News & Notes

NGC Certifies 1924 Olympic Gold Medal

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

A Collector’s Dilemma

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

Notable News (August 13-19, 2024)

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

Spink & Son Charity Auction

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

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

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

Idaho-Based Gold Depository Opens

Money Metals has opened its 37,000-square-foot vaulting and fulfillment facility for customers to store their precious-metals assets.

Notable News (August 6-12, 2024)

This week's headlines include 2024 American Eagle palladium coins, an Olympics medallion, and outstanding 1,000-krone Danish notes.

United States Wins “Coin of the Year”

The sixth release in the coining facility's series recognizing Liberty beat out 600 coins to earn the top prize.

2024 Silver American Eagles Now Available

The 2024 silver American Eagle proof coins can now be ordered through the U.S. Mint on its website or in its mint stores.

NGC Grades ANA Show Pandas

PNG Bestows Top Honor

Grading service executive Ron Drzewucki receives the Professional Numismatists Guild’s Abe Kosoff Founders Award.

GreatCollections to Sell Rare Ingot

Bidders are going crazy for a 1919 Russian gold ingot bearing Imperial hallmarks that will sell on August 18.