The numismatic community has exciting news to share: Larry Jewett, a veteran editor and respected voice in coin collecting, has joined Whitman Brands in a senior editorial role. This move, announced on February 3, 2026, bolsters Whitman’s publishing efforts at a time when the hobby is seeing renewed interest and expanded product lines. Whitman Brands, … Read more
The world of numismatics is evolving, and online platforms are opening up exciting new opportunities to reach buyers, build community, and sell collections effectively. If you’ve been curious about live selling, improving your eBay listings, or expanding your audience through platforms like Whatnot, we have great news! The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) recently hosted a … Read more
The United States Mint (Mint) began shipping 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coins, including the dime, half dollar, and the first of five quarter dollars, on January 5. In celebration of the Nation’s Semiquincentennial, for one year only, the United States Mint is redesigning most of our circulating coins. Authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act … Read more
The COL Steven Ellsworth Collection of U.S. Large Cents (1793–1796) was a highlight of Heritage Auctions’ FUN Special Sessions, which opened the broader US Coins Signature® Auction on January 13, 2026, in Orlando. Assembled over four decades and presented in partnership with Chris Victor-McCawley’s Early Cents Auctions, this 98-lot collection achieved strong results and drew … Read more
Numismatists and history enthusiasts, get ready for a captivating journey into one of the most transformative periods in American coinage! Whitman Brands has just announced the release of When Coins Were King: The Coins, Power Struggles, and Personalities That Defined a Nation, a richly researched new book by award-winning numismatic historian Michael F. Moran. Published … Read more
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Paul Hollis took the oath of office, becoming the 41st Director of the United States Mint (Mint). Mr. Hollis was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on July 16 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 18. “I am honored and humbled to be confirmed as the 41st Director … Read more