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Huge Treasure Find in British Field

Huge Treasure Find in British Field

April 26, 2026

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A metal detectorist uncovered rare post-medieval silver coins dating from 1564 to 1604 in a Derbyshire field.

Huge Treasure Find in British Field
Celebrating Spring

Celebrating Spring

April 25, 2026

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The Lithuanian Mint honors spring with colorful flowers and greenery in its final release of the Four Seasons series.

Celebrating Spring
Coin Production Down at U.S. Mint

Coin Production Down at U.S. Mint

April 24, 2026

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Coin production for 2026 drops as the discontinuation of the cent skews United States Mint mintage totals.

Coin Production Down at U.S. Mint
2025 Bank Note of the Year

2025 Bank Note of the Year

April 24, 2026

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The International Bank Note Society has selected the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s 200 gulden as the 2025 Bank Note of the Year.

2025 Bank Note of the Year
Cancan Commemorative

Cancan Commemorative

April 22, 2026

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A new collection of coins from the Monnaie de Paris recognizes the Moulin Rouge, a cabaret founded in 1889.

Cancan Commemorative
Far from Home

Far from Home

April 21, 2026

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The Monnaie de Paris released a collection of commemorative coins and mini medals in honor of the 80th anniversary of The Little Prince.

Far from Home
Q&A with Library Manager Akio Lis

Q&A with Library Manager Akio Lis

April 21, 2026

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Celebrate National Library Workers Day with a spotlight on ANA Library Manager Akio Lis and his vital role in curating public knowledge.

Q&A with Library Manager Akio Lis
Flowers of Italy

Flowers of Italy

April 20, 2026

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The second release in the Italian State Mint's well-received Flora and Fauna bullion series celebrates the lily.

Flowers of Italy
Coins of England

Coins of England

April 20, 2026

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The newly updated two-volume set known as the Standard Catalogue of British Coins puts 2,000 years of British coinage at your fingertips.

Coins of England
Chemistry of Medals Gets a Second Volume

Chemistry of Medals Gets a Second Volume

April 18, 2026

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The American Chemical Society has published a second volume by Mark Benvenuto on the creation, collecting, and appreciation of art medals.

Chemistry of Medals Gets a Second Volume
PNG’s nexGen Scholarships

PNG’s nexGen Scholarships

April 17, 2026

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The Professional Numismatists Guild has awarded nexGen scholarships for six promising young numismatists to attend the ANA's Summer Seminar.

PNG’s nexGen Scholarships
Silver and Gold in the Stars

Silver and Gold in the Stars

April 15, 2026

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The Royal Mint has released a new silver and gold bullion collection to celebrate the 12 Western zodiac signs.

Silver and Gold in the Stars