Coin Collecting News & Notes

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

Iraqi Trial Notes at Auction

May 26, 2026

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Three 1990 trial notes from the Central Bank of Iraq bearing a portrait of Saddam Hussein will be offered at a Noonans auction on May 27.

Iraqi Trial Notes at Auction

Finest Walking Liberty Halves

May 23, 2026

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A complete set of the all-time finest Walking Liberty half dollars is on display at the Boston 2026 World Expo on May 23-30.

Finest Walking Liberty Halves

2026 Coins Sent to Outer Space

May 22, 2026

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A set of eight America 250 coins was sent to the International Space Station onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 15.

2026 Coins Sent to Outer Space

Trump Gold Coin Delayed

May 22, 2026

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No release date has been announced for the 2026 commemorative gold coins bearing President Donald Trump's portrait.

Trump Gold Coin Delayed

Executed Renaissance

May 21, 2026

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The National Bank of Ukraine released commemoratives to honor two Ukrainian artists who were executed in 1937.

Executed Renaissance