News & Notes

The go-to news resource for coin and paper money collectors.

Cutting Out Counterfeits

Cutting Out Counterfeits

February 27, 2025

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Research by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board shows that the number of counterfeit bills in circulation has plunged over the past 20 years.

Cutting Out Counterfeits
D.C. Memorialized on Tiffany Art’s Latest Coin

D.C. Memorialized on Tiffany Art’s Latest Coin

February 26, 2025

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Tiffany Art has released the newest addition to its intricately designed collection of coins depicting prominent cities.

D.C. Memorialized on Tiffany Art’s Latest Coin
Notable News (February 19-24, 2025)

Notable News (February 19-24, 2025)

February 25, 2025

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This week's headlines include the latest Red Book's release, a possible gold Sacagawea dollar, and nickel production costs.

Notable News (February 19-24, 2025)
Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award

Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award

February 21, 2025

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The Central Bank of Kenya's new bank note series won a prestigious award for the notes' new security features.

Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award
2025 Professional Numismatist Program

2025 Professional Numismatist Program

February 21, 2025

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Stack's Bowers Galleries will hold its 2025 Professional Numismatist Program in Costa Mesa, California, in July.

2025 Professional Numismatist Program
Scouts at the National Money Show

Scouts at the National Money Show

February 21, 2025

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Scouts are encouraged to attend the Young Collectors Corner at the ANA's National Money Show to learn about numismatics.

Scouts at the National Money Show
First Amendment Final Coin

First Amendment Final Coin

February 20, 2025

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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution coin series concludes with the release of the final issue: the right to petition.

First Amendment Final Coin
Notable News (February 11-18, 2025)

Notable News (February 11-18, 2025)

February 18, 2025

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This week's headlines include a Tudor Beasts addition, a redesigned Kazakhstan 2,000-tenge bank note, and the return of a stolen coin.

Notable News (February 11-18, 2025)
Five-Coin Auction: Paul McCartney Pieces

Five-Coin Auction: Paul McCartney Pieces

February 14, 2025

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries is partnering with the Royal Mint to conduct a special auction of five large coins honoring musician Paul McCartney.

Five-Coin Auction: Paul McCartney Pieces
Instant Icon Debuts at World Money Fair

Instant Icon Debuts at World Money Fair

February 11, 2025

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Sculptor Chiara Principe debuted her stunning new gold-coin design at the world's largest coin convention in late January.

Instant Icon Debuts at World Money Fair
Notable News (February 3-10, 2025)

Notable News (February 3-10, 2025)

February 11, 2025

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This week's headlines include Red Arrows commemoratives, PCGS submission revamp, World Money Fair attendance, and PNG nominations.

Notable News (February 3-10, 2025)
Anti-Counterfeiting Award

Anti-Counterfeiting Award

February 10, 2025

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ACEF is seeking nominees for its Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award, which recognizes anti-counterfeiting efforts.

Anti-Counterfeiting Award