterpieces

January 12, 2026

7 min read

Sculpture artist Robert Wechsler discusses his work involving the U.S. cent, which has been his muse for the past two decades.

Mischievous Masterpieces

2026 Native American Dollar

January 10, 2026

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Oneida woman Polly Cooper, an American Revolutionary War hero, is honored on the 2026 Native American dollar.

2026 Native American Dollar