A quintet of early U.S. numismatic rarities are expected to generate excitement and bring bidders to the January 18 sale by GreatCollections.

The new coins for 2026 have reportedly begun to circulate and the minting of the questioned designs will bring an end to any idea of changing course, but questions remain.

After confirmation by the Senate on December 18, 2025, Paul Hollis kicked off the New Year by taking the oath of office to become the 41st Director of the United States Mint.

As the new year arrives, the U.S. Mint has begun to schedule availability of products that will be made in 2026, including items related to the nation's Semiquincentennial.

Orders are being accepted for the 2026 bullion products from the U.S. Mint as the authorized purchasers are anticipating needs for the upcoming year with soaring metals prices.

Changes have been made on the one-rial note in Oman and those changes are visual as well as production related with the introduction of the polymer substrate.

The newest governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan has affixed his signature to 50-manat notes and the new issues started reaching circulation in December 2025.

Cook Islands is marking 60 years of independence and stylish silver and gold coins do their part to make the occasion a special one that is distinctly appealing through the efforts of CIT.

The Monnaie de Paris is issuing special coins dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the organization that protects animal welfare in France that will appeal to animal lovers.

There have been many high profile art thefts in the past and these circumstances have led to the creation of a silver rectangular coin series to depict some of the more famous heists.

A measure introduced Dec. 10 would remember the victims of a 1970s industrial accident with a congressional gold medal.

Three more presidential silver medals will be on the U.S. Mint's product schedule for 2026, starting with the Woodrow Wilson issue.

A measure has been proposed that would call for a congressional gold medal to posthumously honor Charlie Kirk for his work with Turning Point USA, a conservative student group.

Numismatic researcher and author John W. Dannreuther’s third volume of "United States Proof Coins: Volume III, Silver" can be ordered directly from the author.

Numismatist Dennis Tucker has sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, encouraging Bessent to reconsider proposed issuance of a dollar coin with the likeness of Donald Trump.

The Shelby County (Ohio) Historical Society is issuing a 1-ounce .999 fine silver America 250 medal in honor of the 2026 Semiquincentennial.

Legislation was brought forth on Dec. 9 seeking to block the Treasury Department’s plans for a dollar coin featuring a likeness of President Donald J. Trump in 2026.

Citizens in Fiji will begin to see circulation of new polymer notes that feature updated security features among the changes.

In a follow up to a bill that was proposed over the summer, the U.S. Senate will now consider what it would take to provide for a regular audit of the nation's gold supply.

Congressional gold medals will be distributed in honor of the 1980 USA men's Olympic hockey team which won the gold medal in the competition.