Preserving a nation’s heritage is worthy of government sanctions. But when do widely circulated coins deserve that level of protection?

Collectors of ancient coins, as represented by the Ancient Coin Collectors Guild, have lost the latest appeal of import restrictions for certain coins.

Artistry, craftsmanship and history combine in a new gold domed coin released by the Royal Australian Mint in the Terrestrial Gold Dome series.

Recent coin finds on the Dutch shipwreck of the Rooswijk suggest that its crew was engaged in smuggling.

France should eliminate the 1- and 2-cent coins, according to a recent report from a government-sponsored think tank.

The Falkland Islands showcases the macaroni penguin on the first 50-penny coin in a new colorful coin series from the Pobjoy Mint.

A pair of gold items, one coin and one medal, celebrating anniversaries of the Protestant Reformation are offered in Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Aug. 21 auction.

The Royal Australian Mint’s Kangaroo series has been issued for 25 years. To celebrate the anniversary, the RAM issued two new coins in the popular series.

France’s mint is celebrating the 2018 FIFA World Cup victory of the nation’s men’s soccer team with a medalet.

A rare Soviet-issued Chinese silver dollar highlights Stacks’ Bowers Galleries’ Aug. 7 auction in Hong Kong.

The Royal Australian Mint is issuing a circulating commemorative $2 coin to celebrate the 2018 Invictus Games, scheduled in Sydney from Oct. 20 to 27.

Diwali is an ancient five-day Hindu “festival of lights” and the holiday is now the subject of two Reverse Proof coins from Tuvalu issued by the Perth Mint.

Canada celebrates the space station on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with a new silver $20 coin.

A fourth century B.C. electrum stater with the rare depiction of an unidentified man highlights Heritage Auctions’ Aug. 17 sale.

‘Boaty McBoatface,’ the little research vessel with a name acquired from an online contest, is now being honored with a coin from the Pobjoy Mint.

One of the coins marks the 250th anniversary of the Ajuda Botanical Garden, and the other the 250th anniversary of the nation’s official printing works..

This extremely rare Chinese Dragon dollar pattern starred in Heritage Auctions’ June 28 and 29 sale in Hong Kong.

A ringed-bimetallic €2 coin, featuring sculptor François-Joseph Bosio, who created works for Napoleon Bonaparte is available in a Proof version.

Hungary honors the scientific contributions of Dr. Ignác Semmelweis with two new coins, including a Uncirculated copper-nickel 2,000-forint coin.

Nelson Mandela is appearing on a new circulating commemorative 5-rand coin from South Africa.