Coin Collecting News & Notes

Coin-Show Crime

September 17, 2024

1 min read

The nation has seen a surge in organized crime following coin shows. Dealers are targeted on their way home, and thefts are on the rise.

Coin-Show Crime

Notable News (September 10-16)

September 16, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include an upcoming U.S. Mint sale, missing Olympic medals, and a well-attended Long Beach Expo.

Notable News (September 10-16)

Multicultural Celebration

September 13, 2024

3 min read

CIT Coin Invest AG celebrates South Korea and the 100th anniversary of the Swiss franc on its newest commemoratives.

Multicultural Celebration

CIT’s Summer Launch

September 12, 2024

3 min read

This innovative brand's Summer releases include a cowboy hat, a steampunk carnival, a bald eagle, and a water goddess.

CIT’s Summer Launch

Notable News (September 3-9, 2024)

September 11, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include the Harvey Stack Lifetime Achievement Award, Mint of Finland's closure, and a new medal exhibit.

Notable News (September 3-9, 2024)

On a Dime

September 11, 2024

1 min read

Three sisters inherited a 1975 "No S" Proof dime, which appears in a GreatCollections online auction that ends next month.

On a Dime

Paris Mint Restrikes Historic Medals

September 4, 2024

3 min read

The Paris Mint recognizes a notable U.S. medal series with an issue honoring a famous South Carolina battle.

Paris Mint Restrikes Historic Medals

Sayonara to Small-Cent Coins

September 4, 2024

1 min read

As a step toward phasing out small-cent coins, Estonia and Lithuania will begin rounding all transactions to the nearest five cents in 2025.

Sayonara to Small-Cent Coins

Notable News (August 27-September 3, 2024)

September 3, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include CCAC applications, NLG leadership change, the cent debate and uncut $5 currency sheets.

Notable News (August 27-September 3, 2024)

Notable News (August 20-26, 2024)

August 26, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include King Charles III coins, Pakistan note redesign, and Nebraska tax exemption on coins and bullion remains intact.

Notable News (August 20-26, 2024)

An Enormous Note

August 26, 2024

1 min read

One of the largest bank notes ever printed, a 1998 Philippines 100,000-piso note, will be offered at auction this Wednesday, August 28.

An Enormous Note

From Waste to Riches

August 23, 2024

1 min read

The Royal Mint’s recycling plant extracts gold from old, unwanted electronics and uses it to create jewelry, and later, coins.

From Waste to Riches