Coin Collecting News & Notes

Collectors Flock to Kookaburra Coins

January 30, 2026

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The Perth Mint’s 2026 release in its popular silver bullion series depicts the beloved bird soaring over the Australian landscape.

Collectors Flock to Kookaburra Coins

Artificial Propaganda

January 28, 2026

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AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online and garner attention after an armed group in Myanmar declares independence.

Artificial Propaganda

Notable News (January 21-26, 2026)

January 28, 2026

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This week's headlines include curator Alan Stahl's retirement, IAPN Book Prize nomination, California burger bust, and $TRUMP meme coin.

Notable News (January 21-26, 2026)

A Stroke of Genius

January 28, 2026

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The Monnaie de Paris has unveiled its latest trilogy dedicated to the Genius, with the first issue depicting the Genius of Liberty.

A Stroke of Genius

NGC Launches America250 Labels

January 26, 2026

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Numismatic Guaranty Company will feature the official America250™ logo on a new certification label for its slabs in 2026.

NGC Launches America250 Labels

Elongated Cent Collectors Press on Amid Penny Pause

January 26, 2026

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The end of circulating cent production is changing the game for collectors of elongated cents, or “pressed pennies.”

Elongated Cent Collectors Press on Amid Penny Pause

A Timely Tribute

January 23, 2026

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Rare Collectibles TV has released silver and gold Continental Currency commemoratives to coincide with the United States' 250th anniversary.

A Timely Tribute

Bullion Highs & Lows

January 23, 2026

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Bullion purchases in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom saw large increases and steep declines.

Bullion Highs & Lows

Silver American Eagles Turn 40 in 2026

January 22, 2026

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Introduced in 1986, the U.S. Mint's silver American Eagle bullion coin celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Silver American Eagles Turn 40 in 2026

Notable News (January 13-20, 2026)

January 20, 2026

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This week's headlines include BAC's launch, 2026 FIFA World Cup commems, congressional gold medal proposal, and polymer 1-rial notes.

Notable News (January 13-20, 2026)

Pennies-a-Plenty

January 20, 2026

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Months after the U.S. Mint struck the last circulating cents, the now-obsolete coins are still widely available.

Pennies-a-Plenty

U.S. Mint Pricing Changes

January 17, 2026

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The U.S. Mint will implement pricing changes on its website, with some products potentially being temporarily removed.

U.S. Mint Pricing Changes