Coin Collecting News & Notes

Marine Corps Medal

December 13, 2023

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The latest offering in the U.S. Mint's bronze medal Armed Forces series pays tribute to the United States Marine Corps.

Marine Corps Medal

Latvia’s Fashion Coin

December 12, 2023

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The Latvian Mint's latest collector coin celebrates three decades of bold, innovative fashion from the country's capital city.

Latvia’s Fashion Coin

Notable News (December 5-11, 2023)

December 12, 2023

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This week's headlines include leadership changes at CAC, a history of the New Orleans Mint, and a rare book about an 18th-century collection.

Notable News (December 5-11, 2023)

Treasures of the ANA Museum

December 7, 2023

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The feature presentation from the NNP Symposium highlights some of the spectacular rarities of the ANA's Edward C. Rochette Money Museum.

Treasures of the ANA Museum

Mercanti’s Lion & Eagle Coin

December 7, 2023

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The former U.S. Mint engraver has crafted a new coin representing the bond between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Mercanti’s Lion & Eagle Coin

Picture Perfect

December 4, 2023

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The 54th medal for the Jewish-American Hall of Fame highlights Solomon Nunes Carvalho, a photographer, inventor, and artist.

Picture Perfect

A Fantastic Find

December 4, 2023

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A hoard of over 100,000 coins, dating between 175 B.C. and A.D. 1265, was found in Japan, 60 miles northwest of Tokyo.

A Fantastic Find

Way Too Far

December 2, 2023

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Media coverage led to the misconception that the denomination itself is valuable, but it is time to squash the myth that $2 notes are rare.

Way Too Far

Crowning Achievement

December 1, 2023

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On November 23, the Royal Australian Mint released a surprise 50-cent commemorative honoring the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Crowning Achievement

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