Coin Collecting News Stories

Cold War Spy Nickel Revealed

March 10, 2026

2 min read

A Cold War espionage mystery involving a hollow nickel was solved thanks to a paper boy counting change on a step in Brooklyn.

Cold War Spy Nickel Revealed

Gold Ducats of The Netherlands

March 10, 2026

1 min read

Dariusz F. Jasek has written the second installment of the Dutch gold coinage catalog Gold Ducats of The Netherlands, Volume II.

Gold Ducats of The Netherlands

Notable News (March 3-9, 2026)

March 9, 2026

1 min read

This week’s headlines include Arizona coin rounding, record bullion demand in Australia, the Red Book's popularity, and Swiss cash.

Notable News (March 3-9, 2026)

Career Track

March 5, 2026

2 min read

Applications are open for Stack’s Bowers Galleries 2026 Professional Numismatist Program, to be held July 25-31, in California.

Career Track

Notable News (February 24-March 2, 2026)

March 2, 2026

1 min read

This week’s headlines include the Royal Mint's mystery bundles, an 1896 Olympic medal, Washington's coin tax, and a Royal Canadian Mint issue.

Notable News (February 24-March 2, 2026)

Cents on the Dollar

February 28, 2026

1 min read

A report from the Federal Reserve Board discloses the costs associated with printing America's paper currency last year.

Cents on the Dollar

Now Trending: Coin Collecting

February 26, 2026

1 min read

Popular Science interviewed Donn Pearlman, spokesman for the Professional Numismatists Guild, for his tips on starting a coin collection.

Now Trending: Coin Collecting

Hollis to Attend the NMS

February 25, 2026

1 min read

United States Mint Director Paul Hollis is scheduled to attend the ANA’s National Money Show® this week in Savannah, Georgia.

Hollis to Attend the NMS

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

February 24, 2026

1 min read

Tourists hoping to pitch a coin in Rome's Trevi Fountain will now need to pay a €2 fee to take part in this time-honored tradition.

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

February 24, 2026

1 min read

The Hobby Protection Act sanctions possession of a counterfeit coin if the word “COPY” is incused on either the obverse or reverse.

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)

February 23, 2026

1 min read

This week’s headlines include the updated Mega Red, Mexican counterfeits, Althea Gibson celebration, and a Viking gold pendant.

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)

Education at the World Money Fair

February 19, 2026

1 min read

Numismatic Guaranty Company held an Introduction to Grading class at the World Money Fair in Berlin using coins from the ANA's Money Museum.

Education at the World Money Fair