Coin Collecting News & Notes

El Paso Discovery

November 7, 2025

1 min read

A couple in El Paso, Texas, discovered items belonging to Lyman William Hoffecker, the designer of the 1935 Old Spanish Trail half dollar.

El Paso Discovery

The Best of the Mint Finale

November 5, 2025

1 min read

The final issue in the U.S. Mint's Best of the Mint series pays homage to the 1907 Saint-Gaudens double eagle.

The Best of the Mint Finale

Grand Egyptian Museum

November 5, 2025

2 min read

Egypt issued commemorative gold and silver coins to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Notable News (October 28-November 3, 2025)

November 4, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a WWII commemorative, a Peace Corps Congressional gold medal proposal, and a discovery of gold coins in Israel.

Notable News (October 28-November 3, 2025)

A Gold Grinch

November 3, 2025

2 min read

Rare Collectibles TV has released the first gold coin depicting the Grinch from Dr. Seuss's famous Christmas book.

A Gold Grinch

Trick or Treat: Ten Spooky Collectibles

October 31, 2025

4 min read

From Count Dracula to the lunar cycle, Halloween-themed pieces abound for the collector looking to acquire a "boo-tiful" piece or two.

Trick or Treat: Ten Spooky Collectibles

Damaged Dollars

October 31, 2025

1 min read

The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing can replace damaged notes for free if they meet certain conditions.

Damaged Dollars

Ancient Celtic Discovery

October 30, 2025

1 min read

A metal detectorist uncovered a 2,200-year-old Celtic coin in Saxony. The gold quarter stater is the oldest known coin in the region.

Ancient Celtic Discovery

CFA Members Fired

October 29, 2025

1 min read

All six members of the Commission of Fine Arts were fired on October 28 and no new appointments have been made.

CFA Members Fired

Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)

October 28, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Germany's silver commems, medalist Jim Licaretz, Birmingham £5 note, and the 2026 Australian Citizenship $1.

Notable News (October 21-27, 2025)

Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces

October 28, 2025

1 min read

Special treats accompany some of the limited-edition copies of Stephen Pfeil’s acclaimed new book Modern Numismatic Masterpieces.

Book Release: Modern Numismatic Masterpieces

Criminals Target French Museums

October 24, 2025

1 min read

Thieves stole around 2,000 gold and silver coins from the Maison des Lumière, a museum in northeastern France.

Criminals Target French Museums