Coin Collecting News & Notes

2026 Proof Sets Unveiled

February 20, 2026

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

Gold Passes $5,000

February 18, 2026

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Gold has been used as a store of wealth for thousands of years, and, at more than $5,000 an ounce, it is more costly than ever.

Gold Passes $5,000

Notable News (February 10-17, 2026)

February 17, 2026

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This week’s headlines include the CSNS convention, European counterfeits, Riksbank policy changes, and Australian commemoratives.

Notable News (February 10-17, 2026)

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 lifelong 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