Notable News (August 12-18, 2025)

This week’s headlines include the 2025 ANA Show Eagle strike ceremony, The Royal Mint Puzzle Book, laser-engraved American Eagles, and Whitman’s upcoming release of the fifth edition of American Silver Eagles.

The Osborne Mint hosted a striking ceremony for the 2025 ANA World’s Fair of Money Eagle coin on July 23. Designed by Joel Iskowitz, the limited-edition ANA Show Eagle coin honors Oklahoma City and features Native American themes.

Photo: The Osborne Mint

HarperNorth, a HarperCollins division, will release The Royal Mint Puzzle Book on September 25. Explore over 1,000 years of British coinage by solving 125 family-friendly puzzles, including cryptic codes and brain teasers.

Photo: The Royal Mint

The U.S. Mint will release laser-engraved 2025 silver proof American Eagle coins on August 20. Limited to 100,000 pieces, it is the first silver proof American Eagle to be minted using laser-engraved dies and features a special privy mark and enhanced detail.

Photo: U.S. Mint

Whitman has announced the September release of the fifth edition of its American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program. The latest text features the Type II redesign and a detailed date-by-date analysis, mintages, specifications, and collecting tips.

Photo: Whitman