Coin Collecting News & Notes

Lincoln Cents Reference

July 30, 2026

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Whitman Publishing has released the 5th edition of its reference guide dedicated to America’s most widely collected coin—the Lincoln cent.

Lincoln Cents Reference

A Dollar’s Purchasing Power

July 29, 2026

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The ANA’s website features an interactive sliding scale illustrating how a dollar’s worth has fluctuated from 1776 through today.

A Dollar’s Purchasing Power

Romanian Novelist Honored in Silver

July 29, 2026

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Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu, a prominent Romanian interwar novelist, is honored on a commemorative from the National Bank of Romania.

Romanian Novelist Honored in Silver

Gold Coins Shine at Heritage Summer FUN Sale

July 28, 2026

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More than 1,400 lots generated $12.4 million at Heritage Auctions’ July sale, led by a record-setting double eagle.

Gold Coins Shine at Heritage Summer FUN Sale

Honoring Vasyl Stus

July 26, 2026

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Vasyl Stus will be honored on the National Bank of Ukraine's 2,000-hryvnia note, which will enter circulation in September.

Honoring Vasyl Stus

Gorgosaurus Libratus Reimagined

July 24, 2026

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The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates a historic fossil find and resurrects the Gorgosaurus libratus on its most recent release.

Gorgosaurus Libratus Reimagined

Modern Mexican Coin Market Surges

July 23, 2026

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As the market for Mexican coins continues to heat up, a 1998 silver onza Libertad realized $46,125 in a GreatCollections auction in June.

Modern Mexican Coin Market Surges

Canada’s Black Silver Throwback to the Penny

July 22, 2026

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The Royal Canadian Mint recently released the 2026 Triple Maple coin, which features unique charcoal-colored surfaces.

Canada’s Black Silver Throwback to the Penny

Discovery Proof Overdate Up for Auction

July 21, 2026

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The first known proof 1824/1 overdate Capped Bust half dollar is expected to realize at least $75,000 at auction in August.

Discovery Proof Overdate Up for Auction

The Numismatist Receives APEX Award for Excellence

July 20, 2026

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The Numismatist, the official magazine of the ANA, has been recognized with an APEX Award for Publication Excellence.

The Numismatist Receives APEX Award for Excellence

Ice and Fire Commems

July 18, 2026

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The Royal Mint is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Game of Thrones debut with coins depicting the themes of ice and fire.

Ice and Fire Commems

Trump $1 Coin Design Debut

July 17, 2026

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The first official images of a 2026 commemorative $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s portrait have been released.

Trump $1 Coin Design Debut