Coin Collecting News Stories

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Australian Rarity

January 23, 2025

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PCGS recently graded a silver 1860 Australian shilling pattern that bears the Kangaroo Office of Port Phillip reverse.

Australian Rarity

2024 Collier Prize Awarded to Moneda Ibérica

January 23, 2025

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The 2024 Collier Prize goes to a groundbreaking digital catalog of ancient coins from the Iberian Peninsula and southern France.

2024 Collier Prize Awarded to Moneda Ibérica

Lead Pollution in the Roman Empire

January 22, 2025

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The recent study indicates that silver mining and smelting in the ancient Roman Empire caused harmful amounts of lead pollution in the air.

Lead Pollution in the Roman Empire

Calling All Artists

January 17, 2025

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Artists can apply for the Art of Engraving scholarship to attend week two of the ANA's 2025 Summer Seminar.

Calling All Artists

Summer Seminar Grant Program

January 16, 2025

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The ANA is thrilled to continue its Summer Seminar grant program with support from the Thomas Family Foundation.

Summer Seminar Grant Program