Coin Collecting News Stories

Notable News (January 13-20, 2026)

January 20, 2026

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

2 min read

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

Notable News (January 7-12, 2026)

January 12, 2026

1 min read

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

The Woman Behind America250

January 9, 2026

2 min read

Rosa "Rosie" Gumataotao Rios is the driving force behind America250, an initiative that will feature celebrations and events throughout 2026.

The Woman Behind America250

Notable News (December 30, 2025-January 6, 2026)

January 6, 2026

1 min read

This week's headlines include Wozniak $2 bills, a call for artists, the 2026 Mayflower Compact quarters, and a Scottish counterfeiter.

Notable News (December 30, 2025-January 6, 2026)

Treasury Guidance on Cent Phaseout

January 5, 2026

2 min read

The U.S. Treasury has released recommendations on how to handle cash transactions now that the cent is no longer being produced.

Treasury Guidance on Cent Phaseout

Notable News (December 23-29, 2025)

December 29, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Souvenir Card Collectors Society cards, a Jim Licaretz medal, George Washington painting, and Syrian currency.

Notable News (December 23-29, 2025)

MCCC Charity Auction

December 24, 2025

1 min read

The Montgomery County Coin Club dedicated its 2025 annual charity auction to past member Scott Allan Barman.

MCCC Charity Auction

The Adams-Carter 1804 Dollar

December 23, 2025

1 min read

The Adams-Carter 1804 dollar will appear in Heritage’s FUN U.S. Coins Signature Auction, to be held January 14–18.

The Adams-Carter 1804 Dollar