News & Notes

Damaged Dollars

Stores, ATMs, and banks around the United States will stop accepting paper money that is deemed “mutilated.”

National Coin Week Theme

The ANA is accepting submissions to name this year's National Coin Week, which is based on the theme of pop culture in numismatics.

A Mammoth of a Coin

The Royal Mint has released its Ice Age Giants collection, with one issue highlighting the steppe mammoth.

Star Privy Silver Eagles Entice Young Collectors

The United States Mint and a video game studio are collaborating to issue the second-ever silver American Eagle with a privy mark.

Notable News (October 16-21, 2024)

This week's headlines include a valuable find in a British field, Flowing Hair silver medals, and the Smithsonian's "Value of Money" gallery.

Perth Mint’s Slithering Specimens

The Perth Mint in Australia has recently debuted a new series celebrating the Chinese Zodiac's 2025 Year of the Snake.

Baltimore Winter Expo

The Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo will be held November 14-16. The free event will feature over 1,000 independent dealers.

Notable News (October 8-15, 2024)

This week's headlines include unusual Australian coins, the Royal Mint's new sovereigns, a Canadian wheat-themed nickel, and more.

Coins for the Cure

To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whitman Brands has partnered with Susan G. Komen to release a limited-edition pink coin album.

Notable News (October 1-7, 2024)

The Value of Cryptocurrency

Recent research shows that 96% of cryptocurrencies are worth less than $1, with 85% being worth less than 1 cent.

Hidden Treasure

Jon Collins-Black created a nationwide treasure hunt in the spirit of Forrest Fenn. Clues can be found in his book, There's Treasure Inside.