

Sky-high prices for the 2025 Omega Lincoln cents have captured public attention, but whether the excitement reflects lasting value or market exuberance remains an open question.
New 2026 circulating coin designs mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, featuring fresh Liberty imagery, five themed quarters, and echoes of the historic 1976 Bicentennial issues.
Numismatic News staff joined a Coin of the Year sponsor in China to explore minting innovation, meet designers, and attend the Beijing International Coin Expo.
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Even with silver prices soaring, a closer look at early modern commemorative issues shows that attractive U.S. silver dollars from the late 1980s remain surprisingly affordable.
Limited gold supplies and uneven circulation made early quarter eagles rare, with the 1807 Capped Bust issue standing out as a fleeting high point in production.
From forbidden colonial token to ultra-rare gold issue, the Parrot duit returns as a striking tribute to Suriname’s 50 years of independence.
From innovation dollars to comic art heroes, the U.S. Mint’s 2026 lineup promises fresh releases, classic inspirations, and plenty to excite collectors.
From superheroes to board games, pop culture NCLTs are reshaping how collectors—and mints—approach the future of coin collecting.
From the December 19, 2025, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers favored the Armed Forces privy mark issues and the Morgan and Peace dollar set as their top releases of the year.
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“King of Silver Dollars” is expected to be among top lots in Jan. 14-17 event.
A selection of recently released issues from the January 2026 Bank Note Reporter.
As fiat currencies rise and fall, gold and silver stand apart—offering a historical lesson in monetary stability and its role in fostering peaceful trade.
A chance dig for bait near Stockholm uncovered a massive silver hoard, shedding new light on Sweden’s earliest coinage and medieval trade.
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A selection of recently released coins from around the world.
A never-before-seen set of Qatar Monetary Agency die proofs stunned bidders at Noonans Mayfair, selling for £230,000—more than 15 times their presale estimate.
Beloved by collectors today, the Morgan dollar was once derided as an artistic failure—a legacy explored in a recent ANS Long Table lecture by Eric Brothers.
The U.S. Mint’s 2026 circulating coin designs are here, giving collectors a first look at how America’s 250th anniversary will be honored in pocket change.
A selection of recently released issues from the December Bank Note Reporter.
Coin designs have always carried political meaning. As debate swirls over the U.S. Mint’s 250th-anniversary quarters, history reminds us this controversy is nothing new.
Issued during the early days of the Civil War, Detroit’s small-denomination State Bank of Michigan notes kept local commerce moving and remain prized today for their patriotic imagery and artistry.
From the December 12, 2025, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, we found out that our readers have great (and varied) taste in music!
Formed in the late 19th century, the Scandinavian Monetary Union unified Denmark, Sweden, and Norway under a gold-based krona system, creating one of Europe’s most successful early monetary alliances.
From obstruction errors and gutter folds to rare matching serial number pairs, Part 3 highlights paper money mistakes that captivate collectors.
A fearsome forest spirit from Māori legend takes tangible form on New Zealand’s newest $1 silver proof coin—an artful tribute to the mystical taniwha of Aotearoa.
From ancient coin receipts to China’s “flying money,” the evolution of bank notes tells a fascinating story of innovation, trust, and convenience in how we trade and save.
The finest known Class III 1804 Dollar brings $6 Million at Stack’s December 2025 Showcase Auction.
Not every €2 coin makes it to pocket change. Political sensitivities and EU regulations have quietly shaped which designs see the light of day.
Even with silver hitting record highs above $60, mining output won’t surge overnight—most silver still comes as a by-product, not from primary mines.
From Wonder Woman to William H. Taft, the latest Mint releases show steady sales, keeping year-end totals consistent across popular series.




