Coin Collecting News & Notes

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Medals

August 26, 2026

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The U.S. Mint is accepting preorders for a 1.2-inch clad medal produced for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, held in Washington, D.C.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Medals

“Clothesline” Named 2026 American Medal of the Year

August 25, 2026

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The 2026 American Medal of the Year goes to a piece created by Tracy Mahaffey that depicts laundry on a clothesline.

“Clothesline” Named 2026 American Medal of the Year

Fourth Release in U.S. Mint’s Best of Series

August 24, 2026

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The Best of the Mint 1804 Silver Dollar Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set is the fourth of five sets released by the U.S. Mint.

Fourth Release in U.S. Mint’s Best of Series

Belgian Student Finds $10 Million in Gold Coins, Bars

August 23, 2026

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A construction team in Belgium recently uncovered a $10.4 million gold hoard hidden beneath a historic brewery.

Belgian Student Finds $10 Million in Gold Coins, Bars

Semiquincentennial Enhanced Morgan & Peace Dollars

August 22, 2026

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Enhanced Morgan and Peace dollars produced for the United States semiquincentennial will be available on August 25.

Semiquincentennial Enhanced Morgan & Peace Dollars

CoinDealerPro

August 21, 2026

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CoinDealerPro, a comprehensive inventory software platform, will debut at the ANA’s World’s of Money on August 26.

CoinDealerPro

2026 Common Cents Act

August 20, 2026

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The 2026 Common Cents Act would clarify cash-rounding options and allow for experiments with the nickel’s composition.

2026 Common Cents Act

Vivid Maple Leaf Coins

August 20, 2026

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Iridescent gold and silver Maple Leaf coins with vivid toning and ultra-high relief are now available from the Royal Canadian Mint.

Vivid Maple Leaf Coins

Farmer Discovers Civil War-Era Coin While Working on Fence

August 18, 2026

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Illinois cattle rancher Rich Stierwalt found a Civil War-era coin while he was fixing an electric fence on his property.

Farmer Discovers Civil War-Era Coin While Working on Fence

Donald Trump $1 Coin Release Date Announced

August 18, 2026

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The U.S. Mint has chosen September 2 as the release date for the President Donald Trump $1 coin rolls and bags.

Donald Trump $1 Coin Release Date Announced

ANA Celebrates America 250 with a New Medal

August 18, 2026

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The ANA's exclusive America 250 medal, designed by Heidi Wastweet, will be available at the World's Fair of Money® later this month.

ANA Celebrates America 250 with a New Medal

Coin Toss Marks Historic Start of Tuskegee Soccer

August 17, 2026

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Tuskegee University marks the launch of its men’s and women’s soccer programs with a ceremonial coin toss on August 17.

Coin Toss Marks Historic Start of Tuskegee Soccer