Coin Collecting News & Notes

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

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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

Notable News (June 11-18, 2024)

June 18, 2024

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

June 14, 2024

3 min read

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

June 14, 2024

2 min read

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