US Coin News
Beloved numismatist, writer, and educator B. Michael Thorne passed away October 12. His decades of scholarship, mentorship, and passion for coins leave a lasting legacy.
Coin Market
In a surprising market twist, Proof Gold American Eagles are trading wholesale for less than their bullion counterparts, offering collectors and investors a rare buying opportunity.
World Coins
The Cook Islands 3-ounce silver “Steampunk Aviation” coin marks the grand finale of CIT’s imaginative Steampunk series, blending Victorian fantasy with futuristic flight and intricate design.
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US Coins
A historic moment for numismatics as longtime collector and dealer Paul Hollis becomes the first numismatist nominated to lead the U.S. Mint.
Collecting 101
The CIT Autumn Launch takes you on a breathtaking journey through history!
Paper Money
Headlines warning of a cashless future keep circulating, but how much is hype—and how much reflects a growing bias against physical money?
World Coins
The rapid rise in precious metals pricing has rendered the face value of some collector coins meaningless.
Paper Money
NumisMaster expands again with 200 new bank notes and updates across 250 countries, including recent issues from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
World Coins
A metal detectorist near Leipzig uncovered a 2,200-year-old Celtic gold “rainbow cup,” recognized as the oldest coin ever found in Saxony and evidence of early Celtic trade.
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World Coins
NumisMaster’s database just got a major refresh—hundreds of new coins, tens of thousands of updated prices, and a few subscriber-inspired surprises.
US Coins
From Gradeflation Goblins to Sales Tax Specters, these numismatic nightmares haunt collectors every Halloween—proof that the hobby can be downright terrifying.
Paper Money
A newly discovered Dakota territorial note from Pierre adds a rare chapter to numismatic history, linking South Dakota’s capital to its fur-trading and banking roots.
Coin Market
Gold continues its powerhouse run, outperforming major world currencies and stock indices through 2025, while silver and platinum shine even brighter in year-to-date gains.
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The CIT Autumn Launch takes you on a breathtaking journey through history!
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US Coins
Honoring 250 years of courage and service, the U.S. Mint’s new silver American Eagle joins its Marine Corps anniversary gold, silver, and half-dollar counterparts.
Collecting 101
From home safes to record-keeping and rare denominations, Coin Clinic answers collectors’ top questions about protecting, documenting, and understanding their money.
World Coins
Featuring the Frank Waley Collection Part III – ancient, British, world, and Islamic coins and medals.
Coin Market
Low mintages and production pauses may make 2025 Lincoln cents and other U.S. coins stand out for collectors seeking modern rarities.
World Coins
Euro starter packs, first sold to help citizens adjust to the common currency, have become sought-after collectibles among coin enthusiasts worldwide.
Collecting 101
From the October 24, 2025, Numismatic News e-Newsletter: Readers say the penny’s end hasn’t changed their spending, noting billions still in circulation and little impact so far.
Paper Money
Explore Czech Republic bank notes designed by artist Oldřich Kulhánek—masterpieces blending national heritage, artistry, and modern security features.
World Coins
Namibia unveils a new generation of coins and bank notes celebrating national pride, heritage, and sovereignty as symbols of confidence in its independent future.
Paper Money
Iran is moving forward with plans to remove four zeros from its currency, a long-debated move aimed at simplifying transactions amid persistent inflation and a weakened rial.
Collecting 101
The 1964 Kennedy half dollar is famous for its Accented Hair design, but collectors should know it’s not the only variety worth spotting. Here’s what to look for — and what to avoid.
Paper Money
After 150 years of nearly unchanged coin designs, Switzerland is inviting new creativity for its 10th series of bank notes, themed around the nation’s diverse altitudes and landscapes.
Collecting 101
Born from a Civil War coin shortage, postage stamp envelopes briefly bridged America’s currency gap—and today stand as rare, coveted relics of financial ingenuity.
Collecting 101
From the October 17, 2025, Numismatic News e-Newsletter: Readers were divided on colorized U.S. commemoratives—some saw art, others a gimmick, and a few said leave coins classic.
World Coins
A numismatic journey along the ancient Euro-Asian trading routes.
US Coins
Celebrate 2025 in style with the U.S. Mint’s new Limited Edition Silver Proof Set—five American Women Quarters, a Silver Eagle, and over two troy ounces of shine.
World Coins
The famous Crown Coin sells at London auction.