Coin Collecting News & Notes

More Bang for Your Book

March 28, 2025

2 min read

The Numismatist's "Humor" columnist Jerry Cestkowski released a book titled American Dynamite that includes numismatic tidbits.

More Bang for Your Book

Germany Jumps on Bullion Bandwagon

March 27, 2025

1 min read

Germany has launched a national bullion coin called the Bayern Thaler, equivalent to Canada’s Maple Leaf and Great Britain’s Britannia.

Germany Jumps on Bullion Bandwagon

Trump Appoints New Treasurer

March 27, 2025

1 min read

On March 26, President Donald Trump announced that he's appointing Georgia Senator Brandon Beach as the next U.S. Treasurer.

Trump Appoints New Treasurer

PNG Scholarship Recipient

March 27, 2025

1 min read

The 2025 recipient of the PNG scholarship to the ANA's Summer Seminar is Timothy Chen, the founder of Winged Liberty Rare Coins, Inc.

PNG Scholarship Recipient

Red Book Gets a Glow Up

March 26, 2025

1 min read

The all-new, completely reimagined 2026 “Red Book” will be available in all major retail outlets in four print formats starting April 8.

Red Book Gets a Glow Up

U.S. Mint Director Asked to Step Down

March 25, 2025

2 min read

Ventris C. Gibson announced her departure from director of the U.S. Mint after asked to retire to accommodate President Trump's nominee.

U.S. Mint Director Asked to Step Down

Notable News (March 18-24, 2025)

March 24, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a new podcast, a possible 9/11 commemorative, the fate of the third San Francisco Mint, and Iranian bank notes.

Notable News (March 18-24, 2025)

“No S” Cent Discovery

March 24, 2025

1 min read

An employee at a coin shop in Illinois discovered two 1990-S "No S" proof cents in a group of five proof sets.

“No S” Cent Discovery

Secure Your Electronic Ballot

March 21, 2025

1 min read

ANA members who would like to place their vote for the 2025-27 Board of Governors electronically can sign up for an electronic ballot.

Secure Your Electronic Ballot

Della Hayden Raney: Army Pioneer

March 20, 2025

3 min read

A nurse, leader, pioneer, and patriot. Haney overcame discrimination to become the first black nurse the U.S. Army commissioned.

Della Hayden Raney: Army Pioneer

Pilar Barbosa: Political Advisor

March 19, 2025

3 min read

A historian, educator, author, and mentor to key government officials, Barbosa became an influential figure in Puerto Rican politics.

Pilar Barbosa: Political Advisor

Stack’s Bowers Introduces Coins in Motion

March 18, 2025

1 min read

Stack's Bowers Galleries now offers three types of high-resolution video animations for certain certified coins.

Stack’s Bowers Introduces Coins in Motion