Coin Collecting News Stories

Trump $250 Bill

June 1, 2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently revealed that the Treasury department has produced mock-up designs for a proposed $250 Trump bill.

Trump $250 Bill

Helpful Hints for a Welcoming Hobby

May 31, 2026

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The Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta (MCCA) has released Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, Second Edition.

Helpful Hints for a Welcoming Hobby

Monthly Mintage Surpasses 1 Billion

May 28, 2026

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For the first time since August 2023, the United States Mint has struck more than 1 billion coins in a single month.

Monthly Mintage Surpasses 1 Billion

2027 Red Book

May 26, 2026

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Whitman Brands has announced the release of the 2027 edition of its Official Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins.

2027 Red Book

Iraqi Trial Notes at Auction

May 26, 2026

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Three 1990 trial notes from the Central Bank of Iraq bearing a portrait of Saddam Hussein will be offered at a Noonans auction on May 27.

Iraqi Trial Notes at Auction

Finest Walking Liberty Halves

May 23, 2026

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A complete set of the all-time finest Walking Liberty half dollars is on display at the Boston 2026 World Expo on May 23-30.

Finest Walking Liberty Halves

2026 Coins Sent to Outer Space

May 22, 2026

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A set of eight America 250 coins was sent to the International Space Station onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 15.

2026 Coins Sent to Outer Space

Trump Gold Coin Delayed

May 22, 2026

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No release date has been announced for the 2026 commemorative gold coins bearing President Donald Trump's portrait.

Trump Gold Coin Delayed

The Ten Cash Commentary

May 21, 2026

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The second edition of The Ten Cash Commentary covers general-issue Republic of China 10-cash and 1-fen coins issued before 1949.

The Ten Cash Commentary

A Numismatic Celebration at Monticello

May 18, 2026

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The U.S. Mint will mark the release of the Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial quarter at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home.

A Numismatic Celebration at Monticello

Doubled Die Cent Hammers for $64,000

May 17, 2026

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A rare Mint State-63 Red-Brown 1988 “Doubled Ear” Lincoln cent sold at a DLRC auction for $64,000 in April.

Doubled Die Cent Hammers for $64,000

Maryland’s Sales-Tax Exemption Expands

May 16, 2026

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Maryland legislators unanimously advanced a tax reform bill expanding its precious-metals exemption to sales beyond the Baltimore Expo.

Maryland’s Sales-Tax Exemption Expands