Coin Collecting News & Notes

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

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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

Frosty Coin

November 6, 2023

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Austria celebrates the beauty of snow on a new release.

Frosty Coin

Heads or Tails?

November 6, 2023

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A recent study proves that the odds of winning a coin toss are not 50/50.

Heads or Tails?

Out with the Old

November 6, 2023

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New British coins feature native flora and fauna of the United Kingdom.

Out with the Old

London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing

November 6, 2023

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The private Pobjoy Mint in London, England, will close at the end of 2023.

London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing