Coin Collecting News & Notes

Dr. George Hetrich Collection Purchased

March 11, 2025

1 min read

Collector and token dealer Steve Hayden purchased the extensive Dr. George Hetrich Civil War token collection.

Dr. George Hetrich Collection Purchased

Notable News (March 4-10, 2025)

March 11, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a Pennsylvania show, Miami coin gallery, Eric P. Newman bibliography, and National Medal of Honor Museum.

Notable News (March 4-10, 2025)

Controversy Surrounds January 6 Medals

March 10, 2025

4 min read

The U.S. Mint’s brief removal and restoration of medals commemorating law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol has sparked debate.

Controversy Surrounds January 6 Medals

CSNS Recognizes Jeff Garrett

March 10, 2025

2 min read

Longtime professional numismatist Jeff Garrett is the 2025 recipient of the Central States Numismatic Society’s Q. David Bowers Award.

CSNS Recognizes Jeff Garrett

Play for Coins

March 10, 2025

2 min read

To celebrate more than 100,000 downloads in its soft launch, the video game EIGHTH ERA will award NGC-certified ancient coins as prizes.

Play for Coins

The Kingdom of Bermania Commemorative

March 4, 2025

1 min read

The Kingdom of Bermania recognizes the 50th anniversary of its Big Fig Revolt and King Alanus I with a celebratory commemorative.

The Kingdom of Bermania Commemorative

Notable News (February 25-March 3, 2025)

March 3, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include January 6 commemoratives, a $250 bill proposal, 2025 U.S. Mint sets, and Canada's international coin production.

Notable News (February 25-March 3, 2025)

Historic Hoard Unearthed in Scotland

February 28, 2025

1 min read

A cache of 15th-century gold and silver coins buried during a turbulent time in British history was discovered in Scotland.

Historic Hoard Unearthed in Scotland

Cutting Out Counterfeits

February 27, 2025

1 min read

Research by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board shows that the number of counterfeit bills in circulation has plunged over the past 20 years.

Cutting Out Counterfeits

D.C. Memorialized on Tiffany Art’s Latest Coin

February 26, 2025

1 min read

Tiffany Art has released the newest addition to its intricately designed collection of coins depicting prominent cities.

D.C. Memorialized on Tiffany Art’s Latest Coin

Notable News (February 19-24, 2025)

February 25, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include the latest Red Book's release, a possible gold Sacagawea dollar, and nickel production costs.

Notable News (February 19-24, 2025)

Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award

February 21, 2025

2 min read

The Central Bank of Kenya's new bank note series won a prestigious award for the notes' new security features.

Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award