In H.G. Wells' classic alien invasion novel "The War of the Worlds," Martians lay waste to Great Britain with giant Tripods. So why does the Royal Mint's new coin show the war machine with four legs?

The Royal Mint acknowledges five anniversaries in 2021 with commemorative coins, with coins offered in multiple versions, some offered only in sets available now; more releases are anticipated.

In a fruitful trip to an ATM, an Ohio student discovered an error note with a banana sticker overprinted, and after its 15-year absence from the market, Heritage Auctions offers the note Jan. 22.

Coins are fertile ground for learning history, as found in the Jan. 19 and 20 Classic Numismatic Group auction of the Peter J. Merani Collection of ancient Roman and papal coins and medals.

The only known 1974-D aluminum cent will be brought forth from the U.S. Mint's vault for display in the Denver Mint's public galleries, viewable when public tours resume at some as yet unknown time.

Smart bank notes could replace traditional notes as an interim currency, as digital currency builds momentum toward official acceptability.

Sometimes, a coin will be struck on a planchet intended for another denomination, leading to an error coin that can be explained to everyone, including those with little numismatic knowledge.

A new £2 coin marking the life and work of author H.G. Wells is called out on social media and in online fan forums for having elements on the reverse that are inconsistent with the works presented.

The final offering in the America the Beautiful series will begin turning up among circulated coins, the 56th issue, honoring Alabama's Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.

Collectors can obtain the official Joe Biden presidential inaugural medals in bronze and .999 fine silver before the Jan. 20 inauguration, with a separate limited-edition colorized medal also offered.

President Trump signed legislation authorizing coins marking the 100th anniversary of the transition of silver dollar production from the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar.

The United States Mint has revealed its pricing for numismatic products currently in inventory, including some products from previous years that are experiencing a price increase.

Germany will be issuing new €20 notes in the Europa Series into circulation with a varnish coating, giving them a smoother feel and increased durability.

Readers were very interested in the reveal of the reverse of the first quarter dollar to follow the last of the America the Beautiful series, while also keeping an eye on other product releases for 2021.

The United States Postal Service is several weeks behind in delivering print copies of "Coin World," prompting numerous calls from angry subscribers. However, with the holidays past, delivery is improving.

Jeff and Larry discuss the recent replica coin from an Ohio artist that draw massive social media attention. With the dawning of the new year, it became a good opportunity to look back at the way things have changed (or not) in the last 20 years.

An 1892-O Barber, Micro O half dollar graded MS-67 by PCGS with a green Certified Acceptance Corp. sticker realized $132,000 in Stack's Bowers Galleries' Miller Collection sale.

Examples of coins reflecting customs popularized during the reign of Queen Victoria, the private addition of enameling to bring color to a coin and individually engraving coins into “love tokens,” are offered.

A Barcelona-area teen is arrested by the Spanish National Police in a case involving high-quality counterfeit euro notes being sold in Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom.

With the 116th Congress nearing its end, legislators are beginning to move unessential legislation through the legislative process, including multiple bills with numismatic connections.