Coin Collecting News & Notes

Notable News (January 13-20, 2026)

January 20, 2026

1 min read

This week's headlines include BAC's launch, 2026 FIFA World Cup commems, congressional gold medal proposal, and polymer 1-rial notes.

Notable News (January 13-20, 2026)

Pennies-a-Plenty

January 20, 2026

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Months after the U.S. Mint struck the last circulating cents, the now-obsolete coins are still widely available.

Pennies-a-Plenty

U.S. Mint Pricing Changes

January 17, 2026

1 min read

The U.S. Mint will implement pricing changes on its website, with some products potentially being temporarily removed.

U.S. Mint Pricing Changes

Early U.S. Ultra Rarities to Fetch Big Sums at Auction

January 16, 2026

2 min read

Multiple coins from the 1790s already stand at over $1 million each in a GreatCollections sale that closes January 18.

Early U.S. Ultra Rarities to Fetch Big Sums at Auction

British Milestones

January 15, 2026

2 min read

The British Royal Mint has unveiled a collection of 2026 ommemoratives that celebrate landmark anniversaries in British history

British Milestones

Supersonic Travel

January 15, 2026

1 min read

The Royal Mint unveils a coin celebrating the remarkable Concorde and its first commercial flight 50 years ago.

Supersonic Travel

Notable News (January 7-12, 2026)

January 12, 2026

1 min read

This week's headlines include presidential medals, Stack's Bowers Galleries, PNG award nominations, and U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis.

Notable News (January 7-12, 2026)

2026 Native American Dollar

January 10, 2026

1 min read

Oneida woman Polly Cooper, an American Revolutionary War hero, is honored on the 2026 Native American dollar.

2026 Native American Dollar

The Woman Behind America250

January 9, 2026

2 min read

Rosa "Rosie" Gumataotao Rios is the driving force behind America250, an initiative that will feature celebrations and events throughout 2026.

The Woman Behind America250

Lone Star Bullion

January 6, 2026

1 min read

The Texas Bullion Depository has released commemorative gold and silver coins, as well as Redback gold notes, for collectors.

Lone Star Bullion

Notable News (December 30, 2025-January 6, 2026)

January 6, 2026

1 min read

This week's headlines include Wozniak $2 bills, a call for artists, the 2026 Mayflower Compact quarters, and a Scottish counterfeiter.

Notable News (December 30, 2025-January 6, 2026)

Treasury Guidance on Cent Phaseout

January 5, 2026

2 min read

The U.S. Treasury has released recommendations on how to handle cash transactions now that the cent is no longer being produced.

Treasury Guidance on Cent Phaseout