Coin Collecting News & Notes

World Record Set for Heaviest Silver Coin

July 1, 2026

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Texas Precious Metals and Sunshine Minting set a world record with a coin that weighs as much as an average adult.

World Record Set for Heaviest Silver Coin

Golden State Mint America 250

June 29, 2026

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The Golden State Mint has created an America 250 collection with silver and copper commemoratives depicting American landmarks.

Golden State Mint America 250

ANS Medal Celebrates 250 Years of American Enterprise

June 27, 2026

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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released a commemorative medal celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

ANS Medal Celebrates 250 Years of American Enterprise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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