News & Notes

The go-to news resource for coin and paper money collectors.

Bond Bullion

Bond Bullion

May 15, 2026

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The Royal Mint released the 2026 issue in its James Bond bullion collection to recognize the three most recent films in the spy series.

Bond Bullion
Historic Viking Age Hoard

Historic Viking Age Hoard

May 14, 2026

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Two metal detectorists in Norway recently unearthed a hoard of more than 3,000 coins dating back to the late Viking Age.

Historic Viking Age Hoard
CIT Spotlights Landmarks & Animals

CIT Spotlights Landmarks & Animals

May 14, 2026

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For its spring launch, this innovative Liechtenstein-based brand is highlighting some of the most beautiful natural wonders on Earth.

CIT Spotlights Landmarks & Animals
Blind Boxes & Silver Foils

Blind Boxes & Silver Foils

May 14, 2026

Read time 6 min read

These two innovative products merge precious-metal collecting with pop culture to reach a whole new audience of collectors.

Blind Boxes & Silver Foils
Striking Gold

Striking Gold

May 13, 2026

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The Perth Mint released several commemoratives for the 175th anniversary of the first Australian Gold Rush.

Striking Gold
John Brush Elected PNG President

John Brush Elected PNG President

May 12, 2026

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Rare-coin dealer John Brush has been elected president of the Professional Numismatists Guild for the 2026-28 term.

John Brush Elected PNG President
A Prickly Commemorative

A Prickly Commemorative

May 12, 2026

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The Swissmint released a bimetallic commemorative coin to honor Pro Natura's 2026 Animal of the Year, the hedgehog.

A Prickly Commemorative
New Aristotle’s Vault Course

New Aristotle’s Vault Course

May 11, 2026

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The ANA’s newest expert-led Aristotle’s Vault video series will help collectors turn their passion for numismatics into a career.

New Aristotle’s Vault Course
The Collection Continues

The Collection Continues

May 9, 2026

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The Monnaie de Paris has released its most recent set of commemoratives for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, with seven new coins.

The Collection Continues
Stars, Stripes, and a Gold Buffalo

Stars, Stripes, and a Gold Buffalo

May 7, 2026

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The U.S. Mint has released its 2026 Gold American Buffalo bullion coin with a dual date and Liberty Bell privy mark.

Stars, Stripes, and a Gold Buffalo
All Aboard!

All Aboard!

May 7, 2026

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The Royal Mint has released commemorative coins in honor of the Duchess of Hamilton locomotive, an express passenger train.

All Aboard!
Tour the BEP

Tour the BEP

May 6, 2026

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Visitors to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C., can take free tours to see how U.S. paper currency is made.

Tour the BEP