Coin Collecting News Stories

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

February 24, 2026

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Tourists hoping to pitch a coin in Rome's Trevi Fountain will now need to pay a €2 fee to take part in this time-honored tradition.

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

February 24, 2026

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The Hobby Protection Act sanctions possession of a counterfeit coin if the word “COPY” is incused on either the obverse or reverse.

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)

February 23, 2026

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This week’s headlines include the updated Mega Red, Mexican counterfeits, Althea Gibson celebration, and a Viking gold pendant.

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)

Education at the World Money Fair

February 19, 2026

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Numismatic Guaranty Company held an Introduction to Grading class at the World Money Fair in Berlin using coins from the ANA's Money Museum.

Education at the World Money Fair

Gold Passes $5,000

February 18, 2026

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Gold has been used as a store of wealth for thousands of years, and, at more than $5,000 an ounce, it is more costly than ever.

Gold Passes $5,000

Notable News (February 10-17, 2026)

February 17, 2026

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This week’s headlines include the CSNS convention, European counterfeits, Riksbank policy changes, and Australian commemoratives.

Notable News (February 10-17, 2026)

Bill Proposing $2.50 Coin Passes House Vote

February 13, 2026

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The House of Representatives 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