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.
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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.
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.
2026 Gold Eagle Semiquincentennial: All Sizes, Specs & Pricing
The 2026 American Gold Eagle is the first Gold Eagle ever struck with a dual date. Every collector version carries ‘1776 ~ 2026’ on the obverse and a Liberty Bell privy mark for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
2026-W Proof American Gold Eagle: Dual Date, Privy Mark, 25,000 Product Limit
The 2026-W Proof Gold Eagle marks the U.S. Semiquincentennial with a dual date, Liberty Bell privy mark, and hard mintage caps across all four sizes.
2026-W Proof Gold Buffalo: First Dual Date, First Privy Mark, 15,000 Product Limit
The 2026-W Gold Buffalo Proof is the first dual-date and first privy-marked coin in the 20-year Buffalo series. Capped at 15,000, released May 7, 2026 at $5,540.
Cartel Gold in U.S. Mint Coins: What It Means for Silver Eagle, Gold Eagle, and Gold Buffalo Investors
The NYT traced US Mint gold to a Colombian cartel via a Texas refiner. A 2024 Treasury audit had already found the Mint hadn’t verified gold origins in 20 years. Here’s what it means if you own American Eagles or Gold Buffalos.
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.