How foreign matter creates rare error coins in modern minting
Foreign objects can get into coins at any stage, from molten metal to the final strike. Knowing how these errors happen matters for collectors and anyone watching the real value of physical money.
Read ArticleWashington asks public for ideas on 2029 Innovation Dollar Coin
Washington State wants residents to suggest which innovation or innovator should appear on its 2029 American Innovation $1 Coin. Final picks go to the US Mint by October.
Hobo nickel collection heads to major auction in 2026
Kagin's will auction the Candace D. Kagin Collection-more than 600 hand-carved hobo nickels, including rare works by Bo Hughes and Bert Wiegand-starting September 28, 2026.
Indian rupee stays under pressure as RBI reserves grow
MUFG and Goldman Sachs expect the Indian rupee to keep weakening against the US dollar through 2027. The RBI's bigger reserves help steady the currency but aren't enough to stop the slide.