Notable News (December 2-8, 2025)

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This week’s headlines include a Romanian commemorative, a new PCGS employee, Gaza’s cash shortage, and E-Gobrecht editor search.

The National Bank of Romania will issue a coppered tombac coin honoring the centennial of Marin Constantin, founder of the Madrigal Choir, Romania’s renowned national choral group. The legal-tender coins have a face value of 1 leu.

Photo: National Bank of Romania

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has welcomed longtime CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan as manager of numismatic research and programs, a newly created position focused on expanding PCGS CoinFacts and strengthening the company’s numismatic education initiatives.

Photo: Professional Coin Grading Service

Gaza’s cash shortage has intensified as few usable notes are available for transactions. With ATMs down and high fees for cash access, residents increasingly rely on repairing worn bank notes and turning to e-wallets for everyday purchases.

Photo: Getty Images/pawel.gaul

The Liberty Seated Collectors Club has announced it is searching for a replacement
editor or publishing team for its E-Gobrecht electronic publication ahead of Editor Paul Kluth’s impending retirement.

Photo: Heritage Auctions