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Trade Dollars from the Wreck of the SS Japan

Trade Dollars from the Wreck of the SS Japan

August 14, 2026

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Numismatic Guaranty Company has certified the first documented Trade dollars recovered from the shipwreck of the SS Japan.

Trade Dollars from the Wreck of the SS Japan
Robin Revealed

Robin Revealed

August 12, 2026

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The CCAC and CFA have approved the final design for the Robin release in the U.S. Mint’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program.

Robin Revealed
Could an American-Born Singer Appear on Euro Bank Notes?

Could an American-Born Singer Appear on Euro Bank Notes?

August 12, 2026

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled a shortlist of designs for the first major euro bank note redesign since their introduction.

Could an American-Born Singer Appear on Euro Bank Notes?
Aboriginal Land Rights Commemorative Now Available

Aboriginal Land Rights Commemorative Now Available

August 10, 2026

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The Royal Australian Mint honors two events from the Aboriginal land rights movement on its new 50-cent circulating coin.

Aboriginal Land Rights Commemorative Now Available
Senators Fight for Tubman $20

Senators Fight for Tubman $20

August 10, 2026

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Ten senators sent a letter to the Treasury Department on July 30, demanding answers regarding the abandoned Harriet Tubman $20 bill.

Senators Fight for Tubman $20
World Cup Champions

World Cup Champions

August 7, 2026

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The Spanish Royal Mint unveiled a celebratory silver coin to commemorate Spain’s victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup Champions
U.S. Constitution Quarters Enter Circulation

U.S. Constitution Quarters Enter Circulation

August 7, 2026

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The 2026 U.S. Constitution quarters will soon enter circulation as part of the semiquincentennial coin program.

U.S. Constitution Quarters Enter Circulation
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Comes to San Francisco

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Comes to San Francisco

August 7, 2026

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Rare currency and rich local heritage highlight the numismatic auction house's new gallery location in northern California.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Comes to San Francisco
President Trump $1 Coin Revealed

President Trump $1 Coin Revealed

August 6, 2026

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The U.S. Mint has released more details on the America 250 President Donald Trump $1 coin, set to enter circulation this fall.

President Trump $1 Coin Revealed
Third Release in U.S. Mint’s Best of Series

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

August 6, 2026

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The United States Mint released the Best of the Mint 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set on August 6.

Third Release in U.S. Mint’s Best of Series
Uncounterfeitable Art Up for Auction

Uncounterfeitable Art Up for Auction

August 6, 2026

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Created by NFP.io and Laura Verschoore to benefit the ANA, a high-tech piece of art features the legendary 1913 Liberty Head nickel.

Uncounterfeitable Art Up for Auction