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What’s New in NumisMaster By Jennifer Bushland

As I eagerly await to see what coins mints will produce for 2026, I have looked back at roughly 2,500 issues from 2025. A couple stood out and made me appreciate the process that went into making them. From the beginning stages to the final product,...

What’s New in NumisMaster

As we come to the end of 2025, I was surprised to see that there were a few mints that released coins featuring characters from DC Comics. Although Niue seems to mint a DC Comics-related coin yearly, these new issues were from Monnaie de Paris and the...

EUROPEAN ERROR COINS

Minting errors are a controversial topic in numismatics. They exist at the intersection of technical curiosity, speculative hype, and scholarly documentation, thus appealing to vastly different expectations and interests. While some collectors view...

COTY WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

THE BEST in modern coinage was honored at the 2025 Coin of the Year (COTY) ceremony. Ten trophies were awarded to ten outstanding coins in artistry and innovation by an international panel of judges, of which one well-deserving issue was granted the...

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FAREWELL to the LEV

On June 4, 2025, Bulgaria received the long-awaited approval from the EU Commission and the European Central Bank to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, and become the 21st member of the eurozone. This decision marks the end of the Bulgarian lev (BGN)...

THE KUNA FINDS A NEW HOME ON COINS

On January 1, 2023, Croatia turned a page in its monetary history: the euro became the country’s official currency, replacing the kuna after nearly three decades in circulation. For many Croatians, the switch marked more than just an economic shift; it...

Announcing the COTY 100

The process for the 2025 Coin of the Year (COTY) awards began in early January with a worldwide call for nominations. From roughly 7,000 coins released in 2024, mints, banks, and enthusiasts submitted nearly 550 for consideration. A nominating...

“EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN” ON FRENCH COIN SERIES

To the joy of many, the United States “American Woman Quarters” program recognizes iconic American women through specially designed circulating quarters. It is important not to forget that France has also produced a similar collection of circulating...

COINS OF THE German Empire

Most people in Germany still vividly remember the introduction of the euro, the distribution of starter kits, and the first colorful bank notes that came out of ATMs shortly after the turn of 2001 to 2002. Many Germans also recall 1948, when the...

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THE GOLD COIN Scandalized that Switzerland

In the 19th century, most European states issued their gold coins as a means of payment. oo young. Too individual. Too romantic. These scathing critiques were not about the next superstar in a talent show in 2025 but about a numismatic representative...

VIKING HOARDS

The United States hasn’t issued $500 or $1,000 bank notes in years. Canada has stopped circulating its $1,000 note. The European Union no longer issues and discourages using its €500 note. More high denomination bank notes have likewise been...

Celebrates Sovereign Anniversary WITH CHANGE

The Royal Mint unveiled new designs and future plans for the Sovereign, including some firsts and lasts. The 2025 Collection will become available to purchase later this year. This will be the last opportunity for collectors to own a Sovereign made...

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What’s New in NumisMaster

Those hot sticky summer days have come around again but at NumisMaster we keep on truckin’ through the heat and humidity to keep you informed and up to date on the world of coins. We’ve circled back to the “A” countries now and are again working our...

Summer Olympics Coming to Coins