The Philadelphia Mint overcame technical challenges to create limited-edition Liberty Bell-shaped gold coins and a silver medal for the 2026 Semiquincentennial.

PCGS authenticated a 2022-D Wilma Mankiller quarter struck on a Jefferson 5-cent planchet, only the second known American Women quarter wrong-planchet error.

2026 ANA $5 coin ceremony honors Pittsburgh, designer Joel Iskowitz and PAN president Patrick McBride.

ANS commissioned Chris Kunk’s “Pursuit of Happiness Through Enterprise” medal for America’s 250th anniversary. Bronze and silver versions are available, with orders due Aug. 4.

U.S. Mint 2026 FIFA World Cup coin pre-sales are sluggish, with Proof silver dollars leading demand and Uncirculated gold $5 coins lowest. Discounts end July 6; shipping starts July 15.

A rare counterfeit mold for casting bogus 1830 Capped Bust half dollars surfaced at auction in Michigan, offering researchers new clues about early U.S. coin counterfeiting.

The U.S. Mint opened presales for 2026 FIFA World Cup commemorative gold, silver and clad coins, the year’s only congressionally authorized commemorative program. Surcharges support U.S. soccer programs.

Retired Coin World Managing Editor Bill Gibbs, a 47-year staffer known for his accuracy, research and devotion to numismatics, died June 9 at age 72. His work shaped the publication and earned the hobby’s highest literary honor.

A Brutus EID MAR denarius sold for $533,039 in Leu Numismatik’s Swiss ancient-coin auction, which totaled $2.65 million across 760 lots. Other highlights included gold coins of Julius Caesar and Lampsakos.

Monnaie de Paris marks America’s 250th in 2026 with a five-coin Liberty collection, the final release in its six-year independence series, reimagining the Libertas Americana medal in silver and gold.

The Royal Mint marks Dennis the Menace’s 75th anniversary with two 2026 50p coins, created with Beano Studios, featuring Dennis and Gnasher plus exclusive comic-strip packaging for collectors.

U.S. Mint will mark America’s 250th anniversary with four public events, including launches for the Declaration of Independence quarter and Emerging Liberty dime, plus booths and coin exchanges at select sites.

Global gold bar and coin demand hit 474 tons in Q1 2026, up 42% and the second highest on record. Strong Asian buying, central bank purchases and higher prices pushed total demand value to a record $193 billion.

WPIC says platinum remains undersupplied and is headed for a fourth straight annual deficit in 2026. Strong bar and coin demand, tighter above-ground stocks, and industrial uses are helping support investor interest.

Kelleher Auctions will display a $20 million exhibit at Boston 2026 World Expo featuring the finest Walking Liberty half-dollar set, rare coins, a Colonial bank note, stamps, sports cards, and historic memorabilia.

Top lot in Stack’s Bowers’ Maastricht sale was a rare 1927 Palestine 100-pound note at $219,600. The 640-lot auction totaled $3.172 million, with other highlights from Palestine, Ceylon, Poland and French Indo-China.

Two House bills would award President Trump congressional gold medals—one also honoring the Secret Service and local police after multiple attack attempts. Both measures are currently before the House Financial Services Committee.

The U.S. Mint launched an educator sweepstakes for America’s 250th anniversary, offering 100 winners new 1776–2026 Emerging Liberty dimes for students. Teachers could enter once online by May 18 to support hands-on history learning.

Veteran rare coin dealer John Brush was named PNG President for 2026–2028. He says the coin market is entering a “new frontier,” driven by younger collectors, online platforms, and strong demand across all market segments.

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