Coin Collecting News & Notes

Artistic Theft

July 18, 2024

1 min read

Brazilian artist Ilê Sartuzi stole a silver coin from the British Museum and filmed the act to make a statement on cultural theft.

Artistic Theft

ANA Eagle to Debut in Rosemont

July 16, 2024

4 min read

The ANA and Minted Assets have joined forces to create the first-ever decimalized legal-tender coins issued for an ANA convention!

ANA Eagle to Debut in Rosemont

Notable News (July 9-15, 2024)

July 16, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a panel on exonumia, Civil War soldiers receive the Medal of Honor, and a new Stack's Bowers office in Europe.

Notable News (July 9-15, 2024)

Choose the Next Superhero Coin!

July 12, 2024

1 min read

Make your selections for the DC heroes that you'd like to see featured on the U.S. Mint's upcoming collector coins.

Choose the Next Superhero Coin!

2026 World Cup Hold Up

July 12, 2024

3 min read

The authorizing legislation for the U.S. Mint's 2026 World Cup commemorative coin program contains several flaws.

2026 World Cup Hold Up

A Long-Awaited Medal

July 9, 2024

4 min read

Britain's Royal Mint has honored Benedetto Pistrucci and his celebrated Waterloo medal design in its popular Great Engravers series.

A Long-Awaited Medal

Notable News (July 2-8, 2024)

July 8, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include higher prices on U.S. Mint silver coins, WitterBrick boxes, and an upcoming CCAC discussion on 2026 releases.

Notable News (July 2-8, 2024)

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

1 min read

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