Coin Collecting News & Notes

Coin Donation Makes a Huge Impact

October 24, 2025

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UMass Lowell has received a generous collection of ancient Roman and Greek coins from David Menchell for student study.

Coin Donation Makes a Huge Impact

Mary Poppins Delights

October 24, 2025

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The Royal Mint has released commemorative 50-pence coins to recognize Mary Poppins, the iconic nanny from P.L. Travers's book series.

Mary Poppins Delights

2026 American Innovation Dollars

October 22, 2025

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The 2026 American Innovation $1 coin designs honor innovations and/or innovators from Iowa, Wisconsin, California, and Minnesota.

2026 American Innovation Dollars

Pack-Ripping Fun

October 21, 2025

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In collaboration with NGC, Ultrabreaks has released its first NGC-certified break pack, which features coins from the Carson City Mint.

Pack-Ripping Fun

Depiction Debate

October 21, 2025

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The Treasury Department has defended its draft of a commemorative $1 coin depicting President Donald Trump for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

Depiction Debate

Notable News (October 15-20, 2025)

October 20, 2025

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This week's headlines include El Salvadoran currency, cent distribution, Royal Mint silver delays, and 2026 American Innovation $1 Coins.

Notable News (October 15-20, 2025)

Whitman Coin Expo Welcomes Visitors in November

October 20, 2025

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Whitman's Winter Coin Expo will return this November with auctions, family-friendly activities, U.S. Mint releases, and more.

Whitman Coin Expo Welcomes Visitors in November

A Semi-Aquatic Symbol

October 17, 2025

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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a silver dollar to honor one of its national symbols, the North American beaver.

A Semi-Aquatic Symbol

A Ghost Story in Silver

October 17, 2025

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As part of its Haunted Canada series, the Royal Canadian Mint released a coin of the Lady in White, who haunts Montmorency Falls.

A Ghost Story in Silver

Obsolete Auction

October 17, 2025

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Closing October 19, Heritage Auctions' sale of over 600 pieces of obsolete currency represents an array of issuers from across the nation.

Obsolete Auction

A Change in Canvas: From Ceiling to Coin

October 16, 2025

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The Monnaie de Paris has issued a collection of coins that pay homage to the history and artistry of the Palais Garnier opera house.

A Change in Canvas: From Ceiling to Coin

A Medieval Cauldron of Coins

October 15, 2025

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A massive hoard containing up to 20,000 silver coins and other artifacts was discovered buried in a copper cauldron in Stockholm, Sweden.

A Medieval Cauldron of Coins