Coin Collecting News Stories

New Saudi Arabian Exhibit

September 12, 2025

2 min read

A new exhibit, Minted Narratives: Saudi Arabia’s Legacy in Coins, at the National Museum in Riyadh will run through mid-December.

New Saudi Arabian Exhibit

Revising Lydian History

September 12, 2025

1 min read

Recent archaeological evidence suggests that the ancient Lydian capital of Sardis became an urban center earlier than previously thought.

Revising Lydian History

Tariff Uncertainty

September 3, 2025

1 min read

Consequences of U.S. tariffs and the end of the $800 "de minimis" exemption could disrupt the global coin market.

Tariff Uncertainty

Notable News (September 3-8, 2025)

September 3, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a donation to Iowa's Higgins Museum, a colorful Canadian $2 coin, a fall coin show, and new Whitman releases.

Notable News (September 3-8, 2025)

ANA Wins Big at NLG Awards Ceremony

August 29, 2025

1 min read

The ANA’s websites and a Numismatist author received Numismatic Literary Guild awards for excellence at the WFM.

ANA Wins Big at NLG Awards Ceremony

From Space to the Auction Block

August 29, 2025

1 min read

Stack's Bowers Galleries will auction the 22-karat gold 2000-W Sacagawea $1 coins that flew on a space shuttle in a sale on September 12.

From Space to the Auction Block

Ozzy Artwork

August 27, 2025

1 min read

Contemporary British artist Dion Kitson designed a series of bank notes that pay homage to musician Ozzy Osbourne, who died last month.

Ozzy Artwork

Fit for a Queen

August 26, 2025

2 min read

An unexpected and remarkable archaeological find in Jerusalem depicts the ancient Egyptian Queen Berenice II.

Fit for a Queen

Notable News (August 19-25, 2025)

August 25, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include the Queen Elizabeth II £1 coins, CCAC meeting, a new U.S. Mint Authorized Purchaser, and the collectibles boom.

Notable News (August 19-25, 2025)

2025 Coin of the Year Awards

August 23, 2025

1 min read

Austria takes home the coveted Coin of the Year title at the awards ceremony presented on August 21 at the World's Fair of Money in Oklahoma.

2025 Coin of the Year Awards

Vote for New Swiss Notes

August 20, 2025

1 min read

The Swiss National Bank has launched a public survey to help select the designs for its 10th bank notes series, which highlights topography.

Vote for New Swiss Notes

Notable News (August 12-18, 2025)

August 18, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include the 2025 ANA Show Eagle strike ceremony, The Royal Mint Puzzle Book, and laser-engraved American Eagles.

Notable News (August 12-18, 2025)