News & Notes

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A Medal for Bolivian Independence

A Medal for Bolivian Independence

August 25, 2025

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The Banco Central de Bolivia has released silver and gold medals to commemorate the nation's bicentennial.

A Medal for Bolivian Independence
2025 Coin of the Year Awards

2025 Coin of the Year Awards

August 23, 2025

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Austria takes home the coveted Coin of the Year title at the awards ceremony presented on August 21 at the World's Fair of Money in Oklahoma.

2025 Coin of the Year Awards
Iconic Duo

Iconic Duo

August 20, 2025

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The U.S. Mint has announced that Batman and Wonder Woman will be the next two superheroes featured in its Comic Art Coin & Medal Program.

Iconic Duo
An Anniversary Medal

An Anniversary Medal

August 20, 2025

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To recognize its 25th anniversary, the Madison County Coin Club released commemorative octagonal club medals.

An Anniversary Medal
Vote for New Swiss Notes

Vote for New Swiss Notes

August 20, 2025

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The Swiss National Bank has launched a public survey to help select the designs for its 10th bank notes series, which highlights topography.

Vote for New Swiss Notes
Iconic Catwoman Cover in Pure Silver

Iconic Catwoman Cover in Pure Silver

August 19, 2025

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Famous in the world of comic books, Detective Comics No. 122 has new life as a colorized silver collectible.

Iconic Catwoman Cover in Pure Silver
Notable News (August 12-18, 2025)

Notable News (August 12-18, 2025)

August 18, 2025

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This week's headlines include the 2025 ANA Show Eagle strike ceremony, The Royal Mint Puzzle Book, and laser-engraved American Eagles.

Notable News (August 12-18, 2025)
Defense Against the Dark Arts Coin

Defense Against the Dark Arts Coin

August 18, 2025

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The Royal Mint has released the final issue in its four-coin Harry Potter Iconic Moments Collection, featuring the Patronus Charm.

Defense Against the Dark Arts Coin
Kangaroos and Canberra

Kangaroos and Canberra

August 15, 2025

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The Royal Australian Mint's 2025 Kangaroo bullion issue honors Canberra, Australia's capital and home of the Royal Australian Mint.

Kangaroos and Canberra
One Design to Rule Them All

One Design to Rule Them All

August 14, 2025

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The Tolkien Society wrote to the Bank of England to recommend J.R.R. Tolkien appear on the next series of UK bank notes.

One Design to Rule Them All
Rarities on Preview at the World’s Fair of Money

Rarities on Preview at the World’s Fair of Money

August 12, 2025

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An extraordinary Dutch pattern coin is among the top offerings featured in Heritage’s ANA world and ancient coins auction on August 27-29.

Rarities on Preview at the World’s Fair of Money