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Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)

Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)

November 15, 2023

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This week's numismatic headlines include the "Best of the Mint" competition, George F. Kolbe's retirement, and a viral $2 bill.

Notable News (November 17-24, 2023)
2024 Canadian Peace Dollar Released

2024 Canadian Peace Dollar Released

November 15, 2023

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The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the fifth and final coin design in its blockbuster Peace Dollar series.

2024 Canadian Peace Dollar Released
Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins

Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins

November 14, 2023

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The public is invited to rank their favorite U.S. coins to help determine the designs that will be featured in a 2026 "Best of the Mint" collection.

Rank Your Favorite U.S. Coins
Mission Complete

Mission Complete

November 6, 2023

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The Apollo 11 silver dollar was named the named the Best Collectible Silver Coin at the 2023 Mint Directors Conference.

Mission Complete
Frosty Coin

Frosty Coin

November 6, 2023

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Austria celebrates the beauty of snow on a new release.

Frosty Coin
Heads or Tails?

Heads or Tails?

November 6, 2023

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A recent study proves that the odds of winning a coin toss are not 50/50.

Heads or Tails?
Out with the Old

Out with the Old

November 6, 2023

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New British coins feature native flora and fauna of the United Kingdom.

Out with the Old
London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing

London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing

November 6, 2023

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The private Pobjoy Mint in London, England, will close at the end of 2023.

London’s Pobjoy Mint Closing
Quality Guaranteed

Quality Guaranteed

November 6, 2023

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A new third-party grading service awards stickers to top-notch coins.

Quality Guaranteed
World War II Memorial Commemoratives

World War II Memorial Commemoratives

November 6, 2023

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The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs of 2024 commemoratives that mark the 20th anniversary of the National World War II Memorial.

World War II Memorial Commemoratives