2025 Coin of the Year announced

The 42nd annual Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards were announced August 21 during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. Organized by World Coin News, the program highlights design creativity and excellence in modern coinage.

In a tight race, Austria's "Supernova" took home top honors in the 2025 Coin of the Year Awards. Source: American Numismatic Association

From an initial field of 550 entries, the COTY Nominating Committee narrowed the list to 100 contenders—10 coins across 10 categories. A global panel of experts then chose the category winners. Austria’s silver €20 “Supernova” edged out the competition to claim the 2025 Coin of the Year. Its concave obverse displays a vibrant, color-enhanced view of the Crab Nebula, derived from imagery captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

See the full list of winners here.