News & Notes

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

United States Wins “Coin of the Year”

United States Wins “Coin of the Year”

August 8, 2024

Read time 2 min read

The sixth release in the coining facility's series recognizing Liberty beat out 600 coins to earn the top prize.

United States Wins “Coin of the Year”
2024 Silver American Eagles Now Available

2024 Silver American Eagles Now Available

August 7, 2024

Read time 1 min read

The 2024 silver American Eagle proof coins can now be ordered through the U.S. Mint on its website or in its mint stores.

2024 Silver American Eagles Now Available
PNG Bestows Top Honor

PNG Bestows Top Honor

August 6, 2024

Read time 1 min read

Grading service executive Ron Drzewucki receives the Professional Numismatists Guild’s Abe Kosoff Founders Award.

PNG Bestows Top Honor
GreatCollections to Sell Rare Ingot

GreatCollections to Sell Rare Ingot

August 6, 2024

Read time 2 min read

Bidders are going crazy for a 1919 Russian gold ingot bearing Imperial hallmarks that will sell on August 18.

GreatCollections to Sell Rare Ingot
Notable News (July 30-August 5, 2024)

Notable News (July 30-August 5, 2024)

August 6, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include a coin theft in Spain, a record-breaking sale of a 1983 Lincoln cent error, and a book about banking history.

Notable News (July 30-August 5, 2024)
Notable News (July 23-29, 2024)

Notable News (July 23-29, 2024)

July 30, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include a warning about coin scams, new issues from the Hungarian and Croatian Mints, and unfounded rumors.

Notable News (July 23-29, 2024)
AllezAUS

AllezAUS

July 29, 2024

Read time 1 min read

The Royal Australian Mint will gradually release four colored uncirculated $2 coins throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

AllezAUS
Counterfeit Coin Remedy

Counterfeit Coin Remedy

July 29, 2024

Read time 1 min read

ANA World's Fair of Money attendees can have up to three of their counterfeit coins properly marked for free.

Counterfeit Coin Remedy
Notable News (July 16-22, 2024)

Notable News (July 16-22, 2024)

July 23, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include honoring firefighters with a Congressional medal, a new book on French royal coins, and a large cent error.

Notable News (July 16-22, 2024)
BEP Summer Tours

BEP Summer Tours

July 22, 2024

Read time 1 min read

The Bureau of Printing and Engraving's Western Facility in Fort Worth, Texas, will be open for free tours and demonstrations.

BEP Summer Tours
Honor, Courage & Commitment

Honor, Courage & Commitment

July 18, 2024

Read time 1 min read

On July 17, the U.S. Mint unveiled the designs of three commemorative coins marking the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.

Honor, Courage & Commitment