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U.S. Mint Launches 1776-2026 Proof Gold Buffalo With 250 Privy

Darrin Lee Unser — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:29:44 +0000

Pure gold does not come cheap, and neither does today’s newest release from the United States Mint. Launching at noon ET, the 2026-W $50 Proof American Gold Buffalo is struck from one ounce of .9999 fine 24-karat gold and features one-year-only Semiquincentennial elements — the dual date 1776 ~ 2026 and a Liberty Bell privy […]

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US Mint Sales: 2026 Gold Buffalo Figures Emerge Before Launch

Mike Unser — Wed, 06 May 2026 04:38:40 +0000

Proof American Gold Eagles again dominated the U.S. Mint’s weekly sales report, helped by a slow release calendar and the continued unavailability of many lower-priced 2026 products. Four of the five 2026-W options ranked among the Mint’s top 10 sellers for the week ending May 3, while the remaining product placed 16th. For the second […]

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DLRC Lincoln Cent Registry Set Sale Led by $64,000 Doubled Ear Cent

CoinNews.net — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:44:17 +0000

A rare Lincoln cent variety sold for $64,000 to lead the sale of the TropicalBats #8 All-Time Finest PCGS Registry Set of Lincoln Cents, offered by DLRC in back-to-back April Red Carpet Rarities Auctions. The collection, described as a Complete Variety Set with Circulation and Proof Strikes, achieved a 100% sell-through rate and included dozens […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Marks 50 Years in Winnipeg With New Coin Set

CoinNews.net — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:07:43 +0000

The Royal Canadian Mint (mint.ca) is celebrating 50 years of coin production in Winnipeg with a new collector set honoring the facility that has produced Canada’s circulation coinage since 1976. Opened to meet rising demand that could no longer be handled at the Mint’s Ottawa facility, the Winnipeg plant has grown into a major coin […]

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US Mint Sales: Proof Gold Eagles Lead as Dime Rolls Near Limit

Mike Unser — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:47:13 +0000

Proof American Gold Eagles dominated the U.S. Mint’s weekly sales list, with all five 2026-W options ranking among the top 10, reflecting both the popularity of the dual-dated gold coins and a slower sales week shaped by the unavailability of a notable share of lower-priced products introduced this year. The smallest coin, the 1/10-ounce Gold […]

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Stolen Sunken Treasure Gold Coin Recovered at CSNS Show

CoinNews.net — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:59:27 +0000

Coordinated efforts by five dealers and a specialist collector at the recent Central States Numismatic Society (www.CSNS.org) convention near Chicago led to the recovery of a stolen sunken treasure gold coin and the arrests of two suspects who reportedly offered the coin for sale at the show on April 24, 2026. The recovered coin is […]

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U.S. Mint Sweepstakes Offers 1776-2026 Dimes to Teachers

CoinNews.net — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:11:34 +0000

The United States Mint is giving teachers a chance to bring the 1776 ~ 2026 Emerging Liberty dime into their classrooms as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Through its Semiquincentennial Sweepstakes, the Mint will award circulating examples of the new dime to 10 educators, with prizes based on the number of students listed on […]

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PNG Names Donald Kagin, Other 2026 Award Recipients

CoinNews.net — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:57:47 +0000

The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) has selected Donald Kagin, Ph.D., as the 2026 recipient of the nonprofit organization’s highest honor, the Abe Kosoff Founders Award. The announcement was made at the PNG’s annual awards dinner following the April 22, 2026 PNG Dealer Day at the Central States Numismatic Society (www.CSNS.org) convention in the Chicago suburb […]

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CSNS 2026 Coin Show to Feature Mint Director, Free Coins

CoinNews.net — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:18:08 +0000

More than 400 dealers buying and selling coins, exhibits from museums and private collectors, a thousand free souvenir coins, and an appearance by the newly appointed director of the United States Mint are among the attractions planned for the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) 87th Anniversary Convention Coin Show. The event will take place April […]

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US Mint Sales: 1776-2026 Dime Debuts on Top

Mike Unser — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:23:42 +0000

The 1776 ~ 2026 Emerging Liberty dime lasted only minutes before becoming unavailable, and one of its two U.S. Mint product options now shows sales far beyond its stated limit. Released April 17, the Semiquincentennial-themed dime was offered by the Mint in two-roll sets and 200-coin bags. Through April 20, roll sales climbed to 11,753, […]

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