World Coin News

The fascinating history and details of world coins are brought to life monthly in World Coin News. We are the leading authority on world coins and regularly report on new issues, auctions and other coin news from around the world. Our top experts provide in-depth historical information on coins and the countries that issue them.

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Precious metals pricing raises mints’ prices • The rapid rise in precious metals pricing has rendered the face value of some collector coins meaningless.

COIN FIND MAY REWRITE JERUSALEM HISTORY

COINS DOCUMENT EARLY TRADE ROUTES

EURO STARTER PACKS ARE COLLECTIBLE

COINS DATE FROM THE GALLUS REVOLT

INDIA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IMPACTS COINS

THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY AGE

THE SILVER COINAGE OF RUSSIA 1861–1881 • Editor’s note: In the October 2025 issue of World Coin News, the article “The Gold Coinage of Russia 1855–1860” was published with an incorrect title. The correct title should have been “The Silver Coinage of Russia, 1855-1860.” We regret the error and appreciate our readers’ understanding.

The History of Heads and Tails

Priced for Imperfection EUROPEAN ERROR COINS

Before the Euro, There Was the Latin Monetary Union • Remembering the early unified coinage system

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FINAL FLIGHT

A SELECTION OF RECENTLY RELEASED ISSUES.

INDIGENOUS ARTWORK ON COINS

COIN OF THE YEAR • Luc Luycx wins Coin of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award

Preview: THE WARLORD’S PORTRAIT • Rare 1926 Chang Tso-Lin coin emerges at auction after 40 years

Results: ONE COIN TO RULE THEM ALL • The famous Crown Coin sells at London auction

Numismatic News Heads to the UK