RR Auction offered a number of items from past Olympic games during a recent sale, with a gold medal from the first Olympics on U.S. soil leading the way, selling for $545,371.

One of only 10 known examples of the Proof 1884 Trade dollar was part of the Bruce Sherman Collection that was sold by Heritage in January, bringing a final price of $1.14 million.

Two pieces of numismatic legislation were introduced separately Jan. 15 in the House, one seeking a commemorative coin program for Rosie the Riveter, the other a medal for the "Miracle on Ice" hockey team.

The annual awards presentation for the Society of Paper Money Collectors took place at the 2025 FUN Convention and the organization welcomed John and Nancy Wilson to its Hall of Fame.

A sum of $3.84 million was paid by GreatCollections to acquire the Duckor example of the 1927-D gold $20 double eagle, a high grade coin seldom seen on the open market.

A Proof 1894-S Barber dime sold by Heritage Auctions in the first part of the Bruce Sherman Collection in January realized $2.16 million, a new record.

Despite the efforts made by legislators over 20 years ago there is no commemorative coin honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, despite other non-numismatic honors galore.

The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky, continues to be the primary storage facility for the nation’s gold reserves, followed by the West Point Mint in New York.

A 1798 Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle $5 double eagle that is considered the finest known of few examples was sold from the Bruce Sherman Collection for $3,000,000.

George Orwell is commemorated on the 75th anniversary of his death with a series of coins from the Royal Mint in several options, featuring a symbolic representation of a quotation from his writings.

The United States Mint launched a completely overhauled Coin Classroom website Dec. 17, providing age-appropriate educational resources for teachers of students in grades kindergarten through six.

The cost to produce cents and five-cent coins continues to escalate well beyond face value, but the latest report from the U.S. Mint shows production of the other coins remains profitable.

The Proof American Eagle, First Amendment to the United States Constitution platinum $100 coin series offers its final limited-edition issue when sales open Feb. 20 for the 2025-W Right To Petition coin.

A rare token from India gained plenty of attention in advance of its planned sale, and interest ran high in numismatic collectibles featuring the late President Jimmy Carter.

The 70th annual convention for the Florida United Numismatists was first on the calendar of major events for 2025 and it ushers in expectations of hope and optimism for many.

Buyers interested in the final Proof set of copper-nickel clad American Women quarter dollars in that four-year program can prepare for the upcoming sale of the product in late February.

The U.S. Mint's 2025 lineup garners plenty of attention as we transition into the early days of the new year, with sales already underway for some products.

A 1711 gold 5-guinea DECIMO (edge inscription) variety featuring popular Queen Anne exceeded expectations in the sale of the Frank Waley Collection of Hammered Silver and Milled Gold Coins.

Collector Jim Matthews has decided it's time to part with the Draped Bust and Capped Bust dimes he has collected for more than 40 years, and the coins will be auctioned by W. David Perkins.

Activist Terry Fox has emerged from a field of 600 candidates as Canadian authorities' selection to replace Sir Wilfrid Laurier on $5 notes of the next series.