Coin Collecting News Stories

2026 Trump $1 With “July 4” Privy Mark Discovered

August 27, 2026

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Heritage Auctions senior numismatist Rene Alvarenga has discovered a 2026 President Donald J. Trump $1 coin with a “July 4” privy mark.

2026 Trump $1 With “July 4” Privy Mark Discovered

Silver Crayons Debut at the World’s Fair of Money

August 27, 2026

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Kevin Lipton Rare Coins and Crayola have unveiled a new collectible series that transforms the iconic crayon into a precious-metal keepsake.

Silver Crayons Debut at the World’s Fair of Money

“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

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

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

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

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

Team USA American Eagles

August 16, 2026

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U.S. athletes from the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games received silver American Eagles bearing a TEAM USA privy mark.

Team USA American Eagles

Head of Fandom Takes Pop Culture Seriously

August 15, 2026

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The Royal Mint has announced the appointment of Tim Mulhall as head of fandom, a newly created role focused on pop culture engagement.

Head of Fandom Takes Pop Culture Seriously

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

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?