An 18th century Hungarian gold coin offers both the story of St. George and the legendary slaying of the dragon along with a Biblical scene of Jesus and his disciples in rough seas.

The representation of Nero found on this gold aureus, purchased for $25,000 at a September sale, gives an impression of power that marked the reign of the emperor.

The lovable Winnie the Pooh and his friends will make appearances on the Royal Mint's limited-edition 50-penny collector coins, three per year for 2020 through 2022, available in color or plain.

A coin of Hadrian, whose appearance differed greatly from previous Roman emperors, was featured in a recent Classical Numismatic Group auction with a selling price of $6,000.

The New York International Numismatic Convention that was scheduled for January 2021 is canceled, but auction companies expect to proceed with their sales.

Classic Numismatic Group's September auction provided a showcase for Imperial Roman gold coins that included well-documented examples that brought favorable sales results.

The 1-cent and 2-cent coinage of the eurozone could be eliminated as the European Commission assesses their usefulness and seeks residents' opinions on the future status of the coins.

The Royal Mint offers innovative security features on 2021 Britannia gold and silver coins, allowing visual authentication, to combat counterfeiting of its high demand bullion products.

A bronze medal to commemorate Russia's Elizabeth I and her ascension to the throne in 1741 serves as a portal to a lesson that reflects upon the times and her place in history.

UK circulating 2-penny and £2 coins will not be produced at the Royal Mint for the next 10 years, as a recent government audit finds an oversupply of the coins paired with falling demand.

Proceeds from sales of Uncirculated copper-nickel €10 coins honoring the San Marino Institute for Social Security and its health services are donated to the institute to support its COVID-19 work.

Known as the "mop dog," the komondor is featured on the second coin in the Hungarian Sheep and Hunting Dogs series, a Proof-like copper-nickel-zinc 2,000-forint coin.

A Royal Dutch Mint 2020 coin celebrates the centennial of a technological improvement that had a dramatic impact then and now on preserving Dutch land from floods.

The latest Proof .999 fine gold $10 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint uses native gold and a native-inspired design by an Inuk artist, and is available individually, a first.

The works of prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie are honored with a number of issues from the Royal Mint on the occasion of the British writer's 100th anniversary of first being published.

The RAM offers the third issue in its Shipwreck series of triangular 1-ounce .999 fine silver $1 coins, depicting the Dutch East India ship "Zuytdorp" that disappeared in 1712.

A rare fantasy issue struck in London featuring the last monarch of the Kingdom of Madagascar can become part of a new collection when offered for sale in the Netherlands in October.

Numismatica Ars Classica offers a silver denarius, issued circa 19 to 18 B.C., from Rome's first emperor, in Extremely Fine condition at an October auction.

The quokka, known as "the world's happiest animal," has more to smile about now that the Perth Mint is featuring the marsupial on a 1-ounce .9999 fine silver dollar.

For collectors, gold coins hold special appeal, even for those who lack the monetary means to buy them.