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Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

June 27, 2026

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The U.S. Mint is ringing in the 250th anniversary of the United States with Liberty Bell coins and medals.

Let Freedom Ring
First-Strike Ceremony for WFM Commemorative Coins

First-Strike Ceremony for WFM Commemorative Coins

June 26, 2026

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Minted Assets, in partnership with the ANA, has announced the release of commemorative coins for the ANA’s 2026 World’s Fair of Money.

First-Strike Ceremony for WFM Commemorative Coins
A Declaration Commemorative

A Declaration Commemorative

June 25, 2026

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In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, the Royal Mint has released commemorative coins.

A Declaration Commemorative
Limited-Edition 4th of July Quarters 

Limited-Edition 4th of July Quarters 

June 24, 2026

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The United States Mint will release 250,000 semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters with special “July 4” privy marks.

Limited-Edition 4th of July Quarters 
Caribbean Icons on Paper

Caribbean Icons on Paper

June 23, 2026

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The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union will release bank notes featuring prominent Caribbeans, like Olympic athlete Kirani Zeno James, in 2027.

Caribbean Icons on Paper
Five Centuries of the Crown

Five Centuries of the Crown

June 22, 2026

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First introduced in August 1526, the gold crown is celebrating 500 years, and the Royal Mint has released commemoratives to honor the coin.

Five Centuries of the Crown
Let’s Talk Tech

Let’s Talk Tech

June 22, 2026

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An Oregon pawn shop owner has pioneered two apps, Scrap Gold Pro and Coin Rectify, that allow dealers to increase their efficiency.

Let’s Talk Tech
Dennis Tucker Joins CSNS Board

Dennis Tucker Joins CSNS Board

June 20, 2026

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Award-winning numismatist Dennis Tucker has been appointed to the Central States Numismatic Society’s board of governors.

Dennis Tucker Joins CSNS Board
Senators Question Gold Sources

Senators Question Gold Sources

June 19, 2026

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Two senators call for confirmation that the gold intended for the 2026 coins bearing Donald Trump's image was sourced legally.

Senators Question Gold Sources
Gold Coin Scam Nearly Cost Michigan Woman $700,000

Gold Coin Scam Nearly Cost Michigan Woman $700,000

June 18, 2026

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A Michigan woman almost lost a fortune in a gold coin ploy when an alleged scammer tried to get her to send him $700,000.

Gold Coin Scam Nearly Cost Michigan Woman $700,000
Friends in the Hundred Acre Wood

Friends in the Hundred Acre Wood

June 17, 2026

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The Royal Mint concludes its Winnie the Pooh collection with a colorful coin honoring friendship and A.A. Milne's iconic bear.

Friends in the Hundred Acre Wood
The Future of Money

The Future of Money

June 17, 2026

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The Embassy of France and Monnaie de Paris hosted a symposium examining the evolution of money and the role of coins and medals in diplomacy.

The Future of Money