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Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

3 min read

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.

Circulating Coins Commemorative Coins

Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

5 min read

News in Brief

The London Mint Office, one of the UK's largest numismatic distributors, has entered administration after nearly two decades in business.

News

1 Aug. 2026

4 min read

The Precious Metals Market and its Unpredictability

Gold, silver, and platinum experienced dramatic price swings from mid-2025 into 2026. In this article, Ross MacDiarmid examines the catalysts behind the surge and subsequent falls, and what forecasters expect for precious metals through 2027 and beyond.

Free Metals Free

Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

6 min read

Cash Remains Key Whilst Digital Payments Expand

Annual reports from the South African Reserve Bank, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the National Bank of Kazakhstan detail a common theme of commitments to resilient cash ecosystems alongside advancing digital payment infrastructure and financial innovation.

Central Bank Studies, Reports

Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Orient Mint Announces First Release Date

A new UAE-based mint, Orient Mint, has been established to produce speciality commemorative coins for collectors, with its inaugural issue – the Arabian Falcon – scheduled to launch at The Currency Fair 2026 in September.

Mints Numismatics

Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

4 min read

New Commemorative Issues

A round-up of the latest commemorative coin releases from the Royal Australian Mint, the Bulgarian National Bank, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, NZ Post, and the Austrian Mint, spanning circulating and collector issues that honour history, culture, and the arts.

Circulating Coins Commemorative Coins

Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

3 min read

Coin of the Month

Coin of the Month: Past and Present on Miniature Works of Art

In this new periodic series for Coin & Mint News, we will be taking a deep dive into a new coin or series, beginning this month with the Peking Opera commemorative series and the Wuyi Mountain circulating commemorative coin, both produced by China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPM).

Commemorative Coins

Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

IACA Announces Coin Award Finalists

The International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) has revealed the shortlist of finalists for its Excellence in Currency: Coin Awards, spanning categories covering circulating commemorative coins, manufacturing innovation, and coin recirculation programmes.

Associations Events

Alex Sadler

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Upcoming Events

The Mint Directors Association (MDA) Sustainability Subcommittee is hosting a one-hour webinar on 14 October exploring how mints can bring the ‘S’ in ESG to life while supporting long-term organisational value. Separately, the World Money Fair’s Technical Forum has announced its Call for Papers for the 23rd edition of the event.

Events

Alex Sadler

26 July 2026

2 min read

New Coin Series for Belize

The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) has revealed the designs for its new coin series which celebrates the Central American country’s national symbols and is intended to complement the 2025 National Heroes banknote series.

Circulating Coins

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Alex Sadler

26 July 2026

8 min read

The Royal Dutch Mint’s Evolving Strategy for a Changing Coin Market

The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has a storied history. Established in 1567 and privatised in 2016, it moved to its new building – the so-called Dutch Vault and Europe’s first energy-neutral mint – in 2020 and was subsequently acquired by HM Precious Metals in 2024. Now, as the RDM approaches its 460th anniversary, Coin & Mint News™ caught up with Managing Director and Mint Master Bert van Ravenswaaij to discuss the organisation’s strategy for balancing its traditional role in the production of circulating coinage with growing activities in commemorative coins and investment products.

Interviews Mints

Alex Sadler

29 June 2026

4 min read

Striking Tributes to the Beautiful Game

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is currently underway in North America. As co-hosts of this year’s event, Mexico, the United States, and Canada have each released dynamic commemorative coins celebrating the world’s biggest football tournament.

Commemorative Coins

Alex Sadler

29 June 2026

3 min read

SMI Acquisition Expands North American Network

Earlier this year, Gold.com announced that it had acquired Sunshine Minting, Inc (SMI), significantly expanding the company’s precious metals network. The acquisition boosts Gold.com’s vertically integrated platform, bringing together Sunshine Minting and Silver Towne Mint (STM) under a single platform.

Companies

Alex Sadler

1 June 2026

2 min read

IMD-TC Updates Guidelines for Plated and Clad Coins

The International Mint Directors’ Technical Committee (IMD-TC) has published updated guidelines regarding quality assurance for circulation coins, with particular focus on characteristic features of plated and clad blanks and coins. The guidelines aim to provide national authorities with support for tenders and even give mints guidelines for quality control of the blanks supplied before the minting process.

Minting Technical Features

Alex Sadler

1 June 2026

2 min read

Mastering Colour and Precision with High-Speed Colour Inkjet Printers

In China, regular commemorative coins enjoy wide public appeal, with a single issue reaching anywhere from tens of millions to over 100 million pieces, which typically require three to four months to produce. The mass production of colourised regular commemorative coins has, as result, required a breakthrough in colour spraying efficiency.

Technology

Alex Sadler

1 June 2026

8 min read

Circularity in the Minting Industry

Earlier this month, the Mint Directors Association (MDA) Sustainability Subcommittee hosted a webinar focusing on circularity in the minting industry. Sponsored by Hitachi Solutions, it brought together three industry practitioners to share real-world examples of circular economy principles applied to the minting industry.

Events Sustainability

Alex Sadler

1 June 2026

4 min read

New Numismatic Issues

The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has issued two commemorative coins to mark the Curaçao national football team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup ; Monnaie de Paris has unveiled a new gold investment offering, Marianne Or, and its digital counterpart, eMarianne Or ; the South African Mint has launched its first-ever high-relief coin collection titled ‘The African Range’; and the National Bank of Ukraine has issued a new commemorative coin honouring Alexandra Exter, a leading figure of the 20th-century European avant-garde – a Ukrainian Cubo-Futurist artist, educator, and a pioneer of Art Deco.

Commemorative Coins Free Free

Alex Sadler

1 June 2026

2 min read

ANDRITZ Schuler Consolidates Production

ANDRITZ Schuler – the leading manufacturer of equipment for coin and medal production – has announced that, due to persistently challenging economic conditions, it is closing production at the site of its subsidiary ANDRITZ Gräbener in Netphen, Germany. In future, these products will be manufactured together with ANDRITZ Schuler’s systems at its headquarters in Göppingen, Germany.

Companies

Alex Sadler

1 June 2026

6 min read

RCM Resilient Amongst Uncertainty

In its latest annual report, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) states that it navigated a complex operating environment in 2025, marked by economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. According to the RCM, the organisation’s ‘One Mint’ strategy was central to its resilience, enabling cross-functional teams to collaborate closely, adapt procurement strategies, and identify new revenue opportunities, particularly in foreign circulation markets and precious metals.

Mints Studies, Reports

Alex Sadler

1 June 2026

1 min read

Czech Mint Unveils THINCUSE™ Technology

The Czech Mint has unveiled a new ultra-lightweight gold bullion coin utilising its proprietary THINCUSE™ technology. Struck from 999.9 fine gold and weighing just 1/200 of a troy ounce (0.156 grams), the coin achieves a diameter of 16mm despite a thickness of only 40 micrometres.

Technology

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