Coin Collecting News & Notes

Recovered and Repatriated

July 25, 2025

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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has identified and returned coins that were looted from the 1850 USS Yorktown wreck in Cape Verde.

Recovered and Repatriated

Shekel Prize Recipient

July 25, 2025

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The recipient of the 2025 Shekel Prize authored a book on Jewish medals and how these artifacts represent Jewish culture.

Shekel Prize Recipient

Up, Up, and Away!

July 25, 2025

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The U.S. Mint is now accepting pre-orders for the first release in its Comic Art Coin and Medal Program depicting Superman.

Up, Up, and Away!

From Numismatics to Philately

July 25, 2025

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Former U.S. Mint chief sales and marketing officer Kirk Gillis has been named executive director of the American Philatelic Society.

From Numismatics to Philately

Brown Bear Bullion

July 24, 2025

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The 2025 release in the Spanish Royal Mint’s popular gold bullion series celebrating the nation’s wildlife depicts the Cantabrian brown bear.

Brown Bear Bullion

Heavy Metal on Metal

July 24, 2025

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, the Royal Mint has released a commemorative coin.

Heavy Metal on Metal

New U.S. Mint Director Nominated

July 24, 2025

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President Donald J. Trump has nominated coin collector and dealer Paul Hollis to serve as the next director of the U.S. Mint.

New U.S. Mint Director Nominated

Notable News (July 15-22, 2025)

July 22, 2025

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This week's headlines include a design contest, anniversary of The Shekel, the 2025 American Liberty coin, and the U.S. Mint director.

Notable News (July 15-22, 2025)

A Rockin’ Collection

July 22, 2025

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The Rick Springfield Collection will be included in Stack's Bowers Galleries' Summer Global Showcase Auction.

A Rockin’ Collection

Protecting Consumers from Counterfeits

July 22, 2025

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The ACEF and 11 other associations penned a joint letter to Congress for anti-counterfeiting awareness measures.

Protecting Consumers from Counterfeits

Legendary Heroes on Coins

July 22, 2025

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The Monnaie de Paris marks the 90th anniversary of DC Comics with a series of coins featuring the legendary heroes of the DC Universe.

Legendary Heroes on Coins

Ancients Expert Joins SBG Team

July 22, 2025

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries has appointed numismatist Ryan Dempsey to lead the firm's ongoing expansion of its ancient-coin inventory.

Ancients Expert Joins SBG Team