Coin Collecting News & Notes

2026 World Cup Hold Up

July 12, 2024

3 min read

The authorizing legislation for the U.S. Mint's 2026 World Cup commemorative coin program contains several flaws.

2026 World Cup Hold Up

A Long-Awaited Medal

July 9, 2024

4 min read

Britain's Royal Mint has honored Benedetto Pistrucci and his celebrated Waterloo medal design in its popular Great Engravers series.

A Long-Awaited Medal

Notable News (July 2-8, 2024)

July 8, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include higher prices on U.S. Mint silver coins, WitterBrick boxes, and an upcoming CCAC discussion on 2026 releases.

Notable News (July 2-8, 2024)

Notable News (June 25-July 1, 2024)

July 2, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include silver cobs recovered from the 1715 Treasure Fleet, Olympics-themed coins, and a new NumisCollect series.

Notable News (June 25-July 1, 2024)

Behind the Badge

July 1, 2024

1 min read

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently acquired nearly 150 historic Charleston slave badges.

Behind the Badge

Birds of a Feather

July 1, 2024

1 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a coin that celebrates the American goldfinch as part of its Colorful Birds series.

Birds of a Feather

Iconic Writer Celebrated During RCM Coin Launch

June 26, 2024

1 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint recognized "Anne of Green Gables" author L.M. Montgomery with a coin launch party on June 26.

Iconic Writer Celebrated During RCM Coin Launch

Photographic Plate Discovery

June 25, 2024

2 min read

A previously unknown illustrated catalog of a renowned 20th century coin dealer was found in the ANA's Library.

Photographic Plate Discovery

Silver Proof Sets Launch June 27

June 25, 2024

1 min read

The 10-coin set recognizes the American Women Quarters program, Native Americans, and tried-and-true circulating designs.

Silver Proof Sets Launch June 27

St. George & the Dragon, Reimagined

June 25, 2024

2 min read

The Royal Mint and the Perth Mint's newest issues depict a famous mythical tale of good versus evil for a new generation.

St. George & the Dragon, Reimagined

Notable News (June 19-24, 2024)

June 25, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a reference on a Morgan dollar variety, Japan's new bank notes, and a bank-note industry merger.

Notable News (June 19-24, 2024)

Unearthed History

June 19, 2024

2 min read

Israeli archaeologists discovered a coin hoard likely placed during the Gallus Revolt in the ancient city of Lod.

Unearthed History