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Can a Coin Exist Without Metal in the Digital Age
As technology transforms payments and materials, the classic idea of a coin is under pressure. From stone discs to digital tokens, what truly defines a coin in modern commerce
Countermarked US Half Dollar Triggers Collector Rush
A new US Mint half dollar with a 9/11 countermark has sparked intense demand among collectors and renewed debate over how quickly coins can be adapted to mark major events.
Rising Silver Prices Force Mints to Rethink Collector Coins
As silver prices climb and production costs surge, mints across Europe and beyond are slashing mintages, raising prices, and experimenting with new alloys to keep commemorative coins viable for collectors.
Finland's Largest Viking Age Silver Hoard Discovered Near Sysmä
A metal detectorist has uncovered nearly 10 pounds of Viking Age silver coins and jewelry in Finland's biggest find of its kind. The hoard, found near Sysmä, includes coins from as far away as Germany and Great Britain.
Canada Unveils First Banknote Featuring King Charles III
The Bank of Canada has revealed a redesigned twenty dollar note with King Charles III's portrait, Indigenous plant motifs, and advanced security features. Circulation is set for early 2027, marking a historic first among Commonwealth nations.
Eisenhower Dollar Prototype Sets Record Auction Estimate
A 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar prototype coin, one of only three known, is heading back to auction with a $264,000 estimate after its discovery in a tube of ordinary silver dollars revealed a unique chapter in US coin history
Kansas City $5,000 Bill Emerges: Only Two Known to Exist
A 1928 $5,000 Federal Reserve Note from Kansas City, one of just two known examples, is headed to auction at GreatCollections. Its appearance highlights how nearly all high-denomination US currency has disappeared from circulation.
Imperial Gold Wedding Medal Anchors Atlas Numismatics' Latest Offering
A 104-gram gold medal from the 1858 royal wedding of British and Prussian royalty, traced to the Hohenzollern Imperial Collection, headlines Atlas Numismatics' new fixed-price list spanning over two thousand years of coin history.
Collectors Pass Over Rare US Coin Series Despite Their Scarcity
Several US coin series with low surviving numbers and unique designs are being bypassed by collectors, including proof Liberty nickels, 2-cent and 3-cent nickels, Trimes, and select foreign issues.
Swiss Franc Under Pressure as Yield Gap with Euro Widens
UBS warns the Swiss franc could weaken further against the euro as low yields and diverging central bank policies push EURCHF higher. If the Swiss National Bank keeps rates steady, a move toward 0.96 is possible.
Rare 1902 Banknotes Fetch Strong Results at Auction
A 1902 Canadian $5 chartered note and a scarce Wisconsin $100 National Bank Note both sold for notable sums at recent auctions, showing the ongoing appeal and rarity of early twentieth-century currency among collectors.
Rare 1945 Jefferson Nickel Combines Two Major Minting Errors
A 1945-P Jefferson nickel has surfaced with both a prominent doubled die reverse and a curved clip error, offering collectors a rare intersection of two distinct minting mistakes on a single wartime coin.
Digital Dollar Plans Face Resistance Over Privacy and Control Fears
As the EU advances its digital euro and the US debates a digital dollar, concerns over surveillance, spending restrictions, and the end of physical cash are fueling public and political pushback
Rare US Pattern Coins Set New Records at Heritage ANA Auction
A single US gold coin sold for over $2.5 million as Heritage Auctions' ANA event in Pittsburgh saw five coins each fetch seven figures, highlighting the intense demand for rare American numismatic pieces.
No New Two Dollar Bills as US Shifts Focus to Security Upgrades
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing will not produce any new $2 bills in 2026, prioritizing advanced security features and new tactile elements for other denominations instead. Collectors and cash users will see the $2 note sidelined as modernization accelerates.
Rare James II Five Guineas Coin Reveals Britain's Colonial Gold Origins
A 1687 James II Five Guineas marked with an elephant and castle resurfaces at auction, exposing the coin's direct link to West African gold and the Royal African Company's role in Britain's monetary and colonial history
Sidney Poitier Medal Hubs Reveal Lost Private Mint History
Two massive steel hubs used to create a Sidney Poitier presentation medal for a 2001 scholarship event have reappeared after 25 years. Their survival exposes gaps in private mint documentation and raises new questions for collectors.
UK Energy Bill Support Faces Bond Market Limits This Winter
UK energy bills are set to climb sharply in early 2027 but any large-scale government support risks destabilising bond markets already under strain from high debt and volatile rates
Grant's Lost Gold Coin Resurfaces With a Provenance Twist
A rare 1797 gold eagle linked to President Ulysses S. Grant's collection has reappeared in San Francisco, reigniting debate over how much evidence is needed to authenticate a coin's storied past and its journey through collectors' hands
Rare Coins and Historic Currencies Headline Global Auction in California
A four-day auction in Santa Rosa will see over 3,400 rare coins and banknotes cross the block, including a Mughal rupee with only four known examples and a 50-tael Chinese sycee. Collectors and investors are watching for record bids.
US House Votes to End Circulating Pennies After 232 Years
The US House has passed a bill to stop making pennies for everyday use, shifting the one-cent coin to collector-only status. The measure keeps the penny as legal tender, introduces new cash rounding rules, and allows for changes to the nickel's composition.
Confederate Control Turned the 1861 D Gold Dollar Into a Numismatic Outlier
The 1861 D Gold Dollar is the only U.S. coin struck entirely under Confederate rule. Its survival, rarity, and authentication challenges make it a unique Civil War artifact with values now reaching six figures at auction.
Swiss Franc Becomes New Favorite for Low-Cost Borrowing
With Swiss rates at zero and Japan preparing for possible hikes, investors are turning to the franc as a funding currency. Rabobank sees limited gains for USDCHF but warns of risks if safe haven demand returns.
Norwegian Krone Hits Resistance as Citi Closes Out NOK/SEK Trade
Citi has exited its Norwegian krone versus Swedish krona position as the pair nears a long-standing resistance level, but the bank still sees NOK/SEK as a key gauge for energy market shifts and regional risk.
Pound Sterling Falls After UK Payrolls Drop, Rate Hike Bets Fade
A sharper-than-expected drop in UK payrolls has pushed the Pound lower against the Euro and US Dollar, raising questions about the Bank of England's next move on interest rates ahead of new inflation data.
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