Coin Collecting News Stories

Notable News (January 7-12, 2026)

January 12, 2026

1 min read

This week's headlines include presidential medals, Stack's Bowers Galleries, PNG award nominations, and U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis.

Notable News (January 7-12, 2026)

Mischievous Masterpieces

January 12, 2026

7 min read

Sculpture artist Robert Wechsler discusses his work involving the U.S. cent, which has been his muse for the past two decades.

Mischievous Masterpieces

The Woman Behind America250

January 9, 2026

2 min read

Rosa "Rosie" Gumataotao Rios is the driving force behind America250, an initiative that will feature celebrations and events throughout 2026.

The Woman Behind America250

Notable News (December 30, 2025-January 6, 2026)

January 6, 2026

1 min read

This week's headlines include Wozniak $2 bills, a call for artists, the 2026 Mayflower Compact quarters, and a Scottish counterfeiter.

Notable News (December 30, 2025-January 6, 2026)

Treasury Guidance on Cent Phaseout

January 5, 2026

2 min read

The U.S. Treasury has released recommendations on how to handle cash transactions now that the cent is no longer being produced.

Treasury Guidance on Cent Phaseout

Notable News (December 23-29, 2025)

December 29, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include Souvenir Card Collectors Society cards, a Jim Licaretz medal, George Washington painting, and Syrian currency.

Notable News (December 23-29, 2025)

MCCC Charity Auction

December 24, 2025

1 min read

The Montgomery County Coin Club dedicated its 2025 annual charity auction to past member Scott Allan Barman.

MCCC Charity Auction

The Adams-Carter 1804 Dollar

December 23, 2025

1 min read

The Adams-Carter 1804 dollar will appear in Heritage’s FUN U.S. Coins Signature Auction, to be held January 14–18.

The Adams-Carter 1804 Dollar

Notable News (December 17-22, 2025)

December 23, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include a book about presidential inauguration medals, a mock funeral for the cent, and the best 2025 British coin.

Notable News (December 17-22, 2025)

41st Director of the U.S. Mint Confirmed

December 22, 2025

1 min read

On December 18, the U.S. Senate confirmed longtime numismatist Paul Hollis as the 41st Director of the United States Mint.

41st Director of the U.S. Mint Confirmed

Rejected Designs

December 18, 2025

1 min read

Designs were rejected for 2026 quarters that would have honored the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, and the civil rights movement.

Rejected Designs

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

December 17, 2025

1 min read

The final U.S. cents sold in a historic Stack's Bowers Galleries auction, realizing a total of $16.76 million.

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million