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Britannia Bullion Birthday

Britannia Bullion Birthday

October 6, 2026

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The Royal Mint is celebrating the anniversaries of its Britannia gold and silver bullion coins with special editions in 2027.

Britannia Bullion Birthday
U.S. Mint Meet and Greets

U.S. Mint Meet and Greets

October 6, 2026

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Each month for the rest of the year, the United States Mint will host meet and greets for the public to speak with employees.

U.S. Mint Meet and Greets
U.S. Mint Releases 2026 Proof Set

U.S. Mint Releases 2026 Proof Set

October 5, 2026

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The U.S. Mint's 2026 proof set will be available for purchase on October 6 and includes the dual-dated semiquincentennial coins.

U.S. Mint Releases 2026 Proof Set
Cluedo Commemorative

Cluedo Commemorative

October 1, 2026

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For its 75th anniversary, the mystery board game Cluedo is featured on the latest commemorative collection from the Royal Mint.

Cluedo Commemorative
Newly Authenticated 1943 Bronze Cent

Newly Authenticated 1943 Bronze Cent

September 30, 2026

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U.S. Coins and Jewelry has acquired a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent that a Texas family held unverified for more than 60 years.

Newly Authenticated 1943 Bronze Cent
A Hungarian Herder

A Hungarian Herder

September 29, 2026

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The Pumi, an energetic, playful Hungarian herding breed, is recognized on a commemorative from the Hungarian Mint.

A Hungarian Herder
Silver Denarii Hoard in Germany

Silver Denarii Hoard in Germany

September 28, 2026

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On September 22, the biggest Roman coin treasure ever found in Germany from the time of Emperor Hadrian went on display.

Silver Denarii Hoard in Germany
NBS Publishing Grant Program

NBS Publishing Grant Program

September 28, 2026

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The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS) is seeking book proposals and volunteers for a new publishing grant program.

NBS Publishing Grant Program
Working Dogs Honored on Commemoratives

Working Dogs Honored on Commemoratives

September 27, 2026

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The U.S. Mint’s 2027 Working Dogs commemorative coin program honors therapy, guide, and police dogs on gold, silver, and clad issues.

Working Dogs Honored on Commemoratives
Follow Clues, Find Treasure

Follow Clues, Find Treasure

September 26, 2026

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This October, Stack’s Bowers Galleries will hide $40,000 in prizes across four U.S. cities, with $10,000 waiting to be claimed in each one.

Follow Clues, Find Treasure