The U.S. Mint unveiled designs Sept. 21 at the White House for the three-coin 2027 Working Dogs commemorative program: a gold $5, a silver dollar and a clad half dollar honoring therapy, guide, service and K-9 dogs. Surcharges benefit America's VetDogs.

Most price points didn't change. Modern bullion-linked coins fell with gold and silver prices, but classic pre-1933 gold and silver coins held steady at every grade. That suggests collector demand, not metal prices, drives them.

A Texas collector's supposed 1974 aluminum cent turned out to be a replica without the COPY mark the Hobby Protection Act requires. It weighs 0.98 grams, while genuine pieces weigh 0.93. Copies sell for $22.38 on Etsy.

eBay and PCGS now authenticate eligible U.S. and world graded coins and U.S. raw coins priced at $500 or more. The free service verifies authenticity and listing accuracy but does not grade or regrade coins.

The 2026 dime’s eagle holds arrows but no olive branch, symbolizing war without peace. The author argues violence brings lasting harm and urges America to choose dialogue, justice, and peace.

A pedigreed 1893-S Morgan dollar graded PCGS MS-65 sold for $1,181,250 at GreatCollections, nearly doubling its 2020 price and setting a grade record for one of the series’ rarest coins.

Certified 1797 Draped Bust dimes (rare JR-2 variety) are being flagged as transfer-die counterfeits after matching scratches were spotted across multiple examples — at least 13 fakes identified so far, with even a top-graded PCGS piece now under suspicion.

A new, unique 1880 California fractional gold quarter dollar variety, discovered by Lance Boiselle and confirmed by Mike Locke, has been attributed as BG-799VA.

Unique 1906 Liberty Head 5-cent die cap error was struck on an Indian Head cent planchet, certified NGC MS-65 red-brown and acquired by Mike Byers.

Proposed legislation could change the Jefferson nickel in 2027 to nickel-clad zinc, reducing production costs while keeping vending compatibility.

The ANA’s 2026 Pittsburgh convention medal, designed by Jamie Franki and Heidi Wastweet, honors the Steel City, the 1943 steel cent, and local landmarks like the Duquesne Incline.

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.

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.

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.

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.