Canadian Mint Celebrates 30 Years of the $2 Toonie
30th Anniversary of the Canadian Toonie The Royal Canadian Mint is marking the 30-year milestone of the Canadian $2 coin, affectionately known as the Toonie, by releasing a limited edition uncirculated special wrap roll aimed at collectors. This celebration signifies three decades since the introduction of bimetallic coins in 1996, which replaced $2 banknotes. Since […]
U.S. Mint Unveils 2026 Proof and Silver Proof Sets Featuring Semiquincentennial Coins
U.S. Mint Reveals Upcoming 2026 Proof Sets The U.S. Mint has unveiled images of two eagerly awaited offerings: the Clad 2026 Proof Set and the 2026 Silver Proof Set. These sets will feature special editions commemorating the 250th anniversary, with most coins dated and designed as limited releases for the year. All coins from the […]
U.S. Mint Begins Distributing 1776 ~ 2026 Coins for Circulation
This week, the U.S. Mint revealed that it started shipping the first set of 1776-2026 half-centenary coins to Federal Reserve Banks on January 5. This rollout includes multiple designs as the nation gears up for its 250th anniversary. Recently, it was noted that the 1776-2026 Mayflower Compact Quarter has begun circulating. This gives people their […]
Discover the new coins introduced by the US Mint for next year’s 250th anniversary.
New U.S. Mint Coins Celebrate 250th Anniversary The U.S. Mint has introduced a fresh design for coins to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. These coins are set to be released next year, forming part of the semi-quincentenary circulating coin program. The series includes new designs on both sides of the dime, along with five different […]
Final US pennies may be worth as much as $5M after the mint stops making them.
This week marks a significant event for collectors: the last U.S. penny minted may soon be worth quite a bit of money. Experts believe these final pennies, which were minted on Wednesday, could potentially sell for as much as $5 million each during an auction scheduled for December. U.S. Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach was on […]
Ozarks penny collectors share tips as U.S. Mint ceases production
Change in Penny Production Sparks Collector Interest SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With the U.S. Mint halting penny production, coin enthusiasts are sharing insights on which coins might be worth keeping versus those that are alright to spend. Dave Sorick, passionate about coins since his teenage years and currently the president of the National Numismatic Association, views […]
U.S. penny withdrawal: Mint produces the final one cent coin
A penny doesn’t hold much value these days. Most New Yorkers pass by them on the street, and many will even ask cashiers to “keep the change” on small purchases. It’s interesting to think about how these copper coins often end up stuffed at the bottom of wallets or in jars that parents set up […]
U.S. Mint Releases Last Penny Since Its Introduction in 1793
The final penny was minted Wednesday at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Officials are saying that stopping penny production is a smart financial decision. Having been around for over 230 years, there are still billions of pennies in circulation, as reported by the Associated Press. It costs about 4 cents to make a penny, which […]
Philadelphia Mint produces last pennies as the 1-cent coin is discontinued.
The U.S. Mint announced on Wednesday that it has ceased production of pennies, a move aimed at cutting costs and recognizing how the penny has lost its significance. In a symbolic last strike, the final one-cent coin was minted in Philadelphia, the same place where this smallest denomination has been produced since 1793, following the […]
U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to produce last penny as the 1-cent coin is discontinued
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is preparing to strike its last penny on Wednesday, following the president’s decision to discontinue the 1-cent coin. As production costs have ballooned to almost 4 cents per penny, making its worth somewhat outdated, President Donald Trump issued an order for its removal. The Mint has been creating […]