Coin Collecting News & Notes

Medal Commemorates the First Submarine Used in Combat

September 9, 2026

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Jim Licaretz has created an art medal that honors the semiquincentennial of the innovative Revolutionary War submarine Turtle.

Medal Commemorates the First Submarine Used in Combat

Canadian Library of Parliament Commems

September 8, 2026

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The Royal Canadian Mint has released two commemoratives to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Library of Parliament.

Canadian Library of Parliament Commems

eBay Expands Authenticity Guarantee to Coins

September 8, 2026

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Starting in August, the eBay Authenticity Guarantee now brings expert verification to eligible U.S. and world coins priced at $500 and up.

eBay Expands Authenticity Guarantee to Coins

Star Trek Celebrated with Out-of-This-World Collectibles

September 5, 2026

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The Royal Mint celebrates the 60th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek with a commemorative coin and model starships.

Star Trek Celebrated with Out-of-This-World Collectibles

So-Called Dollars Coffee Table Book

September 4, 2026

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The latest publication on so-called dollars by Jeff Shevlin and Bill Hyder is a coffee table book with large, full-color images.

So-Called Dollars Coffee Table Book

Portrait of a Painter

September 3, 2026

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The National Bank of Romania released a colored, silver coin to recognize Romanian painter Nicolae Tonitza.

Portrait of a Painter

ANA Honored with Three NLG Awards

September 2, 2026

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The Numismatic Literary Guild recognized the ANA’s Publications Department with two major awards at the 2026 NLG Awards Luncheon.

ANA Honored with Three NLG Awards

MCA 2026 Medal Topples Tyranny

September 2, 2026

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The Medal Collectors of America’s 2026 medal recognizes an event from the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

MCA 2026 Medal Topples Tyranny

King Charles 10-Pence Coins Circulate

September 1, 2026

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The Royal Mint has released into circulation over 7 million 10-pence coins featuring King Charles III’s portrait and an endangered grouse.

King Charles 10-Pence Coins Circulate

Parsons Coin Club Celebrates America 250

August 29, 2026

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Throughout September, the Parsons Coin Club in Kansas is hosting events and displays of coins and medals that celebrate American life.

Parsons Coin Club Celebrates America 250

2026 Coin of the Year Award Winners

August 28, 2026

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China is celebrating its first Coin of the Year award with its “Chinese Dragon” 10 yuan silver bullion coin.

2026 Coin of the Year Award Winners

9/11 Commemorated on 2026 Half Dollars

August 28, 2026

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The U.S. Mint produced special-edition Enduring Liberty half dollars with privy marks honoring victims of 9/11.

9/11 Commemorated on 2026 Half Dollars