News & Notes

An Enormous Note

One of the largest bank notes ever printed, a 1998 Philippines 100,000-piso note, will be offered at auction this Wednesday, August 28. 

From Waste to Riches

The Royal Mint’s recycling plant extracts gold from old, unwanted electronics and uses it to create jewelry, and later, coins.

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.

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