Coin Collecting News Stories

Wall of Gold

June 13, 2025

1 min read

A gold coin hoard hidden in a wall of a French home and discovered after the owner’s death sold for more than €3 million.

Wall of Gold

Bulgaria Adopts the Euro

June 13, 2025

1 min read

After receiving a positive convergence report on June 4, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro on January 1.

Bulgaria Adopts the Euro

Turning Pain into Purpose

June 12, 2025

1 min read

When her father made his final child support payment in 80,000 pennies, Avery Sanford and her mother saw an opportunity to spread kindness.

Turning Pain into Purpose

Notable News (June 4-9, 2025)

June 10, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a Swiss commemorative, euro note redesign, Fred Holabird's retirement, and the 7th edition Cherrypickers’ Guide.

Notable News (June 4-9, 2025)

Showcase Auction Brings Rarities

June 6, 2025

1 min read

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present a variety of top-shelf collectibles at its June 2025 Showcase Auction.

Showcase Auction Brings Rarities

Notable News (May 28-June 3, 2025)

June 3, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Joe Biden commemorative medals, NCBA scholarships, Heritage Auctions milestone, and Bangladesh bank notes.

Notable News (May 28-June 3, 2025)

Newman Grant Recipients Selected for 2025

May 30, 2025

1 min read

The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society has awarded its 2025 Newman Grants to five numismatic researchers.

Newman Grant Recipients Selected for 2025

From Circuit Boards to Circulating Coins

May 28, 2025

1 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint has partnered with a start-up company that recycles e-waste and turns it into coin and bullion products.

From Circuit Boards to Circulating Coins

First Use of “Turk”

May 28, 2025

1 min read

A special coin from the 6th century was unearthed in Uzbekistan. Its inscription carries the earliest written instance of the name “Turk."

First Use of “Turk”

Notable News (May 20-27, 2025)

May 27, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include the repeal of tax exemptions in Maryland and Washington, Syria’s bank notes, and Whitman's Prestige albums.

Notable News (May 20-27, 2025)

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

May 19, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a new butterfly coin, the 2025 COTY awards, and New York's precious-metal coin tax exemption.

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

May 15, 2025

4 min read

After his passing on April 21, Pope Francis’s legacy lives on through Vatican coins and 12 papal medals buried with him.

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis