Coin Collecting News & Notes

A Proclamation Commemorative

May 8, 2025

8 min read

The Perth Mint has released three commemoratives for the 225th anniversary of the Australian Proclamation coins.

A Proclamation Commemorative

Common Cents Act

May 7, 2025

1 min read

Lawmakers have introduced the Common Cents Act, which would eliminate the U.S. cent one year after it is passed.

Common Cents Act

Paris Mint Commemorates VE-Day

May 6, 2025

1 min read

The Monnaie de Paris marks the 80th anniversary of Germany’s surrender during World War II (Victory in Europe Day) with several releases.

Paris Mint Commemorates VE-Day

U.S. Coins & Jewelry Expands

May 6, 2025

1 min read

U.S. Coins & Jewelry, one of the largest coin shops in the country, is opening a new flagship showroom in Houston, Texas, this summer.

U.S. Coins & Jewelry Expands

Notable News (April 29-May 5, 2025)

May 5, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include the official end of U.S. cents, a Congressional Gold Medal, a new book on medals, and a road full of dimes.

Notable News (April 29-May 5, 2025)

Get to Know the ANA Board Candidates

May 1, 2025

1 min read

Meet the numismatists vying to shape the future of the American Numismatic Association—watch the 2025 Candidate Forum now.

Get to Know the ANA Board Candidates

Superman Coin & Medal Debut

April 29, 2025

2 min read

The United States Mint celebrates one of the most iconic superheroes of all time with the debut of its Superman coin and medals.

Superman Coin & Medal Debut

Notable News (April 22-28, 2025)

April 28, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Washington's coin sales tax, Belgian King Philippe's 65th birthday coin, and an 1851 Augustus Humbert $50 slug.

Notable News (April 22-28, 2025)

Museum of American Finance to Open in Boston

April 28, 2025

1 min read

The Museum of American Finance will open its first permanent space since 2018 in Boston on Commonwealth Pier in July 2026.

Museum of American Finance to Open in Boston

Defending Against Counterfeit Cash

April 28, 2025

2 min read

With 100 million counterfeit notes in circulation, does paper money in the United States have enough security features?

Defending Against Counterfeit Cash

Swiss Shooting Taler

April 28, 2025

1 min read

A commemorative taler celebrates the 20th Ticino Cantonal Shooting Festival, to be held in Switzerland in July.

Swiss Shooting Taler

A Golden Offer

April 24, 2025

2 min read

Stack's Bowers Galleries will offer an example of the gold Franklin Roosevelt 1945 inauguration medal in its Summer Global Showcase Auction.

A Golden Offer