Coin Collecting News & Notes

Bill Proposing $2.50 Coin Passes House Vote

February 13, 2026

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The House of Representatives passed a bill that would authorize the issuance of a $2½ coin to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Bill Proposing $2.50 Coin Passes House Vote

What’s an Olympic Medal Worth?

February 13, 2026

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Precious metals firm Dillon Gage Metals calculated the metal value of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic medals.

What’s an Olympic Medal Worth?

Portraits and Peace Tie for Medal of the Year

February 12, 2026

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The 2025 American Medal of the Year was a tie between Greer Steyn and Eva-Maria Wohn for their medals Van Pallandt and Xi Jumping.

Portraits and Peace Tie for Medal of the Year

Q&A with Mint Director Paul Hollis

February 12, 2026

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In this exclusive interview, the first collector to lead the U.S. Mint talks about his book, his first coin, the market, and more.

Q&A with Mint Director Paul Hollis

Mayflower Compact Quarter Released

February 11, 2026

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One of the first 2026 semiquincentennial coins arrives in circulation with the release of the Mayflower Compact quarter.

Mayflower Compact Quarter Released

Funding Research

February 11, 2026

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Applications are now open for the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society 2026 Newman Grant Program for researchers.

Funding Research

Jewett Joins Whitman

February 11, 2026

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Larry Jewett, longtime editor at Coin World, has joined Whitman Brands’ publishing team, filling Diana Plattner's role.

Jewett Joins Whitman

Canadian Black Heritage

February 10, 2026

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The Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating Black History Month with the release of a $20 silver coin featuring Adinkra symbols.

Canadian Black Heritage

9/11 Commemoratives: Fate Unknown

February 10, 2026

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Legislation for the creation of coins honoring those who were killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago is at a standstill.

9/11 Commemoratives: Fate Unknown

Princess of the Press

February 9, 2026

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Ida B. Wells was an outspoken journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist who was honored in the American Women Quarters™ program.

Princess of the Press

Notable News (February 4-9, 2026)

February 9, 2026

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This week’s headlines include cash bouquets, a Royal Australian Mint commemorative, CCAC meeting, and U.S. Mint price updates.

Notable News (February 4-9, 2026)

The Hunt Is On

February 7, 2026

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The Royal Mint is holding a national treasure hunt built around a puzzling and intricate coin inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.

The Hunt Is On