The Royal Canadian Mint honors the anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II with a circulating commemorative ringed-bimetallic $2 coin.

Two unassuming lots in Emporium Hamburg’s Nov. 17 and 18 auction provide a kick-start to what could be a thematic collection of equine medals.

San Marino marks 2016 Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in the Catholic faith with the nation’s first ringed-bimetallic €5 coin.

An artistic, coin-collecting bishop designed the reverse of the United Kingdom’s first official Christmas coin, which is sold at face value.

A 2017 turquoise titanium seahorse coin from the British Virgin Islands is the latest release in Pobjoy Mint’s series of colorful titanium coins.

Fake British Virgin Islands coins are being offered online including through some eBay sellers.

Canada’s five circulating coins will feature special designs in 2017 to mark the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation.

There are, of course, coins and medals of other metals, but many of the highlights have a golden gleam.

A silver penny of Henry VI was struck from two dies not intended to be paired. The piece highlights the fourth part of the Lord Stewartby collection.

Also this week, Q. David Bowers gives collectors a tip for enhancing their enjoyment, and we break down U.S. Mint customer base demographics.

A circa 303 to 293 B.C. silver hexadrachm, in EF, realized more than twice its estimate in a Nomos sale in Zurich in early October.

The Macau Lunar Rooster coins, the tenth issue of the series, feature an outline of a rooster accompanied by blooms of rosy Celosia cristata.

The United Kingdom's new 12-sided £1 coin will begin circulating in about four months, so it's time for businesses to begin preparing for the big switch.

The coin is "very rare and among the finest specimens known of this prestigious and fascinating issue."

The only American honorees on world coins more popular than presidents are entertainers. Here are a few to look out for.

The latest Reverse Proof 2016 .999 fine silver dollar is the tenth and final issue in the series, which began in 2012.

For the second year, the Pobjoy Mint has issued Chinese Lunar coins from the British Virgin Islands that are wearable as charms.

Though he is not without critics, President Reagan remains one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century, and appears on many coins.

The birth of the Philippine Commonwealth was commemorated by three silver coins.

For the second time in four years, non­collectors have located a 1703 Vigo Bay gold 5-guinea coin in the inherited belongings of their families.

The Atocha wreck is arguably the most famous shipwreck discovered in modern America, so when items salvaged from it are sold at auction, it’s notable.

Also this week, we wondered if the Reagan Coin & Chronicles set is a bust, and profiled the market for special coin slabs.

The vibrant colors of autumn are visible on two new limited-mintage commemorative coins from the Royal Canadian Mint.

From an 18th century Spanish treasure ship to a 20th century child’s toy chest — sometimes a rare coin’s journey can be humbling.

The Isle of Man has issued its final Angel 20th-ounce gold coin. The coin features a Christmas-themed privy mark celebrating the three gifts of the Wise Men.