Chile Updates Coin Compositions
The Central Bank of Chile (CBC) has unveiled redesigned 10 peso and 50 peso coins, with the former scheduled to enter circulation in October 2026 followed by the latter in January 2027. Both will continue to circulate alongside existing issues, with no exchange programme required. Current coins will remain legal tender indefinitely.
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The Metamorphosis of Electroplating Wastewater
Shanghai Mint's environmental team has developed an integrated three-step process to reduce nickel ion concentration in electroplating wastewater from 2-3 mg/L to below the 0.1 mg/L regulatory limit, transforming pale turquoise effluent into clear, tap-water-quality discharge.
China Wins First COTY Award
The Shenzhen Guobao Mint's 10 yuan silver 'Chinese Dragon' coin has taken the top prize at the 2026 Coin of the Year Awards – marking China's first ever overall COTY win.
A Closer Look at the IACA Award Finalists: Part 1
In the August issue of Coin & Mint News™, we provided a brief summary of the 11 finalists in the three categories of the 2026 IACA Excellence in Currency: Coin Awards. This month, we take a closer look at each of the finalists’ projects in the first category: Best New Circulating Commemorative Coin.
DNB Repositions Gold Reserves to Boost Resilience
The Dutch National Bank has completed a major restructuring of its gold reserves, relocating 86 tonnes from North America to London and the Netherlands to improve liquidity, tradability, and crisis preparedness.
Coin of the Month: Honouring a Little-Known Holey History
The Royal Australian Mint has released a $1 'Holey Dollar' commemorative coin, celebrating the origins of Australia's first official currency and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Mexico.
eBay Expands Authenticity Guarantee to Coins
eBay has rolled out its Authenticity Guarantee programme to collectible coins in the United States, partnering with PCGS to verify high-value numismatic items before delivery to buyers.
HRTA Secures Exclusive BullionProtect® Agreement
Indonesian gold producer Hartadinata Abadi Tbk (HRTA) has entered into an exclusive three-year partnership with SICPA-Peruri Securink, making it the only gold bullion producer in Indonesia authorised to use the BullionProtect® security solution on its EMASKU® products.
News in Brief
The latest news in brief, including the Central Bank of Eswatini's nationwide commemorative coin competition, KOMSCO and the Royal Canadian Mint's new memorandum of understanding, and the Bank of Korea's suspension of circulating coin production.
The Vatican Enters New Numismatic Era
The Vatican's Philatelic and Numismatic Office has unveiled its 2026 coin programme, marking a return to a more traditional schedule following the exceptional issues produced during the 'Sede Vacante' period in 2025, and introducing the first regular circulating coin set of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate.
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