Coin Collecting News Stories

Depiction Debate

October 21, 2025

2 min read

The Treasury Department has defended its draft of a commemorative $1 coin depicting President Donald Trump for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

Depiction Debate

Notable News (October 15-20, 2025)

October 20, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include El Salvadoran currency, cent distribution, Royal Mint silver delays, and 2026 American Innovation $1 Coins.

Notable News (October 15-20, 2025)

Whitman Coin Expo Welcomes Visitors in November

October 20, 2025

2 min read

Whitman's Winter Coin Expo will return this November with auctions, family-friendly activities, U.S. Mint releases, and more.

Whitman Coin Expo Welcomes Visitors in November

Obsolete Auction

October 17, 2025

1 min read

Closing October 19, Heritage Auctions' sale of over 600 pieces of obsolete currency represents an array of issuers from across the nation.

Obsolete Auction

A Medieval Cauldron of Coins

October 15, 2025

2 min read

A massive hoard containing up to 20,000 silver coins and other artifacts was discovered buried in a copper cauldron in Stockholm, Sweden.

A Medieval Cauldron of Coins

Notable News (October 7-14, 2025)

October 14, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include CONECA at nationwide coin shows, Syrian bank notes, Forgotten Heroes medal, and Whitman's Winter Coin Expo.

Notable News (October 7-14, 2025)

Record-Breaking Gold Prices

October 9, 2025

1 min read

On Tuesday, gold prices hit a record high of over $4,000 an ounce as investors purchase the precious metal for financial security.

Record-Breaking Gold Prices

Call for 2026 National Coin Week Theme

October 8, 2025

1 min read

The ANA invites collectors to submit theme ideas for the 2026 National Coin Week that reflect the idea of money as a symbol of freedom.

Call for 2026 National Coin Week Theme

Notable News (September 30-October 6, 2025)

October 7, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a convenience store that no longer accepts cents, a Royal Mint podcast, Aussie counterfeits, and a Trump coin.

Notable News (September 30-October 6, 2025)

CCAC to Host Public Meeting

October 5, 2025

1 min read

The public is invited to watch a livestream of the CCAC meeting that will be held via videoconference on October 21.

CCAC to Host Public Meeting

1715 Treasure Fleet Coins Recovered

October 4, 2025

1 min read

Treasure hunters recently recovered $1 million in silver and gold coins from the wreckage of a famous fleet.

1715 Treasure Fleet Coins Recovered

Tudor Garden Hoard

October 3, 2025

1 min read

Valued at more than $300,000, a hoard of Tudor coins found in a backyard garden in England will be offered at auction in November.

Tudor Garden Hoard