Coin Collecting News & Notes

Career Track

March 5, 2026

2 min read

Applications are open for Stack’s Bowers Galleries 2026 Professional Numismatist Program, to be held July 25-31, in California.

Career Track

Girl Power

March 4, 2026

1 min read

The Royal Mint's latest release in its Music Legends series features the Spice Girls, the world's best-selling female music group.

Girl Power

Notable News (February 24-March 2, 2026)

March 2, 2026

1 min read

This week’s headlines include the Royal Mint's mystery bundles, an 1896 Olympic medal, Washington's coin tax, and a Royal Canadian Mint issue.

Notable News (February 24-March 2, 2026)

Toonie Turns 30

March 2, 2026

1 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the $2 coin, or "toonie," with a special wrap roll.

Toonie Turns 30

Cents on the Dollar

February 28, 2026

1 min read

A report from the Federal Reserve Board discloses the costs associated with printing America's paper currency last year.

Cents on the Dollar

2026 Commemorative American Eagles

February 27, 2026

1 min read

The U.S. Mint will sell limited-edition 2026 gold proof American Eagles in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary.

2026 Commemorative American Eagles

Now Trending: Coin Collecting

February 26, 2026

1 min read

Popular Science interviewed Donn Pearlman, spokesman for the Professional Numismatists Guild, for his tips on starting a coin collection.

Now Trending: Coin Collecting

Hollis to Attend the NMS

February 25, 2026

1 min read

United States Mint Director Paul Hollis is scheduled to attend the ANA’s National Money Show® this week in Savannah, Georgia.

Hollis to Attend the NMS

Minted Menace

February 24, 2026

2 min read

Dennis the Menace and his dog Gnasher appear on a new commemorative 50 pence from the Royal Mint and Beano.

Minted Menace

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

February 24, 2026

1 min read

Tourists hoping to pitch a coin in Rome's Trevi Fountain will now need to pay a €2 fee to take part in this time-honored tradition.

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

February 24, 2026

1 min read

The Hobby Protection Act sanctions possession of a counterfeit coin if the word “COPY” is incused on either the obverse or reverse.

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)

February 23, 2026

1 min read

This week’s headlines include the updated Mega Red, Mexican counterfeits, Althea Gibson celebration, and a Viking gold pendant.

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)