News & Notes

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

ACEF Elects New Board

ACEF Elects New Board

January 29, 2024

Read time 1 min read

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has elected a new board of governors, which consists of 13 officers.

ACEF Elects New Board
Q&A with Heidi Wastweet

Q&A with Heidi Wastweet

January 26, 2024

Read time 5 min read

The renowned sculptor discusses her designs, her decades served in national organizations and committees, and the next generation of artists.

Q&A with Heidi Wastweet
Notable News (January 16-22, 2024)

Notable News (January 16-22, 2024)

January 22, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include a new CCAC chairperson, Stack's Bowers 2024 Professional Numismatist Program, and CCG's upcoming Tokyo office.

Notable News (January 16-22, 2024)
Notable News (January 9-15, 2024)

Notable News (January 9-15, 2024)

January 17, 2024

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This week's headlines include collaboration between the U.S. Mint and the Royal Mint, Heritage Auctions' sales record, and the RMS Republic.

Notable News (January 9-15, 2024)
Two Mints, One Great Design

Two Mints, One Great Design

January 12, 2024

Read time 2 min read

The Royal Mint and the United States Mint have collaborated on a stunning coin that features Lady Liberty and Britannia side-by-side.

Two Mints, One Great Design
Gone to the Dog

Gone to the Dog

January 11, 2024

Read time 1 min read

After a couple's dog ate $4,000 in cash, they had to reconstruct the bills to have them replaced at their local bank.

Gone to the Dog
Summer Seminar Scholarship Opportunity

Summer Seminar Scholarship Opportunity

January 10, 2024

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The National Silver Dollar Roundtable is offering a generous Summer Seminar Scholarship to a word-savvy young collector.

Summer Seminar Scholarship Opportunity
Notable News (January 2-8, 2024)

Notable News (January 2-8, 2024)

January 9, 2024

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include changes to the Boy Scouts Coin Collecting Merit Badge, the euro's 25-year anniversary, and the first coin to be struck in 2024.

Notable News (January 2-8, 2024)
Harriet Tubman Honored on Commemorative Coins

Harriet Tubman Honored on Commemorative Coins

January 5, 2024

Read time 2 min read

These striking new coins from the U.S. Mint honoring the brave abolitionist are sure to have red hot sales.

Harriet Tubman Honored on Commemorative Coins
2024 American Innovation Dollars

2024 American Innovation Dollars

January 5, 2024

Read time 2 min read

The U.S. Mint recognizes American innovation on an annual coin series. The 2024 releases celebrate Illinois, Alabama, Maine, and Missouri.

2024 American Innovation Dollars
A Long Way from Home

A Long Way from Home

January 4, 2024

Read time 1 min read

An ancient Byzantine coin was found in south-central Norway, 1,600 miles from its point of origin, in December.

A Long Way from Home
Tree of Life

Tree of Life

January 4, 2024

Read time 1 min read

Tara Coins announces the popular retailer, APMEX, as the U.S. distributor for its Tree of Life gold and silver rounds.

Tree of Life