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.

With a change in leadership at the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce in Alaska, collectors are wondering if the chamber's wooden token program of recent years may reappear.

Sales of bags and rolls of 2025's American Innovation dollars begin with the Arkansas coins on Jan. 7, and the remaining three issues are scheduled throughout the year.

One of the most common and best-known European bumblebee species, the rock bumblebee is featured in Germany's colorful “Wonderful Word of Insects" series of €5 coins.

2025 coins offering the view of the planet Saturn as seen from one of its largest moons are the latest example of silver and gold coins for Niue, and are now available.

Numerous numismatic items can be found that feature the likeness of the 39th President of the United States, James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Dec. 29.

Jeff Starck has moved on after a 20-plus year commitment to "Coin World," and we give him a chance here to say goodbye in a fitting manner.

The U.S. Mint will begin taking 2025 bullion coin orders in January from the dealers on its authorized purchaser list, who in turn make the coins available in the secondary market.

The Hammersley Collection of British milled sovereigns will be offered in February in a Noonans sale, with several offerings considered to be among the top examples of the type.