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.

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.

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.

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.

First-day sales of the 2026‑W Proof American Eagle, Declaration of Independence platinum $100 coin reached 1,577 of the 15,000-coin mintage limit. Priced at $2,645, its new obverse and reverse designs begin the Charters of Freedom series.

The U.S. Mint will release the second 2026 Semiquincentennial quarter on March 27, featuring a Revolutionary War design. Limited rolls and bags from Philadelphia and Denver Mints will be offered following quick sellouts of the first release.

A Proof silver medal using designs from the 1782 Libertas Americana medal was struck for the Super Bowl LX coin toss and later donated to the Smithsonian, highlighting the nation’s 250th anniversary and the medal’s historic Revolutionary War symbolism.

Florida lawmakers are advancing bills to implement 5‑cent rounding for retail transactions as pennies leave circulation. The proposals outline rounding rules, tax calculation methods, and consumer protection provisions.

U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis will participate in the 2026ANA National Money Show in Savannah, with his first ribbon‑cutting ceremony as the 41st Mint director. The Mint will debut new products, including the 2026 Proof American Eagle silver dollar and the 2026 Congratulations Set.

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has endorsed a Pegasus-themed obverse and an eagle‑on‑fist reverse for the 2027 American Liberty high‑relief gold coin and companion silver medal.

Citizen journalist Nick Shirley is the focus of a measure calling for a congressional gold medal for Shirley's acts of patriotism, according to one U.S. representative.

The high cost of silver on the spot market has led the United States Mint to raise the prices on products made of the precious metal.