Coin Collecting News & Notes

Notable News (December 23-29, 2025)

December 29, 2025

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This week's headlines include Souvenir Card Collectors Society cards, a Jim Licaretz medal, George Washington painting, and Syrian currency.

Notable News (December 23-29, 2025)

Papua New Guinea’s Independence Notes

December 29, 2025

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Papua New Guinea will release a 100-kina note in 2026 to honor Julius Chan, the nation’s first finance minister and second prime minister.

Papua New Guinea’s Independence Notes

An Admirable Advocate You’ve Never Heard Of

December 27, 2025

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The Bank of Estonia has launched its first issue in a new series of silver proof coins that feature outstanding Estonian women.

An Admirable Advocate You’ve Never Heard Of

Coins for a Queen

December 25, 2025

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The Royal Mint has released its third coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in its five-coin series honoring the late queen.

Coins for a Queen

MCCC Charity Auction

December 24, 2025

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The Montgomery County Coin Club dedicated its 2025 annual charity auction to past member Scott Allan Barman.

MCCC Charity Auction

The Adams-Carter 1804 Dollar

December 23, 2025

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The Adams-Carter 1804 dollar will appear in Heritage’s FUN U.S. Coins Signature Auction, to be held January 14–18.

The Adams-Carter 1804 Dollar

Notable News (December 17-22, 2025)

December 23, 2025

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This week's headlines include a book about presidential inauguration medals, a mock funeral for the cent, and the best 2025 British coin.

Notable News (December 17-22, 2025)

41st Director of the U.S. Mint Confirmed

December 22, 2025

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On December 18, the U.S. Senate confirmed longtime numismatist Paul Hollis as the 41st Director of the United States Mint.

41st Director of the U.S. Mint Confirmed

Rejected Designs

December 18, 2025

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Designs were rejected for 2026 quarters that would have honored the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, and the civil rights movement.

Rejected Designs

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

December 17, 2025

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The final U.S. cents sold in a historic Stack's Bowers Galleries auction, realizing a total of $16.76 million.

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

An Island Upgrade

December 17, 2025

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Fiji has unveiled a fully redesigned series of polymer bank notes that will be released on January 2, 2026.

An Island Upgrade

Investigating the 1922 Cent

December 16, 2025

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Numismatist and author Tom DeLorey has released a new reference on the 1922 cent, presenting die-state analysis and new theories.

Investigating the 1922 Cent