News & Notes

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

Notable News (June 11-18, 2024)

Notable News (June 11-18, 2024)

June 18, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include a U.S. Mint release this fall, a new CCAC member, and a special honor for the nation's third chief engraver.

Notable News (June 11-18, 2024)
“Freedom” Coin in Canada

“Freedom” Coin in Canada

June 14, 2024

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The second coin to feature a dual-sided, three-dimensional sculpture beautifully depicts Freedom as an allegorical figure.

“Freedom” Coin in Canada
Money Talks Exhibit at the Ashmolean

Money Talks Exhibit at the Ashmolean

June 14, 2024

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The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, opens a new exhibit to examine the role money plays in art, society, and commerce.

Money Talks Exhibit at the Ashmolean
Notable News (June 4-10, 2024)

Notable News (June 4-10, 2024)

June 10, 2024

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This week's headlines include England's King Charles III bank notes, the U.S. Mint's Buffalo gold proof coin, and successful magnet fishers.

Notable News (June 4-10, 2024)
Germania Mint “Blockbuster Bars”

Germania Mint “Blockbuster Bars”

June 7, 2024

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The company's "Goddesses" series, which elegantly depicts major Germanic deities, has been a runaway success.

Germania Mint “Blockbuster Bars”
John Kraljevich Joins Stack’s Bowers

John Kraljevich Joins Stack’s Bowers

June 5, 2024

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Respected dealer and author John Kraljevich joins Stack's Bowers as director of numismatic Americana, a newly created position.

John Kraljevich Joins Stack’s Bowers
Egyptian Treasures to Debut at ANA Show

Egyptian Treasures to Debut at ANA Show

June 4, 2024

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The latest Tyrant Collection exhibit takes World’s Fair of Money® attendees on a journey to the famed civilization along the Nile.

Egyptian Treasures to Debut at ANA Show
Royal Mint Inks Distribution Deal with RARCOA

Royal Mint Inks Distribution Deal with RARCOA

June 4, 2024

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RARCOA becomes the exclusive U.S. distributor for the Royal Mint ever growing Commemorative Coins division.

Royal Mint Inks Distribution Deal with RARCOA
Notable News (May 29-June 3, 2024)

Notable News (May 29-June 3, 2024)

June 3, 2024

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This week's headlines include a commemorative coin proposal, a new dealer directory, and John Kraljevich joining Stack's Bowers Galleries

Notable News (May 29-June 3, 2024)
Medal Series Ends After 54 Years

Medal Series Ends After 54 Years

June 3, 2024

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The Jewish-American Hall of Fame will discontinue its iconic medal series, which debuted in 1969, citing rising costs.

Medal Series Ends After 54 Years
Cup Runneth Over

Cup Runneth Over

May 31, 2024

Read time 2 min read

Benjamin D.R. Hellings has published a book on the Naseby Cup, a stunning work of numismatic art made to commemorate the Battle of Naseby.

Cup Runneth Over
Gold & Silver Continue to Hit Highs

Gold & Silver Continue to Hit Highs

May 30, 2024

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Spot gold and silver prices have had quite a run this spring, and their upward momentum seems all but certain.

Gold & Silver Continue to Hit Highs