Coin Collecting News & Notes

The “Red Book” Podcast

December 18, 2024

1 min read

Greysheet's new podcast explores the history of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" and is hosted by John Feigenbaum and Jeff Garrett.

The “Red Book” Podcast

Notable News (December 10-16, 2024)

December 16, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include the discontinuation of the ruble coin, sale of a Marcus Brutus aureus, and a British Navy commemorative.

Notable News (December 10-16, 2024)

Marine Corps Commems

December 12, 2024

1 min read

The United States Mint held a first-strike ceremony for the three 2025 commemorative coins honoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.

Marine Corps Commems

Notable News (December 3-9, 2024)

December 10, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a coin honoring Paul McCartney, NCBA's support of mentorship, and a commemorative for Gobrecht's grave marker.

Notable News (December 3-9, 2024)

Did the Flowing Hair Dollars Sell Out?

December 6, 2024

3 min read

These popular mint pieces, which carry a hefty price tag, sold out in just four minutes. But conflicting information suggests otherwise.

Did the Flowing Hair Dollars Sell Out?

Australian Cash Mandate

December 5, 2024

2 min read

Starting January 1, 2026, Australian businesses offering essential goods and services will be required to accept cash payments.

Australian Cash Mandate

Elevating Young Dealers

December 3, 2024

1 min read

The National Coin & Bullion Association has launched a promotion called DiscoverNCBA designed to empower coin dealers age 35 and younger.

Elevating Young Dealers

Record-Breaking Colonial Coin

December 3, 2024

1 min read

A Massachusetts silver threepence struck in 1652 set a world record in a Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction, selling for $2.52 million.

Record-Breaking Colonial Coin

A Meaningful Tribute

December 3, 2024

2 min read

A recent gift from late, former ANS president Sydney F. Martin's family established the Sydney F. Martin Executive Director role.

A Meaningful Tribute

Notable News (November 26-December 2, 2024)

December 2, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include the sale of a historic scale, updates to the greatest U.S. coins, an NNP milestone, and a coin for working dogs.

Notable News (November 26-December 2, 2024)

Notable News (November 19-25, 2024)

November 26, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a U.S. Army bronze medal, Carson City double eagle, Hungarian Mint 50,000 forint, and safe deposit boxes.

Notable News (November 19-25, 2024)

Turning Black Friday Green

November 25, 2024

1 min read

The first officially licensed Dr. Seuss coin, featuring the Grinch, will be available for purchase on Black Friday.

Turning Black Friday Green