Coin Collecting News Stories

Richard Adams Collection

December 12, 2025

1 min read

Special Auction Services (SAS) sold an archive of essays, models, and test prints that belonged to bank-note designer Richard Adams.

Richard Adams Collection

Historic 1804 Dollar Sale

December 12, 2025

2 min read

The 16th 1804 dollar sold for $6 million in the Stack's Bowers Galleries James A. Stack Sr. Collection auction.

Historic 1804 Dollar Sale

America250 Coins Revealed

December 11, 2025

3 min read

The U.S. Mint has revealed the new 2026 U.S. circulating coin designs authorized as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.

America250 Coins Revealed

2026 Coins Unveiling

December 8, 2025

1 min read

The U.S. Mint will reveal the new 2026 U.S. circulating coin designs authorized as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial on December 10.

2026 Coins Unveiling

Moving to the Midwest

December 3, 2025

2 min read

The American Numismatic Society, which has been headquartered in New York City since 1858, will be relocating to Toledo, Ohio, in 2028.

Moving to the Midwest

Notable News (November 25-December 1, 2025)

December 2, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include the ANS 2026 Trustees’ Award, 1804 dollar auction, John Dannreuther's new book, and coin jewelry.

Notable News (November 25-December 1, 2025)

Shipwreck Artifact Recovery Continues

December 1, 2025

1 min read

A cannon, three coins, and a porcelain cup were recently recovered from the legendary San José shipwreck, located off the coast of Colombia.

Shipwreck Artifact Recovery Continues

Beware of Cent Scams

December 1, 2025

1 min read

Online scammers are selling overpriced 2025 cents in an attempt to capitalize on the end of the denomination.

Beware of Cent Scams

January Releases

November 29, 2025

1 min read

The U.S. Mint has published a preliminary schedule detailing several of its products debuting in January 2026

January Releases

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)