News & Notes

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

Princess of the Press

Princess of the Press

February 9, 2026

Read time 5 min read

Ida B. Wells was an outspoken journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist who was honored in the American Women Quarters™ program.

Princess of the Press
Notable News (February 4-9, 2026)

Notable News (February 4-9, 2026)

February 9, 2026

Read time 1 min read

This week’s headlines include cash bouquets, a Royal Australian Mint commemorative, CCAC meeting, and U.S. Mint price updates.

Notable News (February 4-9, 2026)
The Hunt Is On

The Hunt Is On

February 7, 2026

Read time 3 min read

The Royal Mint is holding a national treasure hunt built around a puzzling and intricate coin inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.

The Hunt Is On
Winter Olympic Commemoratives

Winter Olympic Commemoratives

February 6, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The Italian Mint released a series of coins honoring the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina.

Winter Olympic Commemoratives
Super Bowl Surprise

Super Bowl Surprise

February 6, 2026

Read time 2 min read

The NFL will use a restrike of one of the most iconic medals in American history for the coin toss at Super Bowl LX. 

Super Bowl Surprise
To the Market

To the Market

February 6, 2026

Read time 1 min read

Stack's Bowers Galleries has launched Stack's Marketplace to provide collectors with a secure e-commerce website.

To the Market
One, Two, Three Strikes

One, Two, Three Strikes

February 6, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin Program celebrates the establishment of the Negro National League.

One, Two, Three Strikes
Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

February 5, 2026

Read time 4 min read

Investors looking to capitalize on silver’s momentum may wonder which is the better choice: 1-ounce silver bars or 1-ounce silver coins?

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins
Power of the Quill

Power of the Quill

February 4, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The first issue in the U.S. Mint's Charters of Freedom series recognizes the Declaration of Independence on a platinum $100 coin.

Power of the Quill
An Auction to Remember

An Auction to Remember

February 3, 2026

Read time 2 min read

Stack's Bowers Galleries held the James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part II auction, with the gold coins offered valued at over $10 million.

An Auction to Remember
Notable News (January 27-February 3, 2026)

Notable News (January 27-February 3, 2026)

February 3, 2026

Read time 1 min read

This week’s headlines include new Taiwanese bank notes, PCGS turning 40, a free symposium, and TEC's 60th anniversary.

Notable News (January 27-February 3, 2026)
Canada Honors Centennial of Royal Canadian Legion

Canada Honors Centennial of Royal Canadian Legion

February 1, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint has released commemorative coins honoring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Canada Honors Centennial of Royal Canadian Legion