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.

Vote in Coin World’s 2026 “Most Influential in Numismatics” ballot. Choose as many nominees as you like, add write-ins, and results will shape the September 2026 Most Influential issue. Vote at coinworld.com/2026mi.

Collector Peter Dickson reports what may be the first known 1909-S/S Indian Head cent with a repunched “S” mint mark (309,000 mintage). He urges owners to check the reverse mint mark, noting the variety escaped notice for ~120 years.

The Maryland General Assembly unanimously passed Senate Bill 309, which expands the state’s sales- and use-tax exemption for precious-metal bullion and coins, and sent it to Governor Wes Moore for his approval.

Cuba has introduced two new high-denomination notes — the first to depict women — as the island continues to struggle through a prolonged financial crisis.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CN Tower’s official opening, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a series of circulating commemorative $2 coins and collectible issues, some of which glow in the dark

U.S. Mint opening day sales April 17 of 1776~2026-P and -D Semiquincentennial Emerging Liberty dimes in bags and rolls nearly exhausted the bureau’s planned maximum issue of the circulation coins offered in special packaging for collectors.

Whitman Brands acquired rights to Overton‑Parsley’s Early Half Dollar Die Varieties, the foundational reference on early U.S. half dollars. First published in 1967, it evolved through five editions and remains the collector standard.

Congress is weighing bipartisan bills to create a 2029 three‑coin commemorative program honoring fallen career and volunteer firefighters. Proceeds would support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

President Donald J. Trump’s facsimile signature will appear on Federal Reserve notes beginning in June alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president’s signature has appeared on circulating paper money.

Scammers usually avoid telling victims to buy government‑issued gold coins like American Eagles. Instead, they prefer generic gold bars, which are harder to trace and easier to steal, making them more attractive for fraud schemes.

A numismatist investigates unusual mint mark placements on an 1877‑S Coronet quarter eagle, uncovering multiple die‑based position variations. Though not recognized varieties, the differences intrigue collectors and highlight overlooked minting nuances.

Kagin’s is offering fractional digital ownership of the 64‑pound “Eureka Bar,” a major gold ingot recovered from the 1857 S.S. Central America wreck. The $6.5M offering uses blockchain to secure shares for accredited investors.

A proposed gold $2.50 coin featuring Donald Trump was reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts, despite laws barring living persons on U.S. currency. Congress is considering a bill requiring Liberty, not Trump, on the obverse

Collector Anatoly Omelchenko discovered a rare 1983 Lincoln cent struck on an underweight defective bronze planchet. Initially missed by NGC, PCGS later confirmed the mint error, and experts believe the coin may be worth several thousand dollars.

Proof 1776–2026 American Eagle gold coins saw strong first‑day sales despite gold topping $5,000/oz. High pricing, special 250th‑anniversary privy marks, and updated anti‑counterfeiting features highlight this one‑year collectible issue.

The CCAC endorsed 2027 Working Dog commemorative coin designs honoring therapy, service, and K‑9 dogs across gold, silver, and clad coins, with surcharges supporting America’s VetDogs and their service‑animal training mission.

A well‑preserved "Black Eagle" Series 1899 $1 silver certificate from the historic Grinnell Collection, graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, drew strong interest and sold for $5,040 in the Feb. 25–26 Stack’s Bowers auction.

The Perth Mint’s 2026 Tuvalu Proof silver dollar features a full‑color design of Australia’s giant centipede. This limited 1‑ounce coin includes detailed imagery, a King Charles III effigy, and comes with a certificate, display case, and 2,500‑coin mintage.