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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.
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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Top exhibitors took center stage at the 2026 Savannah National Money Show, as the ANA honored standout displays and announced the end of its long-running bullion award tradition.
From the March 13, 2026, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers weigh cost savings against convenience, with many opposing a switch to dollar coins despite arguments for durability and long-term savings.
A new survey shows coins still dominate laundromats—but digital payments are rising, and studies suggest they may lead consumers to spend more.
Coin technology and design have made major strides in recent years. A prominent example is Germany’s introduction of polymer-coated coins. Since 2016, the Federal Republic has issued €5 commemorative coins…
Strong attendance marked the first Long Beach Expo under Stack’s Bowers Galleries, with future shows scheduled for September 2026 and March 2027.
A rare 1691 five-guinea gold coin depicting joint monarchs William and Mary, struck during England’s Glorious Revolution era, crossed the auction block at Roseberys London.
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Forged in San Francisco in 1857 and lost for 130 years in the SS Central America “Ship of Gold,” the massive 64-pound Eureka bar is now offered through fractional ownership.
Aspiring numismatists can learn directly from industry leaders through Stack’s Bowers Galleries fully funded Professional Numismatist Program, offering hands-on training in grading, trading, auctions, and more.
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.
Global market turmoil is rattling equities, but demand for gold, silver, and collectible coins remains strong as investors continue seeking safe-haven assets.
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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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As uncertainty drives investors toward precious metals, collectors should remember that market excitement—and prices—can cool just as quickly.
From the February 27, 2026, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers imagined coins struck from everything from meteorites to ceramics.




