Hoard of 450 silver Roman coins discovered in Lower Saxony, Germany
Large Roman Coin Hoard Discovered in Germany A significant find of Roman silver coins and precious metals was made in northern Germany, though it went unreported for several years. The Lower Saxony’s Monument Conservation Office announced the discovery in October, revealing that the treasure was located near Borsum in the Hildesheim district. This hoard included […]
Is it a good idea to purchase 1-ounce silver bars or coins at this time?
Investing in Silver: Bars vs. Coins Silver prices have surged past several historical thresholds over the past year, currently standing at about $94 per ounce (as of January 22, 2026). This significant increase marks the first time silver has clearly broken through the $50 barrier, a situation attributed to a global supply crunch, ongoing pressure […]
U.S. Mint Begins Distributing 1776 ~ 2026 Coins for Circulation
This week, the U.S. Mint revealed that it started shipping the first set of 1776-2026 half-centenary coins to Federal Reserve Banks on January 5. This rollout includes multiple designs as the nation gears up for its 250th anniversary. Recently, it was noted that the 1776-2026 Mayflower Compact Quarter has begun circulating. This gives people their […]
Children of Sarah Huckabee Sanders discover 2,000-year-old coins in the West Bank
Sanders Family Discovers Ancient Coins in West Bank The children of Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders are diving into archaeology. Recently, during an expedition in the West Bank, the Sanders family stumbled upon some exciting historical artifacts. According to Israeli news agency TPS-IL, the finding was first shared by the Yesha Council, which represents Jewish […]
Dogecoin Sees Significant Gains as Bitcoin Rises and Meme Coins Begin to Thrive
Simply put DOGE increased by 17% last week, reaching its highest value since early December. Other popular meme coins like PEPE and SHIB also saw gains during this same timeframe. At the same time, meme coin launches and trading volumes are beginning to rebound on Solana’s leading token launchpad. Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged over 17% […]
Examine your coins! New currency celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.
Updated January 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET A new coin marking the 250th anniversary of the United States will be available starting Monday, January 5th. The U.S. Mint shared this news on social media. The Mayflower Compact Quarter is the first in a five-coin series for 2026. This design features a male and female […]
Newly designed coins celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary start circulating today.
A new coin has been released today to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. This coin features images of the Pilgrims alongside early presidents like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. However, oddly, there won’t be any coins celebrating civil rights activists or suffragists. The U.S. Mint is also considering a rather […]
Why Bulgarian and Greek Euro Coins Feature Stotinki and Lepta Instead of Cents
Debate Over Currency Terminology in Bulgaria After Bulgaria adopted the euro, a seemingly minor language choice sparked a significant discussion: Why does Bulgaria use “Stotinki” instead of “cent”? While often regarded as unique, Bulgaria isn’t completely alone in this aspect. For example, Greece opts for “lepto” in the singular and “Repta” in plural rather than […]
Archaeologists in Israel discover gold coins at a monastery in the Judean Desert
Ancient Gold Discovered in Judean Desert Israeli archaeologists recently made a fascinating find: they uncovered ancient gold artifacts at a site where a Christian monastery once stood in the Judean Desert. This discovery was announced this month by the Coordinator of Territorial Government Activities in Israel. The treasure, which includes two gold coins and a […]
New design for 2026 coins celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
On December 12, 2025, at 3:49 PM ET, the United States Mint announced the release of a special circulation coin to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The quarters, dimes, and nickels minted in 2026 will display unique designs and features commemorating significant events from the nation’s history, especially connected to 1976. […]