Coin Collecting News & Notes

Maryland’s Tax Exemption Passes

June 5, 2026

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On May 26, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill eliminating sales tax from purchases of gold and silver.

Maryland’s Tax Exemption Passes

Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime

June 4, 2026

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The U.S. Mint is honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 by releasing a variety of two-piece sets celebrating classic coins.

Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime

Kickoff Commemoratives

June 4, 2026

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The United States' 2026 FIFA World Cup commemorative coins are now available for pre-order on the U.S. Mint's website.

Kickoff Commemoratives

Spirit of the Forest

June 3, 2026

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand depicts the forest taniwha, a powerful, mythical creature, in the final coin of its Taniwha series.

Spirit of the Forest

2026 Newman Grant Awardees

June 3, 2026

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The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES) has awarded Newman Grants to seven recipients this year.

2026 Newman Grant Awardees

Trump $250 Bill

June 1, 2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently revealed that the Treasury department has produced mock-up designs for a proposed $250 Trump bill.

Trump $250 Bill

Helpful Hints for a Welcoming Hobby

May 31, 2026

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The Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta (MCCA) has released Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, Second Edition.

Helpful Hints for a Welcoming Hobby

French Gold Returns

May 29, 2026

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On June 16, Monnaie de Paris will reintroduce investment gold coins with its Marianne physical and digital gold.

French Gold Returns

Goal-Scoring Note

May 28, 2026

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The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited-edition £20 note to highlight Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay’s iconic overhead kick.

Goal-Scoring Note

Monthly Mintage Surpasses 1 Billion

May 28, 2026

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For the first time since August 2023, the United States Mint has struck more than 1 billion coins in a single month.

Monthly Mintage Surpasses 1 Billion

Walk on the Wild Side

May 27, 2026

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The South African Mint highlights the leopard on the most recent release in the mint's Big Five Series III.

Walk on the Wild Side

2027 Red Book

May 26, 2026

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Whitman Brands has announced the release of the 2027 edition of its Official Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins.

2027 Red Book