Collecting 101
CoinClinic tackles questions about gold coin purity, the Hobby Protection Act, counterfeit coins, and other collecting curiosities.
Coin Market
Even when no Form 1099-B is issued, sellers of precious metals and numismatic items may still owe taxes on paper gains from sales or exchanges.
World Coins
The 2026 Coin of the Year competition is officially underway, beginning with the global call for nominations that will shape the COTY 100.
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World Coins
A selection of recently released coins from around the world.
Coin Market
Global market turmoil is rattling equities, but demand for gold, silver, and collectible coins remains strong as investors continue seeking safe-haven assets.
Collecting 101
From the March 6, 2026, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers describe experiences with counterfeit coins and scams in today’s marketplace.
US Coins
On February 24, 2026, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met for a public, virtual meeting to discuss coinage designs for 2027-dated coins. The video conference was livestreamed via the…
Paper Money
A quiet Erie Canal village reveals a rich history—from canal commerce and steamboat magnate John H. Starin to the rare national bank notes issued by the Fultonville National Bank.
World Coins
Coins have been around since what seems like the dawn of time and human civilization. Of course, numismatists, collectors, and historians know this isn’t quite true. It is generally believed…
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Coin Market
Shifting demand, metal prices, and changing collector tastes continually reshape coin values. Today’s unusually low premiums may signal opportunity for collectors who understand rarity.
Paper Money
The Olive Sprig Collection is estimated to bring in excess of $1M at auction.
Collecting 101
A group of silver certificates tied to Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. illustrates the legacy of the New Deal Treasury during the Great Depression and World War II.
World Coins
Discovered in a Dorset farmhouse more than two decades ago, the Littlebrook Hoard of Tudor silver coins exceeded expectations when offered at a Noonans Mayfair auction.
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Collecting 101
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Coin Market
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Collecting 101
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World Coins
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Paper Money
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World Coins
Two early-2026 auctions brought more than $2.5 million combined, with rare Islamic, Chinese, and world coins leading the results.
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Central States Numismatic Society show will be April 22-25, 2026, in Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois.
World Coins
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Paper Money
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Collecting 101
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US Coins
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World Coins
Highlights from the latest international coin releases.
Collecting 101
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Coin Market
With dramatic price hikes on proof and uncirculated sets, collectors are questioning what justifies the Mint’s steep increases.