US Coins
NumisMaster enters a new chapter with NGC and PMG, while Active Interest Media reaffirms its commitment to the publications and pricing information collectors rely on.
Coin Market
A surge of young collectors, strong demand for modern coins, and record PCGS submissions point to a vibrant and evolving coin market.
US Coins
Eligible U.S. and world coins priced at $500 or more will now receive professional authentication through PCGS at no additional cost to buyers or sellers.
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World Coins
Ancient coins commanded strong prices at August auctions, with Greek and Roman issues proving that collectors’ fascination with the ancient world is hardly a Hollywood trend.
US Coins
Eric Brothers, a regular contributor to Numismatic News, recently received a writing award from the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG). He won in the Numismatic Columns or Articles category, “World Coins (1801…
Collecting 101
Readers respond to Philip Lo Presti’s “Painted Quarters” with decades-old collections, curious coin damage, and a colorful memory from the summer of 1976.
Collecting 101
Coins and bank notes can carry germs, but research suggests the risk of getting sick from handling physical currency is far smaller than you might think.
Collecting 101
Cleaning, tooling, and other surface alterations can permanently affect a coin’s grade and value, but problem coins may still have a place in some collections.
Collecting 101
There’s no degree or apprenticeship for becoming a coin dealer, and sometimes an unexpected inspiration can shape a career decades before it begins.
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Paper Money
Gold and silver aren’t the only treasures recovered from historic shipwrecks. These four vessels carried Indian bank notes and currency paper that survived decades beneath the waves.
US Coins
The renowned Mack C. Chase Collection brings an exceptional selection of Walking Liberty half dollars to Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ 2026 Global Showcase Auction.
World Coins
From unexpected materials and embedded technology to cutting-edge minting techniques, today’s innovations offer a glimpse at what the coins of tomorrow might become.
US Coins
NCBA honors numismatic leaders whose advocacy, service, and legislative efforts have strengthened the coin and precious-metals industries nationwide.
Company Spotlight of the Week
Seventeen new coins from CIT explore history, culture, engineering, and the natural world through innovative designs and modern minting techniques.
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Collecting 101
From the August 28, 2026, Numismatic News e-newsletter, readers share their favorite COTY winners, with American Liberty a clear favorite.
World Coins
The 2026 World’s Fair of Money brought rare coins, bank notes, world mints, major auctions, and the Coin of the Year awards together for five numismatic-packed days in Pittsburgh.
World Coins
From wartime occupation notes and royal transitions to decimalization, Jersey’s coinage reflects nearly a century of political and monetary change.
Collecting 101
Low mintage and heavy circulation have made the 1921-D Walking Liberty half dollar one of the most desirable U.S. coins of the 20th century.
Collecting 101
From foreign coins circulating in early America to scarce commemoratives and elusive Gem gold, Coin Clinic explores some of numismatics’ lingering questions.
Coin Market
France enters the modern gold bullion market with new Marianne coins designed to attract investors at home and compete with established international issues.
Collecting 101
Precious metals can offer more than investment potential, with bullion-priced gold and silver providing plenty of opportunities to build collections while stacking.
Collecting 101
From the August 21, 2026, Numismatic News e-newsletter, readers share their thoughts on the new Semiquincentennial dollar coin.
Collecting 101
Questions about everyday coins suggest that curiosity is alive and well among beginning collectors, offering an encouraging glimpse at the future of the hobby.
World Coins
Ten coins from around the world celebrate the people, ideals, and events that reflect humanity’s enduring aspirations for peace, freedom, and human rights.
Collecting 101
From specie and hard money to shipwreck silver and coin conservation, Coin Clinic tackles the terminology, treatments, and techniques collectors encounter in numismatics.
Collecting 101
The massive Economy Hoard contained thousands of early U.S. half dollars, giving collectors today a possible connection to the Harmony Society and its remarkable cache of silver.
Paper Money
Commemorative bank notes have a history stretching back two centuries, but the United States has yet to embrace them. Could non-circulating legal tender notes be next?
Paper Money
Rare Irish bank notes drew strong bidding at three recent auctions, led by a trio of “Ploughman” notes bearing coveted 000001 serial numbers.
Paper Money
New bank notes mark the Solomon Islands’ Golden Jubilee, while the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union prepares a new series honoring national heroes and prominent figures.
World Coins
From cube-shaped coins and sliding doors to nanoshine effects and a silver paper airplane, COTY’s Most Innovative nominees push the boundaries of modern minting.