Coin Collecting News & Notes

Fifty Thousand Follis

December 1, 2023

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A recreational diver recently discovered a massive hoard of ancient Roman follis off the coast of Sardinia, Italy.

Fifty Thousand Follis

Notable News (November 27-December 4, 2023)

December 1, 2023

2 min read

This week's headlines include upcoming changes to euro bank notes, a new Royal Mint commemorative, and a NCBA seminar.

Notable News (November 27-December 4, 2023)

James Bond Coins Are Back

November 29, 2023

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The Royal Mint once again honors the suave spy with a new coin series inspired by the seven-decades-long film franchise.

James Bond Coins Are Back

Paris Mint’s “Connected” Coin

November 28, 2023

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Owners of this special coin honoring the 100th anniversary of Gustave Eiffel's death can register the piece by scanning it with their phones.

Paris Mint’s “Connected” Coin

College Football Opening Coin Toss

November 22, 2023

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A Saint-Gaudens double eagle was flipped to start the football game between Lamar University and McNeese State University in Beaumont, Texas.

College Football Opening Coin Toss

Canada’s Mint Unveils Charles III Portrait

November 21, 2023

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On November 14, the Royal Canadian Mint debuted its portrait of King Charles III, which will appear on the country's circulating coins.

Canada’s Mint Unveils Charles III Portrait

Douglas Winter Joins Coinfully as Chief Numismatic Advisor

November 20, 2023

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A tech-forward North Carolina firm hires the United States gold-coinage expert in a key numismatic position.

Douglas Winter Joins Coinfully as Chief Numismatic Advisor

Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)

November 15, 2023

1 min read

This week's numismatic headlines include the "Best of the Mint" competition, George F. Kolbe's retirement, and a viral $2 bill.

Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)

2024 Canadian Peace Dollar Released

November 15, 2023

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The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the fifth and final coin design in its blockbuster Peace Dollar series.

2024 Canadian Peace Dollar Released

Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins

November 14, 2023

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The public is invited to rank their favorite U.S. coins to help determine the designs that will be featured in a 2026 "Best of the Mint" collection.

Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins

George Frederick Kolbe Announces His Retirement

November 13, 2023

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Numismatic bookseller and author George Kolbe is retiring from Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers.

George Frederick Kolbe Announces His Retirement

Mission Complete

November 6, 2023

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The Apollo 11 silver dollar was named the named the Best Collectible Silver Coin at the 2023 Mint Directors Conference.

Mission Complete