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Q&A with Beth Zaiken

Q&A with Beth Zaiken

February 21, 2024

Read time 5 min read

A narrative-driven artist brings her love of storytelling to the bold designs she produces for the United States Mint.

Q&A with Beth Zaiken
Notable News (February 14-20, 2024)

Notable News (February 14-20, 2024)

February 20, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include a CCAC appointee, a Bank of England exhibit, and the newest release in the U.S. Mint's Constitution series.

Notable News (February 14-20, 2024)
The Australian Dollar’s Decline

The Australian Dollar’s Decline

February 16, 2024

Read time 2 min read

People are using cash less often, which is impacting Australia’s economy to the degree that the future of hard money has come into question.

The Australian Dollar’s Decline
Notable News (February 7-13, 2024)

Notable News (February 7-13, 2024)

February 13, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include 2024 Olympic medals, Dominican Republic bank notes, and the CSNS May convention.

Notable News (February 7-13, 2024)
Collecting Sample Slabs

Collecting Sample Slabs

February 8, 2024

Read time 6 min read

These low-cost collectibles present a great starting point for new collectors. But what are they? And why should you collect them?

Collecting Sample Slabs
“New” Cities on Roman Bronze Coins

“New” Cities on Roman Bronze Coins

February 7, 2024

Read time 1 min read

New Roman coins issued by cities previously undocumented on ancient coinage are still waiting to be discovered.

“New” Cities on Roman Bronze Coins
Notable News (January 30-February 6, 2024)

Notable News (January 30-February 6, 2024)

February 6, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include a gold bar from the Austrian Mint, the Super Bowl coin toss, and an extraordinarily high-relief Canadian coin.

Notable News (January 30-February 6, 2024)
Whitman’s Longtime Publisher Retires

Whitman’s Longtime Publisher Retires

February 6, 2024

Read time 2 min read

Whitman’s publisher and award-winning author Dennis Tucker will retire at the end of February.

Whitman’s Longtime Publisher Retires
Shadow Puppet

Shadow Puppet

February 2, 2024

Read time 2 min read

In late January, the animal rights group PETA offered to replace Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-predicting groundhog, with a giant gold coin.

Shadow Puppet
Starting Strong

Starting Strong

January 31, 2024

Read time 1 min read

Young adults can apply to the Stack's Bowers Professional Numismatist Program to build skills for their numismatic career.

Starting Strong