Coin Collecting News Stories

Cutting Out Counterfeits

February 27, 2025

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Research by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board shows that the number of counterfeit bills in circulation has plunged over the past 20 years.

Cutting Out Counterfeits

Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award

February 21, 2025

2 min read

The Central Bank of Kenya's new bank note series won a prestigious award for the notes' new security features.

Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award

2025 Professional Numismatist Program

February 21, 2025

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Stack's Bowers Galleries will hold its 2025 Professional Numismatist Program in Costa Mesa, California, in July.

2025 Professional Numismatist Program

Scouts at the National Money Show

February 21, 2025

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Scouts are encouraged to attend the Young Collectors Corner at the ANA's National Money Show to learn about numismatics.

Scouts at the National Money Show

Anti-Counterfeiting Award

February 10, 2025

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ACEF is seeking nominees for its Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award, which recognizes anti-counterfeiting efforts.

Anti-Counterfeiting Award

Trump Orders Cent Production to Halt

February 10, 2025

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President Donald Trump has instructed the Treasury Secretary to stop making the cent as a cost-savings measure.

Trump Orders Cent Production to Halt

Roman Gold Hoard Unearthed

February 4, 2025

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A hoard of ancient Roman gold solidi was discovered in Luxembourg. Struck 1,700 years ago, the coins span eight emperors and one usurper.

Roman Gold Hoard Unearthed

Survey for New U.S. Quarter Series

January 31, 2025

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Individuals can provide their opinions on which youth sports should be depicted in the U.S. Mint's new quarter series, set to begin in 2027.

Survey for New U.S. Quarter Series

Historic 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar Regraded

January 30, 2025

2 min read

CAC Grading recently graded a 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar as Mint State-67, making it the finest-known example.

Historic 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar Regraded

Scott Bessent Named Treasury Secretary

January 30, 2025

2 min read

The former chief investment officer and Yale graduate will oversee the United States' financial well-being.

Scott Bessent Named Treasury Secretary

Long Beach Expo Pauses Shows

January 28, 2025

1 min read

The Long Beach Expo will pause its June and September shows for 2025. It will focus all efforts on its upcoming February show.

Long Beach Expo Pauses Shows

Three Cents for Your Thoughts

January 27, 2025

1 min read

In a post on X, DOGE hinted at the inefficiency of the U.S. cent, stating that it costs 3 cents to produce a single 1-cent coin.

Three Cents for Your Thoughts