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Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

February 5, 2026

Read time 4 min read

Investors looking to capitalize on silver’s momentum may wonder which is the better choice: 1-ounce silver bars or 1-ounce silver coins?

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins
Power of the Quill

Power of the Quill

February 4, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The first issue in the U.S. Mint's Charters of Freedom series recognizes the Declaration of Independence on a platinum $100 coin.

Power of the Quill
An Auction to Remember

An Auction to Remember

February 3, 2026

Read time 2 min read

Stack's Bowers Galleries held the James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part II auction, with the gold coins offered valued at over $10 million.

An Auction to Remember
Notable News (January 27-February 3, 2026)

Notable News (January 27-February 3, 2026)

February 3, 2026

Read time 1 min read

This week’s headlines include new Taiwanese bank notes, PCGS turning 40, a free symposium, and TEC's 60th anniversary.

Notable News (January 27-February 3, 2026)
Canada Honors Centennial of Royal Canadian Legion

Canada Honors Centennial of Royal Canadian Legion

February 1, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint has released commemorative coins honoring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Canada Honors Centennial of Royal Canadian Legion
Collectors Flock to Kookaburra Coins

Collectors Flock to Kookaburra Coins

January 30, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The Perth Mint’s 2026 release in its popular silver bullion series depicts the beloved bird soaring over the Australian landscape.

Collectors Flock to Kookaburra Coins
Artificial Propaganda

Artificial Propaganda

January 28, 2026

Read time 1 min read

AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online and garner attention after an armed group in Myanmar declares independence.

Artificial Propaganda
Notable News (January 21-26, 2026)

Notable News (January 21-26, 2026)

January 28, 2026

Read time 1 min read

This week's headlines include curator Alan Stahl's retirement, IAPN Book Prize nomination, California burger bust, and $TRUMP meme coin.

Notable News (January 21-26, 2026)
A Stroke of Genius

A Stroke of Genius

January 28, 2026

Read time 1 min read

The Monnaie de Paris has unveiled its latest trilogy dedicated to the Genius, with the first issue depicting the Genius of Liberty.

A Stroke of Genius
NGC Launches America250 Labels

NGC Launches America250 Labels

January 26, 2026

Read time 1 min read

Numismatic Guaranty Company will feature the official America250™ logo on a new certification label for its slabs in 2026.

NGC Launches America250 Labels