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US Mint Sales: Mercury Dime Set and FIFA Coins Debut

Mike Unser — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:13:16 +0000

The first sales figures are in for last week’s U.S. Mint releases, which included seven FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative coin products and the first of five sets from the Best of the Mint series celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. As expected, all eight products ranked among the week’s top sellers. Leading the pack was […]

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Whitman Summer Expo Returns to Baltimore June 11-13

CoinNews.net — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:58:10 +0000

The Whitman Summer Coin & Collectible Expo returns to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor June 11-13, 2026, bringing dealers, collectors, auction lot viewing, and family activities to the Baltimore Convention Center. The three-day show will be held in Halls A & B and is open to the public with free admission. The expo will feature more than […]

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US Mint Sales: 1776-2026 Half Dollars Open Near 9.5M

Mike Unser — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:01:34 +0000

With its May 31 weekly sales report now available after an atypical delay, the U.S. Mint has posted first totals for two closely watched 1776 ~ 2026 Semiquincentennial products: the Enduring Liberty half dollar and the Enhanced Uncirculated American Gold Eagle. Together, they accounted for the Mint’s three best-selling numismatic products of the week. Released […]

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Photos Show Best of the Mint Mercury Dime Gold & Silver Set

Mike Unser — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:50:41 +0000

CoinNews photos offer a closer look at the U.S. Mint’s first Best of the Mint product, the 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set, highlighting the 24-karat gold coin and the newly designed silver medal. Released June 4 for $810, the set honors the historic 1916 Mercury dime, also known as the Winged […]

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U.S. Mint’s Best of the Mint Mercury Dime Set Launches

Darrin Lee Unser — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:28:53 +0000

The United States Mint launches its first Best of the Mint set today, adding another 250th anniversary product tied to one of the nation’s iconic coin designs. The Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set goes on sale at noon ET. Priced at $810, the set celebrates the historic […]

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U.S. Mint FIFA World Cup 2026 Coins Go on Pre-Order Thursday

Darrin Lee Unser — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:57:20 +0000

The United States Mint opens pre-orders this Thursday for seven FIFA World Cup 2026™ commemorative coin products, including proof and uncirculated $5 gold coins, silver dollars, clad half dollars, and a three-coin set. Special introductory pricing will be available on most options through July 6. The coins celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for […]

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1776-2026 Enhanced Uncirculated Gold Eagle Shown in Photos

Mike Unser — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:04:37 +0000

CoinNews photos show the 2026-W Enhanced Uncirculated American Gold Eagle, offering a closer look at one of the U.S. Mint’s most closely watched Semiquincentennial gold coins Released on May 28 for $5,370, the collectible is the first gold coin struck with the Mint’s enhanced uncirculated finish. Adding to its appeal, it carries the dual date […]

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1776-2026 Semiquincentennial Declaration of Independence Quarter Enters Circulation

Mike Unser — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:02:05 +0000

The Declaration of Independence quarter, the third of five redesigned quarters for 2026, began entering circulation today as part of the U.S. Mint’s Semiquincentennial coinage program. Featuring Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration and the nation’s third president, the coin continues the series marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Each quarter […]

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1776-2026 Cent, Quarter, and Gold Headline June U.S. Mint Releases

Mike Unser — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:44:04 +0000

June is a standout month for U.S. Mint collectors, with several firsts packed into a short release schedule. Highlights include two key opportunities to obtain 1776 ~ 2026 cents — the only uncirculated version and one of just two options to get a proof version — plus the sole way to get several 1776 ~ […]

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U.S. Mint Launches 1776-2026 Enhanced Uncirculated Gold Eagle

Darrin Lee Unser — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:35:54 +0000

The 2026-W Enhanced Uncirculated American Gold Eagle launches today from the United States Mint, carrying a premium price but also several features that will make it one of the year’s most watched collector coins. Most notably, it is the first American Gold Eagle struck with the Mint’s enhanced uncirculated finish. This special treatment combines laser […]

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