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From printing costs to projected lifespans, fresh Federal Reserve figures offer insight into the true economics behind America’s paper currency.
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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The U.S. Mint’s 2026 Congratulations Set pairs a proof Silver Eagle with polished presentation for a ready-made commemorative gift.
Highlights from the latest international coin releases.
With silver retreating from triple-digit highs, America the Beautiful five-ounce quarters may be quietly aligning bullion value with collector opportunity.
From the February 20, 2026, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers share favorites, along with critiques.
Rare heart-shaped silver cobs from Potosí challenge assumptions about colonial coinage and hint at a deeply religious purpose.
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A House-backed proposal to study a $2.50 coin spotlights the growing disconnect between inflation and America’s static currency denominations.
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s returned to the banknote market with strong results for British and world issues, from crisp Bank of England notes to rare Boer War emergency currency.
Rising silver prices, shifting gold demand, and policy changes are reshaping Europe’s coin market in 2026—blurring the line between collecting and investing.
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