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Sep 3, 2015, 16:46 PM
Roman coin hoard found in England near Welsh border revealed
The discovery of a Roman coin hoard in Leominster, near the Welsh border, is a reminder that Roman soldiers were a common sight in the West Midlands region. -
Sep 3, 2015, 11:35 AM
New Zealand All Blacks rugby team honored on coins
The New Zealand All Blacks, a widely revered rugby organization, is honored with a unique coin, the first of its kind, shaped like the team jersey. -
Sep 3, 2015, 10:05 AM
Kennedy medal is work of Yugoslavian sculptor
Zagreb sculptor Emil Bohutinski executed the medals soon after Kennedy’s Nov. 22, 1963, assassination. -
Sep 3, 2015, 09:56 AM
Spooky coin set from Downies brings tales from the crypt to life
The coffin shaped packaging adds an eerie flair to this set. -
Sep 3, 2015, 08:00 AM
It’s all relative for Royal Canadian Mint’s new Einstein coin
Canada celebrates a connection to scientist Albert Einstein on a Proof 2015 silver $100 collector coin. Canadian Yousuf Karsh took the photo on the reverse. -
Sep 3, 2015, 07:57 AM
Prue Fitts' book offers beginners guide to complex Byzantine coins
Prue Fitts has authored a book aimed to give beginners an easy introduction to the complex, sometimes confusing series of coins issued under Byzantine rule. -
Sep 2, 2015, 10:29 AM
Canada's Pocket Change 150 contest is in full swing
Voters may select from five categories, with five designs submitted for consideration in each category for a total of 25 designs -
Sep 2, 2015, 09:59 AM
Barclays the first big UK bank to take Bitcoin: Coin World Buzz
According to Daily Mail UK, Barclays will the first to accept Bitcoin, and will begin doing so later this year. -
Sep 1, 2015, 16:45 PM
Watch the Royal Mint strike coins for Queen Elizabeth's milestone
Queen Elizabeth II will soon become the longest reigning monarch in British history, and the Royal Mint is celebrating with several commemoratives. -
Sep 1, 2015, 14:04 PM
Rare silver, shipwreck gold highlight Daniel Frank Sedwick auction
At the 2015 ANA World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, Ill., in August, Daniel Frank Sedwick discussed his firm's upcoming world coins auction. -
Sep 1, 2015, 08:25 AM
Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee medal: Readers Ask
The Royal Mint has a tradition of issuing medals for royal occasions, including accessions to the throne and anniversaries, like the 2002 Golden Jubilee. -
Aug 31, 2015, 15:30 PM
39 percent of Brits say they won't be using any cash by 2025
The Telegraph reports that nearly 40 percent of the UK population believe they will not be using cash for any purchases by the year 2025. -
Aug 31, 2015, 10:00 AM
Royal Australian Mint completes currency reform for Vanuatu
A second high-profile shakeup in South Pacific currency, as abetted this summer by the Royal Australian Mint, occurred in Vanuatu. -
Aug 31, 2015, 09:45 AM
RCM ends Birds of Prey silver bullion series
The final Birds of Prey 1-ounce silver bullion $5 coin from Canada is now available. -
Aug 31, 2015, 09:30 AM
Superman flies again on Canada’s silver $20 coin
Superman flies again on Canadian coins, and this time, a lot more collectors will be able to collect him. -
Aug 29, 2015, 14:00 PM
Brooklyn medal celebrates American Bicentennial
The American Revolution Bicentennial was celebrated by a flood of commemorative medals issued by federal, state, county and local jurisdictions. -
Aug 28, 2015, 12:32 PM
1715 Spanish Fleet still resonates
This treasure could turn into one of the more prized shipwrecks in recent history -
Aug 28, 2015, 08:50 AM
Fake Russian gold lacks attention to details
An important consideration in authentication is determining if a given coin is valuable enough to attract the attention of a counterfeiter. -
Aug 27, 2015, 16:00 PM
International Association of Professional Numismatists gathers
The International Association of Professional Numismatists held its annual congress from May 28 to June 1, 2015, in New Orleans, La. -
Aug 27, 2015, 13:30 PM
Pink flamingos fill reverse of new colorful coin
A new color is appearing in the Pobjoy Mint’s colored titanium coin series. -
Aug 27, 2015, 12:00 PM
Hourglass dolphin subject of British Antarctic Territory coin
Pobjoy Mint has released a new coin on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory featuring the hourglass dolphin. -
Aug 27, 2015, 11:15 AM
Pros, cons of graded modern world coins
ach collector has to decide whether to buy a coin in its original packaging or an already graded example, or to submit an ungraded coin for grading. -
Aug 27, 2015, 10:44 AM
Museum launches campaign for Anglo-Saxon coins: Coin World Buzz
Ahead of acquiring 21 coins for display, the Bucks County Museum is moving to raise money that would be used to obtain more than 5,200 coins uncovered in 2014. -
Aug 27, 2015, 09:00 AM
Darth Vader shines in silver, gold on coins from New Zealand Mint
Darth Vader, who is a Jedi who falls to the Dark Side and one of the greatest movie villians of all time, is again appearing on new coins. -
Aug 26, 2015, 17:45 PM
Trajan’s major conquests: Ancients Today
Roman emperor Trajan used coins to celebrate his conquests across the years.