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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.
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.
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.
Dollar Stalls Despite Fed Rate Hike Bets as Market Doubts Persist
Despite strong expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, Bank of America forecasts the US dollar will remain rangebound through the end of the year as mixed policy signals and global repricing undermine its momentum
Dollar Index Rises as Central Banks Signal Rate Moves
The US dollar has reached its highest point in nearly two weeks as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike. Oil supply disruptions and persistent inflation are reshaping currency markets ahead of major central bank meetings.
Rare 1894 S Barber Dime Sells for $1.25 Million at Auction
A single 1894 S Barber dime has sold for 1.25 million dollars at auction, highlighting the extreme rarity and enduring intrigue of this historic US coin. The Norweb specimen's return to the market after 36 years has reignited debate among collectors
Swiss Franc Slips as Dollar Gains Ahead of Fed Meeting
The Swiss Franc is under pressure as the US Dollar strengthens before the Federal Reserve's September meeting, with investors watching for a possible rate hike and shifting global yields.
1894-S Dime Tops $1.25 Million as Rare Coin Auction Breaks Records
A rare 1894-S Barber dime sold for over $1.25 million at Stack's Bowers Galleries' Rarities Night, which saw more than $26 million in sales and set new price records for US coins and collectibles.
Collectors Face Tough Choices Over Cleaned Coins in the Resale Market
Cleaned coins divide collectors as resale value, authenticity, and historical context drive decisions. Certified coins offer some protection, but rare varieties and older issues still tempt buyers despite the risks.
Coin Show Listings Face 2027 Deadline for Free Guide Inclusion
Coin clubs and show organizers have until November 2, 2026 to secure a free listing in the 2027 Coin Show & Auction Guide, a key reference for collectors and dealers published by Numismatic News and its sister magazines.
What a Single Lincoln Cent Reveals About US Money and History
If only a Lincoln cent survived from the United States, what would future archaeologists deduce about its economy, technology, and society by examining this small copper coin
US Mint Faces Collector Uncertainty as Trump Coin Sparks Debate
US Mint coin sales stayed slow in July, but attention is turning to the upcoming Donald J. Trump $1 coin, which has stirred debate over putting a living president on legal tender. Collectors and the public are watching closely.
US Mint Sells Out V75 Gold Eagle in Seven Minutes
The 2020-W V75 Gold Eagle vanished from the US Mint's website in just seven minutes, setting a new benchmark for modern coin scarcity and igniting a secondary market frenzy that pushed prices far beyond the original issue cost.
US Mint Issues 2026 Half Dollar Marking 9/11 Anniversary
The US Mint's 2026 Enduring Liberty Half Dollar features a unique 9/11 "NEVER FORGET" privy mark and a one-year-only Liberty design, connecting the 25th anniversary of September 11 with the nation's 250th birthday.
Gold Price Surges Past 4400 Dollars as Dollar Debasement Fears Intensify
Gold has climbed above 4400 US dollars as concerns mount over the US Dollar's purchasing power and inflation expectations rise. Analysts point to a shift in investor strategy as hard assets gain appeal over traditional currency holdings
First 2026 Trump Dollar With July 4 Mark Certified Before Public Sale
A 2026 Donald J. Trump dollar with a July 4 privy mark has been certified before official release, launching a scramble for 250,000 hidden coins mixed into standard Mint rolls and bags
Why the 1914 D Lincoln Cent Became the Rarest Mint State Penny
The 1914 D Lincoln cent is far scarcer in pristine Red Mint State than its famous 1909 S VDB cousin. Its journey from everyday change to numismatic legend reveals how survival, not mintage, determines true rarity
US Mint Expands Artistic Infusion Program With New Coin Designers
The United States Mint has selected 37 artists for its Artistic Infusion Program, offering new perspectives on coin and medal design. Participants receive assignment fees and bonuses for chosen designs, reflecting a push for creative diversity.
Counterfeit 2026 Quarters Challenge US Collectors as Demand Peaks
A wave of fake and altered 2026 Semiquincentennial quarters is hitting online markets as collector demand intensifies, raising the stakes for buyers and exposing new risks in the US coin market
Rare Banknote Reveals the Economic Collapse of Mingo Junction
A scarce $5 national banknote from Mingo Junction, Ohio, exposes the dramatic rise and fall of a steel town whose fortunes were tied to the American industrial era and the fate of its local banks
Long Beach Expo 2026 brings new energy to coin collecting
The Long Beach Expo returns this September with a renewed focus on collectors and dealers. Attendees can expect on-site grading, U.S. Mint releases, and direct access to numismatic experts at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Twelve Platinum Eagles Escape Mint Controls to Become Six Figure Rarities
A 2007-W $100 American Platinum Eagle with a rare frosted FREEDOM inscription has sold for $290124 after a dramatic auction. Only twelve such trial coins were ever released by mistake making it one of the rarest modern US coins
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