Coin Collecting News Stories

New Tariffs & the Hobby

April 10, 2025

2 min read

As of April 9, collectible items are not exempt, meaning hobbyists who purchase numismatic items from overseas will face reciprocal tariffs.

New Tariffs & the Hobby

Notable News (April 1-7, 2025)

April 7, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include bullion's tariff exemption, 2025 NNP Symposium, Supreme Court of Canada commemorative, and National Coin Week.

Notable News (April 1-7, 2025)

Avoid Misleading Clickbait

April 3, 2025

2 min read

Think your coin is worth $124 million? Beware of viral myths and misleading rare coin valuations—get the facts from numismatic experts.

Avoid Misleading Clickbait

Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)

March 31, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Luke Skywalker's medal, Kentucky coin tax exemption , the Traveller Collection, and OMSA's convention.

Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)

Trump Appoints New Treasurer

March 27, 2025

1 min read

On March 26, President Donald Trump announced that he's appointing Georgia Senator Brandon Beach as the next U.S. Treasurer.

Trump Appoints New Treasurer

PNG Scholarship Recipient

March 27, 2025

1 min read

The 2025 recipient of the PNG scholarship to the ANA's Summer Seminar is Timothy Chen, the founder of Winged Liberty Rare Coins, Inc.

PNG Scholarship Recipient

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?