Coin Collecting News & Notes

Did the Flowing Hair Dollars Sell Out?

December 6, 2024

3 min read

These popular mint pieces, which carry a hefty price tag, sold out in just four minutes. But conflicting information suggests otherwise.

Did the Flowing Hair Dollars Sell Out?

Australian Cash Mandate

December 5, 2024

2 min read

Starting January 1, 2026, Australian businesses offering essential goods and services will be required to accept cash payments.

Australian Cash Mandate

Elevating Young Dealers

December 3, 2024

1 min read

The National Coin & Bullion Association has launched a promotion called DiscoverNCBA designed to empower coin dealers age 35 and younger.

Elevating Young Dealers

Record-Breaking Colonial Coin

December 3, 2024

1 min read

A Massachusetts silver threepence struck in 1652 set a world record in a Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction, selling for $2.52 million.

Record-Breaking Colonial Coin

A Meaningful Tribute

December 3, 2024

2 min read

A recent gift from late, former ANS president Sydney F. Martin's family established the Sydney F. Martin Executive Director role.

A Meaningful Tribute

Notable News (November 26-December 2, 2024)

December 2, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include the sale of a historic scale, updates to the greatest U.S. coins, an NNP milestone, and a coin for working dogs.

Notable News (November 26-December 2, 2024)

Notable News (November 19-25, 2024)

November 26, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a U.S. Army bronze medal, Carson City double eagle, Hungarian Mint 50,000 forint, and safe deposit boxes.

Notable News (November 19-25, 2024)

Turning Black Friday Green

November 25, 2024

1 min read

The first officially licensed Dr. Seuss coin, featuring the Grinch, will be available for purchase on Black Friday.

Turning Black Friday Green

Crypto for Christmas

November 22, 2024

1 min read

An authority in financial technology, copyright, and technology law recommends using cryptocurrency to purchase holiday gifts this season.

Crypto for Christmas

Watch Out for Mutilated Money!

November 21, 2024

1 min read

Starting this holiday season, major retailers across the United States will not accept mutilated bills at checkout.

Watch Out for Mutilated Money!

Notable News (November 12-18, 2024)

November 19, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a CCAC public meeting, a fairy coin, a rare Germantown dollar, and privy marks on Flowing Hair gold coins.

Notable News (November 12-18, 2024)

WitterBrick Gold Mine

November 14, 2024

1 min read

A collector received a remarkable return on his investment when he discovered his $375 WitterBrick contained a gold coin valued at $40,000.

WitterBrick Gold Mine