Coin Collecting News & Notes

World Cup Collection

May 20, 2026

2 min read

The Monnaie de Paris has released a collection of commemorative gold and silver coins in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup Collection

The Dark Side of the Coin

May 18, 2026

1 min read

The Royal Mint produced commemorative coins to recognize the internationally renowned English rock band, Pink Floyd.

The Dark Side of the Coin

Art Mint Celebrates Greatest U.S. Coins

May 18, 2026

4 min read

A number of foreign private coining facilities have started releasing collector coins that celebrate America 250 ahead of the U.S. Mint.

Art Mint Celebrates Greatest U.S. Coins

A Numismatic Celebration at Monticello

May 18, 2026

1 min read

The U.S. Mint will mark the release of the Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial quarter at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home.

A Numismatic Celebration at Monticello

Doubled Die Cent Hammers for $64,000

May 17, 2026

1 min read

A rare Mint State-63 Red-Brown 1988 “Doubled Ear” Lincoln cent sold at a DLRC auction for $64,000 in April.

Doubled Die Cent Hammers for $64,000

Maryland’s Sales-Tax Exemption Expands

May 16, 2026

1 min read

Maryland legislators unanimously advanced a tax reform bill expanding its precious-metals exemption to sales beyond the Baltimore Expo.

Maryland’s Sales-Tax Exemption Expands

Bond Bullion

May 15, 2026

1 min read

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

May 14, 2026

1 min read

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

May 14, 2026

3 min read

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 13, 2026

1 min read

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

Striking Gold

John Brush Elected PNG President

May 12, 2026

1 min read

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

John Brush Elected PNG President