Coin Collecting News Stories

The Australian Dollar’s Decline

February 16, 2024

2 min read

People are using cash less often, which is impacting Australia’s economy to the degree that the future of hard money has come into question.

The Australian Dollar’s Decline

Notable News (February 7-13, 2024)

February 13, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include 2024 Olympic medals, Dominican Republic bank notes, and the CSNS May convention.

Notable News (February 7-13, 2024)

Collecting Sample Slabs

February 8, 2024

6 min read

These low-cost collectibles present a great starting point for new collectors. But what are they? And why should you collect them?

Collecting Sample Slabs

“New” Cities on Roman Bronze Coins

February 7, 2024

1 min read

New Roman coins issued by cities previously undocumented on ancient coinage are still waiting to be discovered.

“New” Cities on Roman Bronze Coins

Notable News (January 30-February 6, 2024)

February 6, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include a gold bar from the Austrian Mint, the Super Bowl coin toss, and an extraordinarily high-relief Canadian coin.

Notable News (January 30-February 6, 2024)

Whitman’s Longtime Publisher Retires

February 6, 2024

2 min read

Whitman’s publisher and award-winning author Dennis Tucker will retire at the end of February.

Whitman’s Longtime Publisher Retires

Shadow Puppet

February 2, 2024

2 min read

In late January, the animal rights group PETA offered to replace Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-predicting groundhog, with a giant gold coin.

Shadow Puppet

Starting Strong

January 31, 2024

1 min read

Young adults can apply to the Stack's Bowers Professional Numismatist Program to build skills for their numismatic career.

Starting Strong

Rare British Pattern Coins Make Waves at Recent Auctions

January 31, 2024

2 min read

Two stellar coins in the canon of British history crossed the auction block and sold for big bucks in January.

Rare British Pattern Coins Make Waves at Recent Auctions

Notable News (January 23-29, 2024)

January 29, 2024

1 min read

This week's headlines include EPNNES grants, a Bank of England exhibition, and PNG scholarship for the ANA's Summer Seminar.

Notable News (January 23-29, 2024)

ACEF Elects New Board

January 29, 2024

1 min read

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has elected a new board of governors, which consists of 13 officers.

ACEF Elects New Board

Q&A with Heidi Wastweet

January 26, 2024

5 min read

The renowned sculptor discusses her designs, her decades served in national organizations and committees, and the next generation of artists.

Q&A with Heidi Wastweet