Sophia Mattimiro

1 week ago | numismaticnews.net | Sophia Mattimiro

Nothing brings people together or tears them apart quite like sports. When meeting someone new and you discover they love a sport as much as you, there is a burst of excitement until you learn they root for your rival team. When moving to a new state, do you learn to love your new home team or stay steadfast in supporting your childhood teams? Many sports collectors rank their favorite teams with their rivals at the bottom of the list by default.

3 weeks ago | numismaticnews.net | Sophia Mattimiro

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 committee then narrowed this number into the COTY 100, which contains 100 2024-dated candidates from 38 countries. Over 35 mints and central banks are represented in this group. This selection features 10 outstanding coins in 10 specific categories.

Jan 29, 2025 | numismaticnews.net | Sophia Mattimiro

The year 2025 marks the end of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarter program. The following year, 2026, will see new quarters, a new dime, and a new half-dollar, all to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee met in the fall of 2024 to discuss the designs for the semi-quincentennial coins. Now, the Mint is calling on the people for their input for a new quarter program that will begin in 2027.

Jan 2, 2025 | numismaticnews.net | Sophia Mattimiro

After an extraordinary 37-year career, Thomas Michael, Senior Market Analyst for NumisMaster, announced his retirement, effective at the end of 2024. Tom’s last day will conclude an incredible journey of dedication and innovation in the numismatics world. Tom began his career at Krause Publications in 1987 as the Numismatic Market Analyst, where he quickly became an integral part of the team. He made significant contributions to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, a guide cherished by collectors.

Nov 22, 2024 | numismaticnews.net | Sophia Mattimiro

More gift ideas for numismatists can be found here: Some Great Holiday Gifts for Friends, Family, and Even YourselfThe holidays are fast approaching, and it’s time to start making our lists and checking them twice. Perhaps you are the type of person to plan gifts all year round, writing down ideas for yourself and others as they come to you, no matter the season. If that’s you, then hopefully, this list will help you check yours twice to make sure you’ve thought of everything.