Coin Collecting News and Information
Coin Values
US Coins
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U.S. Mint Authorized Purchaser: What Upstate Coin & Gold’s Approval Means for Collectors, Dealers, and Investors
If you buy or sell modern bullion, you’ve felt how the U.S. Mint’s “authorized purchaser” (AP) network shapes price, availability,…
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U.S. Mint Coin Production July 2025: What the Big Rebound—and Near-Zero Pennies—Means for Collectors and Investors
TL;DR: U.S. Mint coin production July 2025 jumped to 414.12 million pieces, more than double June’s pace, even as the Mint struck a token 400,000 cents—just 0.1% of…
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2025 American Women Quarters Ornaments: Small Mintage, Big Story, and Smart Strategies for Collectors
TL;DR: The U.S. Mint launched five 2025 American Women Quarters ornaments—each built around a 2025 uncirculated Philadelphia quarter honoring Ida B. Wells, Juliette…
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Rare Coins Worth $5,000–$10,000: A Pro’s Guide to Smart, Selective Buying in a Hot Market
TL;DR: If you’re building a focused portfolio of rare coins worth $5,000–$10,000, five time-tested categories stand out: the Edward III Noble, Roman gold aureus, 1937…
World Coins
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Japan Mint Dragon Ball Coin Sets: What Collectors and Investors Need to Know Now
If you’ve ever wished your coin cabinet could Kamehameha its way into mainstream culture, this is your moment. The Japan Mint Dragon…
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2025 Coin of the Year: What Austria’s “Supernova” Win Means for Collectors, Dealers, and Investors
If modern coins are your thing, the 2025 Coin of the Year (COTY) delivered fireworks. In a field of hundreds, Austria’s…
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Queen Berenice II gold coin: what an ultra-rare quarter-drachma from Jerusalem means for collectors and investors
TL;DR: Archaeologists working in Jerusalem’s City of David have unearthed an exceptionally rare quarter-drachmain 99.3% gold bearing Queen Berenice II (wife and co-ruler of Ptolemy III, ca.…
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Final Queen Elizabeth II £1 coins: what the last release means for collectors, dealers, and investors
Hook: The final Queen Elizabeth II £1 coins are entering tills and pockets right now—marking the last time Britain’s longest-reigning monarch will debut…
Coin Collecting
Numismatics
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2006 Roosevelt Dime Value Guide: Errors, Proofs, Mintage, and Collector Tips
Before diving into specialist error varieties and market values, collect high-grade 2006 Roosevelt dimes to anchor your set. Identify the…
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1885 Liberty Head V Nickel Value, Key Date, Rarities, Errors & Auction Records
Introduced in 1883, the Liberty Head (“V”) Nickel by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber is a cornerstone of…
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1958 Lincoln Wheat Penny Value, Rare Errors, Proofs, Auction Records & Mintage Guide
The 1958 Lincoln Wheat penny marks the final year of the classic wheat-ear reverse design, struck at the Philadelphia and…
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1967 American Dime: A Quiet Pillar in U.S. Coinage History
Most circulated 1967 dimes are worth just face value. They were struck by the hundreds of millions, and their base-metal…
Bank Notes and Paper Currency
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2026 U.S. Banknote Redesign: What Collectors, Dealers, and Banks Need to Know Now
What happens when the world’s most used paper money family gets its first major refresh in years—right as banks and…
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$1 and $2 Red Seals: A Collector’s Roadmap to Stars, Mules, and Real Value
If you enjoy U.S. paper money with character—and genuine challenge—few niches deliver like $1 and $2 Red Seals. On the $1…
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Mauritius 100-Rupee Polymer Note (2025): What Collectors, Dealers, and Investors Should Know
If you collect world banknotes or study currency design, here’s a smart add to your watchlist: the Mauritius 100-rupee polymer note…
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U.S. banknote redesign 2026: what collectors, dealers, banks—and the public—should expect
Hook: A new family of U.S. notes begins in 2026—and it won’t just change how our money looks. It will change how…
