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Aruba Anniversaries

Aruba Anniversaries

April 6, 2026

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Aruba released commemorative coins to mark the anniversaries of its flag and national anthem, as well as its independence.

Aruba Anniversaries
Ancient Roman Coin Propaganda

Ancient Roman Coin Propaganda

April 5, 2026

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The Free Library of Philadelphia will host a free program on April 24 exploring how coins reveal the politics and propaganda of ancient Rome.

Ancient Roman Coin Propaganda
Fellowship of the Coins

Fellowship of the Coins

April 4, 2026

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Monnaie de Paris released a bevy of coins to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring

Fellowship of the Coins
Swiss Bank Note Contest Winner

Swiss Bank Note Contest Winner

April 3, 2026

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Based on the theme “Switzerland and its altitudes,” the nation's new bank notes will be designed by Emphase Ltd.

Swiss Bank Note Contest Winner
A Landmark Anniversary

A Landmark Anniversary

April 2, 2026

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Toronto's CN Tower, the Royal Canadian Mint released several commemorative coins.

A Landmark Anniversary
Honoring Emergency Services

Honoring Emergency Services

March 31, 2026

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The fifth release in Münze Deutschland's Serving Society series honors emergency services on a 10-euro polymer ring coin.

Honoring Emergency Services
America’s 250th Anniversary Whitman Albums

America’s 250th Anniversary Whitman Albums

March 31, 2026

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Whitman Brands has launched a line of coin albums and folders specially designed for semiquincentennial coinage. 

America’s 250th Anniversary Whitman Albums
Notable News (March 24-30, 2026)

Notable News (March 24-30, 2026)

March 30, 2026

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This week’s headlines include the 2026 Revolutionary War quarter launch, NNP symposium, Trump coin lawsuit, and Buffalo nickel error.

Notable News (March 24-30, 2026)
Is Roll Hunting a Thing of the Past?

Is Roll Hunting a Thing of the Past?

March 30, 2026

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Sifting through a random assortment of coins in search of valuable pieces isn't the lucrative endeavor it once was.

Is Roll Hunting a Thing of the Past?
Happy Accidents

Happy Accidents

March 30, 2026

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A 1971 Washington quarter double struck on a 1970 quarter sold for $7,930 as the top lot in Heritage Auctions’ error coin sale on March 23.

Happy Accidents
Canadian National Park Splendor

Canadian National Park Splendor

March 29, 2026

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The first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's 2026 National Parks series features Torngat Mountains National Park.

Canadian National Park Splendor