Coin Collecting News & Notes

Hollis to Attend the NMS

February 25, 2026

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United States Mint Director Paul Hollis is scheduled to attend the ANA’s National Money Show® this week in Savannah, Georgia.

Hollis to Attend the NMS

Minted Menace

February 24, 2026

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Dennis the Menace and his dog Gnasher appear on a new commemorative 50 pence from the Royal Mint and Beano.

Minted Menace

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

February 24, 2026

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Tourists hoping to pitch a coin in Rome's Trevi Fountain will now need to pay a €2 fee to take part in this time-honored tradition.

Fountain Fee At Famous Italian Landmark

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

February 24, 2026

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The Hobby Protection Act sanctions possession of a counterfeit coin if the word “COPY” is incused on either the obverse or reverse.

Bring Your Counterfeits to the NMS

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)

February 23, 2026

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This week’s headlines include the updated Mega Red, Mexican counterfeits, Althea Gibson celebration, and a Viking gold pendant.

Notable News (February 17-23, 2026)

Swiss Shooting Talers

February 22, 2026

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Following tradition, gold and silver coins featuring William Tell will be struck to commemorate Switzerland’s 2026 Federal Shooting Festival.

Swiss Shooting Talers

2026 Proof Sets Unveiled

February 20, 2026

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The U.S. Mint has published sales pages for its 2026 proof and silver proof sets containing the nation’s semiquincentennial coins.

2026 Proof Sets Unveiled

Education at the World Money Fair

February 19, 2026

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Numismatic Guaranty Company held an Introduction to Grading class at the World Money Fair in Berlin using coins from the ANA's Money Museum.

Education at the World Money Fair

Game, Set, Match

February 19, 2026

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Althea Gibson, a trailblazing black athlete, was featured on the final issue in the American Women Quarters™ series.

Game, Set, Match

CIT’s Diverse Winter Releases

February 19, 2026

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The CIT Winter Launch includes coins that depict iconic Paris landmarks, fantastical creatures, stunning architecture, and more.

CIT’s Diverse Winter Releases

Queen of Crime

February 19, 2026

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The Monnaie de Paris launches a series of coins dedicated to detective author Agatha Christie and some of her most notable works.

Queen of Crime

Hundred Acre Series

February 18, 2026

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh, the Royal Mint will issue three coins over the next several months.

Hundred Acre Series