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Canada’s Mint Unveils Charles III Portrait

Canada’s Mint Unveils Charles III Portrait

November 21, 2023

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On November 14, the Royal Canadian Mint debuted its portrait of King Charles III, which will appear on the country's circulating coins.

Canada’s Mint Unveils Charles III Portrait
Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)

Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)

November 15, 2023

Read time 1 min read

This week's numismatic headlines include the "Best of the Mint" competition, George F. Kolbe's retirement, and a viral $2 bill.

Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)
Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins

Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins

November 14, 2023

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The public is invited to rank their favorite U.S. coins to help determine the designs that will be featured in a 2026 "Best of the Mint" collection.

Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins
Mission Complete

Mission Complete

November 6, 2023

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The Apollo 11 silver dollar was named the named the Best Collectible Silver Coin at the 2023 Mint Directors Conference.

Mission Complete
Heads or Tails?

Heads or Tails?

November 6, 2023

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A recent study proves that the odds of winning a coin toss are not 50/50.

Heads or Tails?
London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing

London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing

November 6, 2023

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The private Pobjoy Mint in London, England, will close at the end of 2023.

London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing
Quality Guaranteed

Quality Guaranteed

November 6, 2023

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A new third-party grading service awards stickers to top-notch coins.

Quality Guaranteed
Medieval Money Exhibit

Medieval Money Exhibit

October 31, 2023

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The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City debuts an exhibit on medieval money.

Medieval Money Exhibit
Q&A with U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson

Q&A with U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson

October 30, 2023

Read time 3 min read

Gibson and author Louis Golino discuss the coining facility's recent survey, upcoming projects, and product launches.

Q&A with U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson