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U.S. Mint Produces 202.8 Million 250th Anniversary Coins in May

Mike Unser — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:30 +0000

The U.S. Mint continued producing its one-year-only 1776 ~ 2026 coinage in May, adding new nickels, dimes, quarters and half dollars celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Monthly output reached 202.76 million coins for circulation, up 6.8% from April but down 69.2% from the same month last year. April’s total was revised sharply lower after the Mint […]

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US Mint Sales: 1776-2026 Declaration Quarters Vanish Fast

Mike Unser — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:50:42 +0000

The U.S. Mint’s 1776 ~ 2026 quarter rolls and bags have repeatedly vanished soon after release. The latest, featuring the Declaration of Independence quarter, launched June 16 as the third of five designs celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The products easily claimed the top three spots in the Mint’s weekly sales report. Filled with circulating-quality […]

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Discount Hotel Rates Announced for 2026 GACC Show

CoinNews.net — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:49:42 +0000

Reduced room rates are available at five hotels near the Great American Coin & Collectibles Show, scheduled for Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, 2026, in Rosemont, Illinois. The show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, located at 5555 N. River Road in the Chicago suburb. Organizers are encouraging dealers, collectors and […]

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U.S. Mint Producing 250,000 July 4 Privy Mark Quarters

Mike Unser — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:12:30 +0000

The United States Mint will place 250,000 limited-edition 1776 ~ 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters into circulation nationwide, giving Americans a chance to find quarters bearing a special "July 4" privy mark in everyday change. Unlike the regular Philadelphia- and Denver-struck versions, the limited-edition quarters will carry no mint mark. They will be randomly mixed […]

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U.S. Mint Silver Set With 1776-2026 Cent Draws High Premiums

Mike Unser — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:49:09 +0000

The United States Mint’s 2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set became unavailable shortly after its June 11 release, posting opening sales of 261,516 and now commanding sizable premiums on the secondary market. Issued by the Mint at $245 and featuring 1776 ~ 2026 dual-dated coins along with one-year-only designs, complete sets have recently sold on eBay […]

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U.S. Mint Resumes 1776-2026 Proof Silver Eagle Sales June 24

Mike Unser — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:34:19 +0000

The United States Mint will resume sales of the 2026-W Proof American Silver Eagle on Wednesday, June 24, at around 7:30 a.m. ET, reopening access to the special 250th anniversary coin featuring dual dates of 1776 ~ 2026 and a Liberty Bell "250" privy mark. The West Point-struck Silver Eagle debuted Feb. 26 for $173. […]

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U.S. Mint Opens Subscriptions for Comic Art Three-Medal Set

Mike Unser — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:49:15 +0000

The United States Mint is now accepting subscription for its first Comic Art Three-Medal Set, bringing Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman together in a single collectible scheduled for release Aug. 3. The set combines designs introduced last year as part of the Mint’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program, a multi-year initiative developed in collaboration […]

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Gold CAC 1881-S Morgan Dollar Leads $619K Heritage Auction

CoinNews.net — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:05:17 +0000

An 1881-S Morgan silver dollar certified PCGS MS67 with a Gold CAC sticker sold for $19,520 to lead Heritage Auctions’ June 15 U.S. Coins Early Holders Showcase Auction. The sale realized $619,141 and featured certified U.S. coins housed in vintage holders from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC). Collectors competed for […]

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US Mint Sales: Silver Proof Set with 1776-2026 Cent Tops 261K

Mike Unser — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:15:07 +0000

The United States Mint’s 2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set surged out of the gate following its June 11 release, becoming unavailable not long after launch and posting debut sales of 261,516. That figure represents 96.4% of the Mint’s upwardly revised mintage limit of 271,250, an increase from the originally published limit of 250,520. Priced at […]

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U.S. Mint Liberty Bell-Shaped Coins and Medal Launch July 16

Mike Unser — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:11:05 +0000

The United States Mint will release three Liberty Bell-shaped products, including two high-denomination gold coins and a silver medal produced in extremely limited quantities to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Sales of the three limited-edition products will open at noon ET on Thursday, July 16, with the following details: 1776 ~ 2026 $250 Freedom Ringing Liberty […]

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