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Join the ANA for Free during National Coin Week!

Join the ANA for Free during National Coin Week!

April 18, 2025

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Interested in joining the American Numismatic Association? Claim a free 12-month membership during this year's NCW celebration.

Join the ANA for Free during National Coin Week!
Hall Mint Museum Turns 50

Hall Mint Museum Turns 50

April 16, 2025

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Münze Hall, a museum dedicated to history of the Hall Mint located in Hall in Tirol, Austria.

Hall Mint Museum Turns 50
New Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal

New Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal

April 15, 2025

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The Jewish-American Hall of Fame issued its 56th medal to honor the work of Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington.

New Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal
Notable News (April 8-14, 2025)

Notable News (April 8-14, 2025)

April 14, 2025

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This week's headlines include 2025 cents, CCAC meeting, Bank of Jamaica cotton notes, and counterfeit technology.

Notable News (April 8-14, 2025)
New Tariffs & the Hobby

New Tariffs & the Hobby

April 10, 2025

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As of April 9, collectible items are not exempt, meaning hobbyists who purchase numismatic items from overseas will face reciprocal tariffs.

New Tariffs & the Hobby
Notable News (April 1-7, 2025)

Notable News (April 1-7, 2025)

April 7, 2025

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This week's headlines include bullion's tariff exemption, 2025 NNP Symposium, Supreme Court of Canada commemorative, and National Coin Week.

Notable News (April 1-7, 2025)
Avoid Misleading Clickbait

Avoid Misleading Clickbait

April 3, 2025

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Think your coin is worth $124 million? Beware of viral myths and misleading rare coin valuations—get the facts from numismatic experts.

Avoid Misleading Clickbait
Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)

Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)

March 31, 2025

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This week's headlines include Luke Skywalker's medal, Kentucky coin tax exemption , the Traveller Collection, and OMSA's convention.

Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)
More Bang for Your Book

More Bang for Your Book

March 28, 2025

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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

Germany Jumps on Bullion Bandwagon

March 27, 2025

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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

Trump Appoints New Treasurer

March 27, 2025

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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

PNG Scholarship Recipient

March 27, 2025

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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