Coin Collecting News & Notes

Trump Meme Coins

January 23, 2025

2 min read

On January 17, the 47th president and first lady launched personally branded cryptocurrency that quickly grew in popularity.

Trump Meme Coins

Lead Pollution in the Roman Empire

January 22, 2025

1 min read

The recent study indicates that silver mining and smelting in the ancient Roman Empire caused harmful amounts of lead pollution in the air.

Lead Pollution in the Roman Empire

Notable News (January 14-21, 2025)

January 22, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include The Waterloo Medal—Victory coin, EAC convention, Virginia colonial coinage newsletter, and 2025 quarters.

Notable News (January 14-21, 2025)

2024 MCA Club Medal

January 21, 2025

1 min read

The Medal Collectors of America (MCA) has released its 2024 club medal, “The Collectors’ Garden,” designed by Louisa Sanders.

2024 MCA Club Medal

Calling All Artists

January 17, 2025

1 min read

Artists can apply for the Art of Engraving scholarship to attend week two of the ANA's 2025 Summer Seminar.

Calling All Artists

An Orwellian Commemorative

January 17, 2025

2 min read

The Royal Mint's new £2 coin honors noted science-fiction writer George Orwell on the 75th anniversary of his death.

An Orwellian Commemorative

Summer Seminar Grant Program

January 16, 2025

1 min read

The ANA is thrilled to continue its Summer Seminar grant program with support from the Thomas Family Foundation.

Summer Seminar Grant Program

NumisMaster Welcomes Jeff Starck as Market Analyst

January 14, 2025

1 min read

A renowned numismatist and writer will bring his three decades of editorial experience to Numismatic News.

NumisMaster Welcomes Jeff Starck as Market Analyst

Newman Grant Program

January 14, 2025

1 min read

The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society has opened applications for its 2025 Newman Grant Program.

Newman Grant Program

Notable News (January 8-14, 2025)

January 14, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include MCA awards, Chinese commemoratives, numismatic satire, and 2025 Native American dollars.

Notable News (January 8-14, 2025)

European Mints Dazzle Collectors

January 14, 2025

4 min read

Coining facilities from Paris, Rome, and the United Kingdom are offering some impressive pieces just in time for the new year.

European Mints Dazzle Collectors

Notable News (January 1-7, 2025)

January 8, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, a Canadian discovery $2 note, and a new numismatic exhibit.

Notable News (January 1-7, 2025)