2026 Semiquincentennial Coins: Emerging Liberty Dime Leads a Historic New Lineup

Obverse of the 2026 Emerging Liberty dime featuring a modern Liberty design with the dual date 1776–2026

U.S. Mint Release – 2026 Semiquincentennial Coinage The U.S. Mint has started shipping its 2026 semiquincentennial circulating coin designs, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For modern U.S. coinage, this is the biggest design shake‑up since the 50 State Quarters and the 1776‑1976 Bicentennial issues! Collectors now have a new … Read more

2026 Native American $1 Coin Honors Polly Cooper and the Oneida at Valley Forge

The U.S. Mint’s latest Native American $1 coin for 2026 is a history lesson in your hand, honoring Oneida heroine Polly Cooper and her tribe’s life‑saving aid to George Washington’s army at Valley Forge. Rolls and bags of the new dollar went on sale January 27, 2026, giving collectors a fresh opportunity to add both … Read more

Weekly GreatCollections Email Overview: January 25, 2026

Screenshot of the “This Week at GreatCollections” email highlighting January 25, 2026 coin auction items including a 1911-D Indian Gold Quarter Eagle and current bid information

Did You See This Week’s GreatCollections Email? Absolute Numismatic Madness Did you see the latest email from GreatCollections? This one is stacked! Even by GreatCollections standards, this week’s highlights read like a dream want-list for serious collectors. .. sorry, I had to wipe drool off my keyboard (okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic but wow, … Read more

NGC and PMG Accepting Submissions at Whitman Spring Expo 2026 (And Yes, I’m Jealous)

NGC PMG Whitman Spring Expo 2026 submissions, in person? I just saw an announcement that made me grin… and sigh… at the same time. NGC and PMG are bringing full submission services to the Whitman Spring Expo in Baltimore this March, and if you’re anywhere near Maryland.. I’m officially jealous. From Thursday, March 5 through … Read more

US Mint FUN Convention 2026

Mystery Boxes.. Collectors Are Already Buzzing If you’re the kind of collector who enjoys a little mystery mixed with your mint sets, you may want to pay attention to what the United States Mint just announced. At the upcoming 71st Annual Florida United Numismatists Convention (FUN 2026) in Orlando, the Mint will be selling limited-quantity … Read more

Is Your Dollar Bill Worth Thousands? The 2026 Guide to Fancy Serial Numbers

Let’s address the elephant in the room. You probably landed here because you saw someone on TikTok flip a $1 bill into a few thousand dollars and thought, “There’s no way that’s real… right?” Welcome to the world of fancy serial numbers, where perfectly ordinary pocket change can sometimes turn into a legitimate collector’s item. … Read more

Coins Worth Watching from a Recent BlueRidgeSilverhound Coin Market Report

Coins Worth Watching covers a wide range of coins that have actually sold recently, most of them raw and ungraded. Instead of big claims, it focused on what collectors are paying attention to right now, and what’s moving money. Below is a breakdown of the coins discussed and why each one stood out. (I’ll be … Read more

🪙 1955 Doubled Die Penny – The Legendary Lincoln Cent Error

Before the internet, before coin apps, and long before YouTube coin hunts, one small penny caused a nationwide frenzy. The year was 1955.. Elvis was on the radio, cars had fins, and the Mint accidentally created the most talked-about coin of the century. Discover the story behind the 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent, one of … Read more