News & Notes

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Finland’s Doors to Diplomacy

Finland’s Doors to Diplomacy

May 21, 2025

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Finland's new 2-euro design and gold proof coin emphasize the country's tradition of diplomatic state visits.

Finland’s Doors to Diplomacy
Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

May 19, 2025

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This week's headlines include a new butterfly coin, the 2025 COTY awards, and New York's precious-metal coin tax exemption.

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)
The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

May 15, 2025

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After his passing on April 21, Pope Francis’s legacy lives on through Vatican coins and 12 papal medals buried with him.

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis
Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

May 15, 2025

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Celebrate the launch of DC Comics’ first-ever limited edition Iconic Cover Silver Foils—featuring the legendary Batman comic No. 423.

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil
Reinterpreting Classics in Anime

Reinterpreting Classics in Anime

May 14, 2025

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PopCoins and NumisCollect have released the first coins in a new series that reimagines classic paintings as fun and modern anime scenes.

Reinterpreting Classics in Anime
Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)

Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)

May 12, 2025

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This week's headlines include nickel production, an award-winning quarter, New York's tax exemption, and the Harvey G. Stack Award recipient.

Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)
Journey to Rio de Janeiro

Journey to Rio de Janeiro

May 12, 2025

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Registration is open for the 5th International Convention of Historians and Numismatists, to be held September 2-6 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Journey to Rio de Janeiro
A Proclamation Commemorative

A Proclamation Commemorative

May 8, 2025

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The Perth Mint has released three commemoratives for the 225th anniversary of the Australian Proclamation coins.

A Proclamation Commemorative
Common Cents Act

Common Cents Act

May 7, 2025

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Lawmakers have introduced the Common Cents Act, which would eliminate the U.S. cent one year after it is passed.

Common Cents Act
Paris Mint Commemorates VE-Day

Paris Mint Commemorates VE-Day

May 6, 2025

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The Monnaie de Paris marks the 80th anniversary of Germany’s surrender during World War II (Victory in Europe Day) with several releases.

Paris Mint Commemorates VE-Day
U.S. Coins & Jewelry Expands

U.S. Coins & Jewelry Expands

May 6, 2025

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U.S. Coins & Jewelry, one of the largest coin shops in the country, is opening a new flagship showroom in Houston, Texas, this summer.

U.S. Coins & Jewelry Expands
Notable News (April 29-May 5, 2025)

Notable News (April 29-May 5, 2025)

May 5, 2025

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This week's headlines include the official end of U.S. cents, a Congressional Gold Medal, a new book on medals, and a road full of dimes.

Notable News (April 29-May 5, 2025)