American Numismatic Association

U.S. Coins and Jewelry has acquired a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent that a Texas family held unverified for more than 60 years. 👀

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Newly Authenticated 1943 Bronze Cent U.S. Coins and Jewelry has acquired a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent that a Texas family held unverified for more than 60 years. One of an estimated 20 known to exist, the coin has been graded Extremely Fine (XF)-40 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). The highly sought piece is valued at $235,000...

The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS) is seeking book proposals and volunteers for a new publishing grant program. 📚

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NBS Publishing Grant Program The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS) is seeking book proposals and volunteers for a new publishing grant program designed to support numismatic authors and expand the availability of numismatic literature. The program, approved unanimously by the NBS board last year, will provide support in two....

ANA Education Update: Coins for A's Has Evolved Into Collector Quest 🪙✨

The ANA has officially launched Collector Quest, an updated youth engagement initiative designed to connect students in grades K–12 with the world of coin collecting. Collector Quest replaces the former Coins for A's program, eliminating the need for students to mail in school report cards and replacing it with a user-friendly online application form.

With Collector Quest, the ANA is broadening access so all students in grades K–12 can claim a free one-year Gold (digital) YN membership simply by completing an online form at: https://bit.ly/4ymsLLb

To complete the Collector Quest, applicants must finish three simple tasks:
1️⃣ Provide student information – basic contact details for membership setup.

2️⃣ Share collecting habits – answer questions about their interest in currency and collecting, evaluated for age-appropriate completion.

3️⃣ Parent permission – obtain parent or guardian approval via e-signature.

YNs can still earn free coins by participating in the World Coin Project: when YNs sign up, the ANA will send them a world coin to research. They'll need to post their answers on the YN Google Classroom, and the ANA will send them another world coin to research (up to six times per year)!

Collector Quest Kickstart your coin collecting journey with the ANA's Collector Quest! Students in grades K–12 can complete three simple steps to earn a FREE 1-Year Gold Digital Membership to the ANA—unlocking monthly coin auctions with virtual YN Dollars, interactive games, The Numismatist magazine online, and...

Bullion authentication is far from cut and dried. 🪙

This helpful guide from the experts with BAC Grading dispells common myths and gives you confidence in your purchases.

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The U.S. Mint’s 2027 Working Dogs commemorative coin program honors therapy, guide, and police dogs on gold, silver, and clad issues.

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Working Dogs Honored on Commemoratives The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for its 2027 Working Dogs commemorative coin program. Intended to support the mission of America’s VetDogs, a not-for-profit organization that provides service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders, the program will include gold $5, ...

Bold, beautiful, and filled with color, toned Indian Head cents present an excellent opportunity to add eye appeal to your collection. ✨

In their latest feature, CAC Grading expert Shannon Rajkitkul dives into the four primary toning categories of proof Indian Head cents —from coveted sea-green hues to rare rainbows—along with the historical shifts that have influenced its collectability and pro tips for evaluating originality and market value.

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Collecting Toned Indian Head Cents SPONSORED CONTENT A version of this article was originally published by CAC Grading, LLC. Toned Indian Head cents have become one of the most sought-after series in numismatics today, particularly for their proof-toned specimens. I would rank toned Indian Head cents in proof at a toned demand factor...

Embedded foreign matter can be introduced to coins in many ways at different points in the coin production process and creates unique errors. 👀

In the latest "Error Coin Essentials" feature, expert Mike Diamond dives into how everything from slag to stray copper-nickel fragments get rolled, squeezed, or struck into coins — and why identifying the exact entry point matters for collectors.

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Error Coin Essentials: Foreign Matter This article is sponsored by CAC Grading, the collectors’ choice, inspiring confidence through accurate and consistent coin grading. Error Coin Essentials introduces the core concepts behind coins that didn’t come out quite right. These articles provide a practical foundation for collectors who...

Washington is seeking public input to help determine which state innovation or innovator will be featured on its 2029 Innovation $1 coin.

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Washington Seeks Ideas for 2029 American Innovation $1 Coin Washington is seeking public input to help determine which state innovation or innovator will be featured on its 2029 Innovation $1 Coin. Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti invites residents to submit ideas through the Washington State Treasurer’s website. Pellicciotti and an advisory co...