Coin Collecting News & Notes

The Royal Mint Layoffs

March 18, 2025

1 min read

The Royal Mint in Llantrisant will lay off employees in an effort to eliminate redundancies and secure the Mint's future.

The Royal Mint Layoffs

Notable News (March 11-17, 2025)

March 17, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include new Whitman book editions, American Eagle proof coins, CSNS convention, and a John Lennon commemorative.

Notable News (March 11-17, 2025)

Ancient Athenian Silver Sources

March 17, 2025

1 min read

A new study reveals where the ore came from that was used to strike ancient Athens' first series of coins known as the Wappenmünzen.

Ancient Athenian Silver Sources

Harriet Tubman’s Time to Shine?

March 12, 2025

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A new bill was introduced to Congress to feature abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill in place of President Andrew Jackson.

Harriet Tubman’s Time to Shine?

Dr. George Hetrich Collection Purchased

March 11, 2025

1 min read

Collector and token dealer Steve Hayden purchased the extensive Dr. George Hetrich Civil War token collection.

Dr. George Hetrich Collection Purchased

Notable News (March 4-10, 2025)

March 11, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a Pennsylvania show, Miami coin gallery, Eric P. Newman bibliography, and National Medal of Honor Museum.

Notable News (March 4-10, 2025)

Controversy Surrounds January 6 Medals

March 10, 2025

4 min read

The U.S. Mint’s brief removal and restoration of medals commemorating law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol has sparked debate.

Controversy Surrounds January 6 Medals

CSNS Recognizes Jeff Garrett

March 10, 2025

2 min read

Longtime professional numismatist Jeff Garrett is the 2025 recipient of the Central States Numismatic Society’s Q. David Bowers Award.

CSNS Recognizes Jeff Garrett

Play for Coins

March 10, 2025

2 min read

To celebrate more than 100,000 downloads in its soft launch, the video game EIGHTH ERA will award NGC-certified ancient coins as prizes.

Play for Coins

The Kingdom of Bermania Commemorative

March 4, 2025

1 min read

The Kingdom of Bermania recognizes the 50th anniversary of its Big Fig Revolt and King Alanus I with a celebratory commemorative.

The Kingdom of Bermania Commemorative

Notable News (February 25-March 3, 2025)

March 3, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include January 6 commemoratives, a $250 bill proposal, 2025 U.S. Mint sets, and Canada's international coin production.

Notable News (February 25-March 3, 2025)

Historic Hoard Unearthed in Scotland

February 28, 2025

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A cache of 15th-century gold and silver coins buried during a turbulent time in British history was discovered in Scotland.

Historic Hoard Unearthed in Scotland