Coin Collecting News Stories

Showcase Auction Brings Rarities

June 6, 2025

1 min read

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present a variety of top-shelf collectibles at its June 2025 Showcase Auction.

Showcase Auction Brings Rarities

Notable News (May 28-June 3, 2025)

June 3, 2025

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This week's headlines include Joe Biden commemorative medals, NCBA scholarships, Heritage Auctions milestone, and Bangladesh bank notes.

Notable News (May 28-June 3, 2025)

Newman Grant Recipients Selected for 2025

May 30, 2025

1 min read

The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society has awarded its 2025 Newman Grants to five numismatic researchers.

Newman Grant Recipients Selected for 2025

From Circuit Boards to Circulating Coins

May 28, 2025

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The Royal Canadian Mint has partnered with a start-up company that recycles e-waste and turns it into coin and bullion products.

From Circuit Boards to Circulating Coins

First Use of “Turk”

May 28, 2025

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A special coin from the 6th century was unearthed in Uzbekistan. Its inscription carries the earliest written instance of the name “Turk."

First Use of “Turk”

Notable News (May 20-27, 2025)

May 27, 2025

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This week's headlines include the repeal of tax exemptions in Maryland and Washington, Syria’s bank notes, and Whitman's Prestige albums.

Notable News (May 20-27, 2025)

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

May 19, 2025

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This week's headlines include a new butterfly coin, the 2025 COTY awards, and New York's precious-metal coin tax exemption.

Notable News (May 13-19, 2025)

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

May 15, 2025

4 min read

After his passing on April 21, Pope Francis’s legacy lives on through Vatican coins and 12 papal medals buried with him.

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)

May 12, 2025

1 min read

This week's headlines include nickel production, an award-winning quarter, New York's tax exemption, and the Harvey G. Stack Award recipient.

Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)

Journey to Rio de Janeiro

May 12, 2025

1 min read

Registration is open for the 5th International Convention of Historians and Numismatists, to be held September 2-6 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Journey to Rio de Janeiro

Common Cents Act

May 7, 2025

1 min read

Lawmakers have introduced the Common Cents Act, which would eliminate the U.S. cent one year after it is passed.

Common Cents Act

U.S. Coins & Jewelry Expands

May 6, 2025

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U.S. Coins & Jewelry, one of the largest coin shops in the country, is opening a new flagship showroom in Houston, Texas, this summer.

U.S. Coins & Jewelry Expands