Notable News (November 18-24, 2025)

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This week’s headlines include free U.S. Mint shipping, a theft in Switzerland, the Paris Mint’s 2026 numismatic program, and an interview with ANA Curator Doug Mudd.

The U.S. Mint is offering free domestic budget shipping for a limited time on orders over $100. Eligible orders placed from November 28-December 7 will ship for free.

Photo: U.S. Mint

Thieves stole several dozens of gold coins from the Roman Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. The criminals smashed open a secured display case to access the coins.

Photo: Getty Images/Daniel Megias

The Paris Mint will announce its 2026 numismatic program during a public online presentation at December 11 at 4 p.m. (Paris time). Julien Sabouret, head of collections, will present the 2026 coin themes.

Photo: Getty Images/Olivier DJIANN

The Denver Post recently interviewed the ANA’s Curator/Museum Director Douglas Mudd about the end of the U.S. cent. Mudd discussed the significance of the decision to stop cent production and the history of obsolete currency.

Photo: ANA Archives