Coin Collecting News & Notes

Notable News (February 27-March 4, 2024)

March 4, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include credit cards vs. cash, the Huntington Medal Award recipient, and designs for the U.S. Semiquincentennial coins.

Notable News (February 27-March 4, 2024)

U.S. Mint Debuts Greatest Generation Coins

February 28, 2024

1 min read

The U.S. Mint's newest commemoratives, which recognize the 20th anniversary of the National World War II Memorial, go on sale February 29.

U.S. Mint Debuts Greatest Generation Coins

Notable News (February 21-26, 2024)

February 26, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a numismatist's milestone birthday, the unusual diet of an alligator at a Nebraska zoo, and the first Boy Scout to complete his Coin Collecting Merit Badge via the ANA's eLearning program.

Notable News (February 21-26, 2024)

Paris 2024 Olympics Coins

February 23, 2024

1 min read

The Monnaie de Paris has released four designs to mark the final year of its Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Sports Series.

Paris 2024 Olympics Coins

Leadership Change at the American Numismatic Society

February 22, 2024

1 min read

ANS Executive Director Dr. Gilles Bransbourg has stepped down from his position at the prestigious organization.

Leadership Change at the American Numismatic Society

smartminting© 4.0 Debuts with Iron Knight

February 22, 2024

2 min read

In June, CIT Coin Invest AG will debut a new issue with 200 percent more relief than the average collector coin.

smartminting© 4.0 Debuts with Iron Knight

Q&A with Beth Zaiken

February 21, 2024

5 min read

A narrative-driven artist brings her love of storytelling to the bold designs she produces for the United States Mint.

Q&A with Beth Zaiken

Furry Friend

February 21, 2024

1 min read

The Royal Dutch Mint produced a 5-euro coin for Luxembourg that highlights the diminutive native garden dormouse.

Furry Friend

Notable News (February 14-20, 2024)

February 20, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a CCAC appointee, a Bank of England exhibit, and the newest release in the U.S. Mint's Constitution series.

Notable News (February 14-20, 2024)

The Australian Dollar’s Decline

February 16, 2024

2 min read

People are using cash less often, which is impacting Australia’s economy to the degree that the future of hard money has come into question.

The Australian Dollar’s Decline

High in the Sky

February 16, 2024

1 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a double-sided Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) coin for the Year of the Dragon.

High in the Sky

Notable News (February 7-13, 2024)

February 13, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include 2024 Olympic medals, Dominican Republic bank notes, and the CSNS May convention.

Notable News (February 7-13, 2024)