Coin Collecting News Stories

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

“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

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

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

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?

Dr. George Hetrich Collection Purchased

March 11, 2025

1 min read

Collector and token dealer Steve Hayden purchased the extensive Dr. George Hetrich Civil War token collection.

Dr. George Hetrich Collection Purchased

Controversy Surrounds January 6 Medals

March 10, 2025

4 min read

The U.S. Mint’s brief removal and restoration of medals commemorating law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol has sparked debate.

Controversy Surrounds January 6 Medals

CSNS Recognizes Jeff Garrett

March 10, 2025

2 min read

Longtime professional numismatist Jeff Garrett is the 2025 recipient of the Central States Numismatic Society’s Q. David Bowers Award.

CSNS Recognizes Jeff Garrett

Play for Coins

March 10, 2025

2 min read

To celebrate more than 100,000 downloads in its soft launch, the video game EIGHTH ERA will award NGC-certified ancient coins as prizes.

Play for Coins

The Kingdom of Bermania Commemorative

March 4, 2025

1 min read

The Kingdom of Bermania recognizes the 50th anniversary of its Big Fig Revolt and King Alanus I with a celebratory commemorative.

The Kingdom of Bermania Commemorative

Historic Hoard Unearthed in Scotland

February 28, 2025

1 min read

A cache of 15th-century gold and silver coins buried during a turbulent time in British history was discovered in Scotland.

Historic Hoard Unearthed in Scotland