News & Notes

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

Notable News (January 1-7, 2025)

Notable News (January 1-7, 2025)

January 8, 2025

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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)
Nellie Tayloe Ross Day

Nellie Tayloe Ross Day

January 3, 2025

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Wyoming will celebrate Nellie Tayloe Ross Day on January 5, the 100th anniversary of Ross taking office as the state’s first female governor.

Nellie Tayloe Ross Day
New Year, New Commemoratives

New Year, New Commemoratives

January 3, 2025

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The Royal Mint has unveiled the designs for five commemorative coins that will appear in the 2025 annual sets.

New Year, New Commemoratives
Whitman Acquires Friedberg References

Whitman Acquires Friedberg References

January 2, 2025

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The famed numismatic publisher has recently purchased the publishing rights to a handful of iconic references.

Whitman Acquires Friedberg References
Notable News (December 24-31, 2024)

Notable News (December 24-31, 2024)

December 31, 2024

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This week's headlines includes new polymer peso notes, the ANS's relocation, and a new coin recognizing Aesop's Fables.

Notable News (December 24-31, 2024)
U.S. Mint Updates Educational Website

U.S. Mint Updates Educational Website

December 30, 2024

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The U.S. Mint has revamped its Coin Classroom website to better provide educational resources for children and educators.

U.S. Mint Updates Educational Website
Ellsworth’s Early Cents

Ellsworth’s Early Cents

December 24, 2024

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On January 9 at the FUN Convention, Heritage Auctions will conduct the sale of Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth’s collection of U.S. large cents.

Ellsworth’s Early Cents
How the U.S. Mint is Changing

How the U.S. Mint is Changing

December 24, 2024

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The U.S. coining facility is investing in modern minting practices and coins that celebrate pop culture and upcoming anniversaries.

How the U.S. Mint is Changing
Precious Crypto

Precious Crypto

December 23, 2024

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Two bills in the Texas House of Representatives propose a state-backed cryptocurrency, fully redeemable in precious metals.

Precious Crypto
The “Red Book” Podcast

The “Red Book” Podcast

December 18, 2024

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Greysheet's new podcast explores the history of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" and is hosted by John Feigenbaum and Jeff Garrett.

The “Red Book” Podcast
Notable News (December 10-16, 2024)

Notable News (December 10-16, 2024)

December 16, 2024

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This week's headlines include the discontinuation of the ruble coin, sale of a Marcus Brutus aureus, and a British Navy commemorative.

Notable News (December 10-16, 2024)