Coin Collecting News Stories

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

Cutting Out Counterfeits

February 27, 2025

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

Anti-Counterfeiting Award