News & Notes

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NFL Hall of Fame Silver Rounds

NFL Hall of Fame Silver Rounds

December 8, 2025

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Football legends’ autographed inserts accompany limited-edition silver rounds co-created by UltraBreaks and Celebrity Mint.

NFL Hall of Fame Silver Rounds
2026 Coins Unveiling

2026 Coins Unveiling

December 8, 2025

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The U.S. Mint will reveal the new 2026 U.S. circulating coin designs authorized as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial on December 10.

2026 Coins Unveiling
A Semiquincentennial Proposal

A Semiquincentennial Proposal

December 6, 2025

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Proposed bipartisan legislation would authorize two $2½ coins for the semiquincentennial of the United States.

A Semiquincentennial Proposal
Brilliance & Radiance

Brilliance & Radiance

December 5, 2025

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The Royal Canadian Mint's Opulence Collection returns with platinum and gold coins featuring yellow diamonds from the Ekati Mine.

Brilliance & Radiance
The School for the Blind Commemorative

The School for the Blind Commemorative

December 3, 2025

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The Hungarian Mint released a commemorative to honor the 200th anniversary of the School for the Blind in Budapest.

The School for the Blind Commemorative
Moving to the Midwest

Moving to the Midwest

December 3, 2025

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The American Numismatic Society, which has been headquartered in New York City since 1858, will be relocating to Toledo, Ohio, in 2028.

Moving to the Midwest
Notable News (November 25-December 1, 2025)

Notable News (November 25-December 1, 2025)

December 2, 2025

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This week's headlines include the ANS 2026 Trustees’ Award, 1804 dollar auction, John Dannreuther's new book, and coin jewelry.

Notable News (November 25-December 1, 2025)
Shipwreck Artifact Recovery Continues

Shipwreck Artifact Recovery Continues

December 1, 2025

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A cannon, three coins, and a porcelain cup were recently recovered from the legendary San José shipwreck, located off the coast of Colombia.

Shipwreck Artifact Recovery Continues
Beware of Cent Scams

Beware of Cent Scams

December 1, 2025

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Online scammers are selling overpriced 2025 cents in an attempt to capitalize on the end of the denomination.

Beware of Cent Scams
January Releases

January Releases

November 29, 2025

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The U.S. Mint has published a preliminary schedule detailing several of its products debuting in January 2026

January Releases
New Ancients Book

New Ancients Book

November 25, 2025

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The American Numismatic Society has released a book about Roman coin finds and monetization in northwest Europe by Benjamin D.R. Hellings.

New Ancients Book
Too Cute to Spend

Too Cute to Spend

November 25, 2025

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The Bank of Mexico reports that nearly 13 million people are hoarding the nation’s 50-peso note, featuring an endearing axolotl on the back.

Too Cute to Spend