• Jun 8, 2026, 07:59 AM

    EID MAR denarius in Swiss auction

    by Paul Gikes
    A Brutus EID MAR denarius sold for $533,039 in Leu Numismatik’s Swiss ancient-coin auction, which totaled $2.65 million across 760 lots. Other highlights included gold coins of Julius Caesar and Lampsakos.

  • Jun 8, 2026, 07:53 AM

    Paris Mint marks America’s 250th

    by Jake Utz
    Monnaie de Paris marks America’s 250th in 2026 with a five-coin Liberty collection, the final release in its six-year independence series, reimagining the Libertas Americana medal in silver and gold.

  • Jun 8, 2026, 07:46 AM

    Marking 75 years of glorious mischief

    by Jake Utz
    The Royal Mint marks Dennis the Menace’s 75th anniversary with two 2026 50p coins, created with Beano Studios, featuring Dennis and Gnasher plus exclusive comic-strip packaging for collectors.

  • Apr 27, 2026, 15:00 PM

    Canada’s icon lights up on coins that glow with national pride

    by Jake Utz
    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CN Tower’s official opening, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a series of circulating commemorative $2 coins and collectible issues, some of which glow in the dark

  • Mar 9, 2026, 08:37 AM

    Giant of the outback

    by By Coin World Staff
    The Perth Mint’s 2026 Tuvalu Proof silver dollar features a full‑color design of Australia’s giant centipede. This limited 1‑ounce coin includes detailed imagery, a King Charles III effigy, and comes with a certificate, display case, and 2,500‑coin mintage.

  • Mar 9, 2026, 08:21 AM

    Silver 1896 Olympic Games medal sells

    by By Paul Gilkes
    A rare silver winner’s medal from the 1896 Athens Olympics sold for $180,690, far above estimate. Engraved by Jules-Clément Chaplain, the historic piece features Zeus and Nike and is considered a standout item in Olympic memorabilia.

  • Genius of Liberty
    Feb 1, 2026, 22:19 PM

    Genius of Liberty revived for 2026 French issues

    by Larry Jewett
    The first installment of a new trilogy of coins from the Monnaie de Paris is dedicated to the Genius of Liberty, commonly known as the Genius of the Bastille.

  • Wonders of Australia gold and silver
    Feb 1, 2026, 22:13 PM

    Gemstone sparkles on Wonders of Australia gold and silver

    by Larry Jewett
    The Wonders of Australia gold and silver coins feature an opal on the center of the reverse, drawing attention to what is considers Australia's natural gemstone.

  • CIT Cook Islands 60th anniversary
    Jan 5, 2026, 08:33 AM

    Self-rule anniversary captured on coins for Cook Islands

    by Larry Jewett
    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.

  • Monnaie de Paris animal welfare gold
    Jan 5, 2026, 08:26 AM

    Monnaie de Paris marks special service anniversary

    by Larry Jewett
    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.

  • PopCoins silver art theft coins
    Jan 5, 2026, 08:20 AM

    The case of stolen artworks leads to coin series idea

    by Larry Jewett
    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.

  • Jim Licaretz medal award winner
    Nov 2, 2025, 22:00 PM

    Licaretz wins Grand Prix award at medalists conference

    by Coin World Staff
    American Jim Licaretz has earned the Grand Prix medal the XXXVIII FIDEM MÜNICH 2025 (Fédération Internationale de la Médaille d’Art), only the second American to win the award.

  • 5p coins with King Charles III
    Oct 24, 2025, 12:00 PM

    King Charles III 5p coins enter circulation in UK

    by Larry Jewett
    There will be a search in the United Kingdom for the latest denomination to be released into circulation that features the portrait of King Charles III, as the 5-pence coin is being made available.

  • Perth Mint Australian Citizenship
    Oct 22, 2025, 17:00 PM

    Perth Mint issues 2026 Australian Citizenship coin

    by Larry Jewett
    The newest iteration of the annual issue by the Perth Mint to celebrate Australian citizenship, a popular acquisition for new residents, went on sale in October.

  • Windmill token
    Oct 20, 2025, 08:45 AM

    Global collectors show solid interest in tokens

    by Larry Jewett
    Buyers came from around the globe for the Noonans September sale of British Trade Tokens, Tickets and Passes with numerous lots well exceeding any pre-sale estimate.

  • The Royal Mint Snowman advent calendar
    Oct 20, 2025, 08:13 AM

    Royal Mint revives The Snowman holiday treat with a twist

    by Larry Jewett
    A complete sellout is expected for the 2025 version of The Royal Mint's "The Snowman" advent calendar as one lucky owner will reveal a gold Proof coin from hiding on Dec. 24.

  • Brazil coin
    Sep 22, 2025, 07:00 AM

    Gold rarities bring high prices in Heritage world sale

    by Coin World Staff
    The Heritage Auctions ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum session included a number of rarities from the esteemed Peh Collection, which offered 332 lots of high quality rarities.

  • Odjig $2
    Sep 15, 2025, 10:30 AM

    Royal Canadian Mint unveils circulating commemorative $2 coin

    by Paul Gilkes
    A celebration of Canadian artist Daphne Odjig is the occasion for a 2025 circulating ringed-bimetallic $2 coin from the RCM, with color or without, and a related collectible silver $20 coin.

  • Black Ferns coin
    Sep 15, 2025, 10:15 AM

    New Zealand coins honoring the nation’s rugby squads

    by Larry Jewett
    As the pursuit of a 2025 world championship is underway, 2019 and 2022 New Zealand coinage honoring the nation's men's and women's championship rugby squads is again being made available.

  • Croatian inventor coins
    Sep 15, 2025, 09:55 AM

    Inventor honored on silver and gold Croatian coins

    by Larry Jewett
    A Croatian innovator who had a hand in inventing or perfecting a multitude of things including the mechanical pencil, ballpoint pen, and hovercraft is being honored by the Croatian Mint.

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