Coin Collecting News Stories

Bill Proposing $2.50 Coin Passes House Vote

February 13, 2026

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The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would authorize the issuance of a $2½ coin to honor the nation’s $250th anniversary.

Bill Proposing $2.50 Coin Passes House Vote

What’s an Olympic Medal Worth?

February 13, 2026

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Precious metals firm Dillon Gage Metals calculated the metal value of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic medals.

What’s an Olympic Medal Worth?

Portraits and Peace Tie for Medal of the Year

February 12, 2026

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The 2025 American Medal of the Year was a tie between Greer Steyn and Eva-Maria Wohn for their medals Van Pallandt and Xi Jumping.

Portraits and Peace Tie for Medal of the Year

Funding Research

February 11, 2026

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Applications are now open for the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society 2026 Newman Grant Program for researchers.

Funding Research

Jewett Joins Whitman

February 11, 2026

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Larry Jewett, longtime editor at Coin World, has joined Whitman Brands’ publishing team, filling Diana Plattner's role.

Jewett Joins Whitman

9/11 Commemoratives: Fate Unknown

February 10, 2026

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Legislation for the creation of coins honoring those who were killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago is at a standstill.

9/11 Commemoratives: Fate Unknown

Notable News (February 4-9, 2026)

February 9, 2026

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This week’s headlines include cash bouquets, a Royal Australian Mint commemorative, CCAC meeting, and U.S. Mint price updates.

Notable News (February 4-9, 2026)

Super Bowl Surprise

February 6, 2026

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The NFL will use a restrike of one of the most iconic medals in American history for the coin toss at Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl Surprise

To the Market

February 6, 2026

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Stack's Bowers Galleries has launched Stack's Marketplace to provide collectors with a secure e-commerce website.

To the Market

One, Two, Three Strikes

February 6, 2026

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The 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin Program celebrates the establishment of the Negro National League.

One, Two, Three Strikes

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

February 5, 2026

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Investors looking to capitalize on silver’s momentum may wonder which is the better choice: 1-ounce silver bars or 1-ounce silver coins?

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

An Auction to Remember

February 3, 2026

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Stack's Bowers Galleries held the James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part II auction, with the gold coins offered valued at over $10 million.

An Auction to Remember