Coin Collecting News & Notes

Showcase Auction Brings Rarities

June 6, 2025

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present a variety of top-shelf collectibles at its June 2025 Showcase Auction.

Showcase Auction Brings Rarities

Notable News (May 28-June 3, 2025)

June 3, 2025

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This week's headlines include Joe Biden commemorative medals, NCBA scholarships, Heritage Auctions milestone, and Bangladesh bank notes.

Notable News (May 28-June 3, 2025)

A “Black Swan” for the Libertad Series

June 2, 2025

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The greatly reduced 2025 mintages for these popular pieces—and the omission of gold examples—will shock collectors.

A “Black Swan” for the Libertad Series

U.S. Mint Showcases Currency Sheets

May 30, 2025

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The U.S. Mint is offering uncut sheets of Series 2021 $5 and Series 2013 $2 notes for sale on its website.

U.S. Mint Showcases Currency Sheets

Newman Grant Recipients Selected for 2025

May 30, 2025

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The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society has awarded its 2025 Newman Grants to five numismatic researchers.

Newman Grant Recipients Selected for 2025

From Circuit Boards to Circulating Coins

May 28, 2025

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The Royal Canadian Mint has partnered with a start-up company that recycles e-waste and turns it into coin and bullion products.

From Circuit Boards to Circulating Coins

First Use of “Turk”

May 28, 2025

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A special coin from the 6th century was unearthed in Uzbekistan. Its inscription carries the earliest written instance of the name “Turk."

First Use of “Turk”

Notable News (May 20-27, 2025)

May 27, 2025

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This week's headlines include the repeal of tax exemptions in Maryland and Washington, Syria’s bank notes, and Whitman's Prestige albums.

Notable News (May 20-27, 2025)

A Chic Commemorative

May 23, 2025

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The Royal Mint released a stylish and colorful coin to honor the 150th anniversary of an iconic British fashion house.

A Chic Commemorative

Finland’s Doors to Diplomacy

May 21, 2025

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Finland's new 2-euro design and gold proof coin emphasize the country's tradition of diplomatic state visits.

Finland’s Doors to Diplomacy

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

May 19, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a new butterfly coin, the 2025 COTY awards, and New York's precious-metal coin tax exemption.

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

May 15, 2025

4 min read

After his passing on April 21, Pope Francis’s legacy lives on through Vatican coins and 12 papal medals buried with him.

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis