US Mint FIFA World Cup 2026 Coins Presale Begins
The U.S. Mint’s seven-piece FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative set went on pre-order June 4. Specs, intro pricing, melt math, and what 1994 sales tell us about a 2026 sell-out.
Coin Collecting
Silver Eagle Sales Hit Zero in May 2026: The Retail Buyer Has Left
The US Mint sold zero 1 oz American Silver Eagle bullion coins in May 2026 after a five-month decline. Retail demand for current-year Eagles has collapsed while dealers and wholesalers sit on heavy buyback inventory and refiners stay backlogged.
Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set: What Collectors Need to Know
The United States Mint launches the first installment of its Best of the Mint series. A five-set program pairing 24-karat gold coins struck in classic American designs with newly designed silver medals.
Specie Money: What It Is and Why It Still Matters for Bullion Investors
Specie — gold and silver coin — was the basis of American money for most of the country’s history. Understanding how that system worked explains why millions of people still hold physical precious metals today.
1940s Dime Values: Mercury to Roosevelt — Complete Price Guide by Year & Mint
Complete guide to 1940s dime values. The decade spans the final Mercury dimes (1940-1945) and first Roosevelt dimes (1946-1949). Prices by grade, mint mark, Full Bands premiums, and key varieties.
2026 Morgan & Peace Dollar Reverse Proof
The 2026 Morgan and Peace Dollar Reverse Proof coins go on sale July 9 at noon ET. $173 each, Philadelphia mint mark, sold individually for the first time. Here’s what buyers need to know.
Rare Coin Investing: What Holds Value and What’s Just Hype
The rare coin market rewards patience and knowledge, not hype. Here’s how to distinguish coins with lasting value from those riding a temporary wave.
2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle: The Modern Key Date That Changed Everything
The 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle crashed the US Mint website and sold out in under 15 minutes. Here’s why this modern key date became a collector essential.
$1 Gold Coin Guide: Values, History & What They’re Worth Today
Complete $1 gold coin value guide covering all three types — Liberty Head, Indian Princess, and Large Indian Head. Prices by year, condition, and gold content.
Silver Eagle Grading Guide: MS-69 vs. MS-70, NGC vs. PCGS, and Is It Worth It?
Learn whether grading your Silver Eagles is worth the cost. Compare MS-69 vs. MS-70, NGC vs. PCGS, understand First Strike designations, and make grading decisions based on your collecting goals.