News & Notes

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

Notable News (June 17-23, 2025)

Notable News (June 17-23, 2025)

June 24, 2025

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This week's headlines include a free online numismatic seminar, Bulgaria and EU membership, Slovenian commemoratives, and custom DC labels.

Notable News (June 17-23, 2025)
Discover Santorini in Silver

Discover Santorini in Silver

June 23, 2025

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One of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations is now featured in Parthava Coin's popular silver series.

Discover Santorini in Silver
A Latin Teacher’s Legacy

A Latin Teacher’s Legacy

June 20, 2025

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Built over decades by Latin educator Carol F. Ross, a stunning collection of Roman coins surpasses expectations in Doyle's auction.

A Latin Teacher’s Legacy
A Prime Commemorative

A Prime Commemorative

June 20, 2025

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The Royal Mint unveiled a new 2-pound coin to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory in Britain.

A Prime Commemorative
Florida Bullion Law

Florida Bullion Law

June 20, 2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB999 into law, authorizing gold and silver coins to be used as lawful payment.

Florida Bullion Law
Spanish Shipwreck Coins

Spanish Shipwreck Coins

June 19, 2025

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Early 18th-century Spanish cobs uncovered at a shipwreck site help to identify the vessel as the famous San Jose galleon sunk 317 years ago.

Spanish Shipwreck Coins
Sally Ride Collection Hits the Auction Block

Sally Ride Collection Hits the Auction Block

June 19, 2025

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A highly anticipated sale offers more than 50 lots of historically significant items owned by America’s first woman astronaut.

Sally Ride Collection Hits the Auction Block
Notable News (June 10-16, 2025)

Notable News (June 10-16, 2025)

June 16, 2025

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This week's headlines include a Superman coin, a former Latin teacher's collection, 5-lari commemoratives, and the Royal Mint's Zog coins.

Notable News (June 10-16, 2025)
Wall of Gold

Wall of Gold

June 13, 2025

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A gold coin hoard hidden in a wall of a French home and discovered after the owner’s death sold for more than €3 million.

Wall of Gold
Bulgaria Adopts the Euro

Bulgaria Adopts the Euro

June 13, 2025

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After receiving a positive convergence report on June 4, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro on January 1.

Bulgaria Adopts the Euro
Military Privy Marks

Military Privy Marks

June 12, 2025

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The U.S. Mint will offer 2025 silver American Eagles with special privy marks commemorating the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Military Privy Marks
Turning Pain into Purpose

Turning Pain into Purpose

June 12, 2025

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When her father made his final child support payment in 80,000 pennies, Avery Sanford and her mother saw an opportunity to spread kindness. 

Turning Pain into Purpose