Coin Collecting News & Notes

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

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

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

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

Liberty Reimagined for America 250

June 14, 2026

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The Monnaie de Paris has released the sixth and final coin in its Independence of the United States collection.

Liberty Reimagined for America 250

A Bank Note Display & Seminar

June 13, 2026

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The Higgins Museum of National Bank Notes in Okoboji, Iowa, is hosting a historic exhibit and seminar this summer.

A Bank Note Display & Seminar

Precious Metals Now Legal Tender in Alaska

June 13, 2026

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The move makes Alaska the 46th state to pass such a measure, which also eliminates taxes on silver and gold specie.

Precious Metals Now Legal Tender in Alaska

Packing a Punch

June 12, 2026

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The White House lawn will play host to a UFC fight in mid-June, and commemorative coins have been struck to mark the occasion.

Packing a Punch

Collectible Sets Set Off Fireworks

June 10, 2026

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Sales of the U.S. Mint's 2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set featuring commemorative coin designs begin at noon on June 11.

Collectible Sets Set Off Fireworks

Commemorating a Star

June 9, 2026

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The 2026 release in the Monnaie de Paris's Women of the World series honors Marilyn Monroe for the 100th anniversary of her birth.

Commemorating a Star

Compliment Coins

June 9, 2026

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Colorful, joyful wooden tokens handcrafted by a Vermont artist make kind words easier to say—and to receive.

Compliment Coins

Canadian World Cup Commems

June 7, 2026

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The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled its official circulating commemorative $1 coin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Canadian World Cup Commems