Coin Collecting News & Notes

CCAC to Host Public Meeting

October 5, 2025

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The public is invited to watch a livestream of the CCAC meeting that will be held via videoconference on October 21.

CCAC to Host Public Meeting

1715 Treasure Fleet Coins Recovered

October 4, 2025

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Treasure hunters recently recovered $1 million in silver and gold coins from the wreckage of a famous fleet.

1715 Treasure Fleet Coins Recovered

Tudor Garden Hoard

October 3, 2025

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Valued at more than $300,000, a hoard of Tudor coins found in a backyard garden in England will be offered at auction in November.

Tudor Garden Hoard

Dear Santa

October 2, 2025

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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a colorful commemorative depicting Santa Claus for the Christmas season.

Dear Santa

Fighting Fakes

October 1, 2025

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The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) recognized a collector and a coin dealer with its Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award.

Fighting Fakes

Commemorative Proposal

September 30, 2025

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Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to place conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s likeness on a commemorative U.S. silver dollar.

Commemorative Proposal

Notable News (September 23-29, 2025)

September 29, 2025

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This week's headlines include a Bluey Christmas coin, a gold 100 ducat of Ferdinand III, 2025 IAPN Book Prize, and a gold theft in Paris.

Notable News (September 23-29, 2025)

Getting the Green Light

September 26, 2025

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The CCAC and CFA recently reviewed designs for the next release in the U.S. Mint’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program.

Getting the Green Light

PNG Executive Assistant

September 26, 2025

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With a background in security at coin shows, Tamara Collett is the new executive assistant for the Professional Numismatists Guild.

PNG Executive Assistant

Go Big & Go Roam

September 26, 2025

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The "Land Down Under" continues to celebrate the 150-plus giant sculptures found throughout Australia with new commemorative coins.

Go Big & Go Roam

Notable News (September 17-22, 2025)

September 22, 2025

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This week's headlines include a Swiss coin honoring hot air balloons, MCA's 2025 release, London's Monopoly game, and American Silver Eagles.

Notable News (September 17-22, 2025)

When Coins Were King

September 22, 2025

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Michael Moran's new book, to be released November 15, offers a fresh perspective on U.S. coinage in the late 1800s to the early 1900s.

When Coins Were King