Coin Collecting News & Notes

On a Dime

September 11, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

NGC Certifies 1924 Olympic Gold Medal

August 21, 2024

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Numismatic Guaranty Company has certified an Olympic gold medal from the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris.

NGC Certifies 1924 Olympic Gold Medal

A Collector’s Dilemma

August 20, 2024

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This short and amusing poem about numismatics has been written from the perspective of the coins hobbyists collect.

A Collector’s Dilemma

Notable News (August 13-19, 2024)

August 19, 2024

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This week's headlines include a German medieval coin hoard, the 2024 Flowing Hair silver medal, and the SS Central America treasure.

Notable News (August 13-19, 2024)

Spink & Son Charity Auction

August 16, 2024

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Spink & Son donated the proceeds of their auctions featuring King Charles III bank notes to British charities.

Spink & Son Charity Auction

The Grinch Appears at the World’s Fair of Money®

August 14, 2024

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The first collector coin struck for Dr. Seuss Enterprises features one of the author's most noted (and grouchy) characters.

The Grinch Appears at the World’s Fair of Money®