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Alex Sadler

18 Sept. 2026

3 min read

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.

Circulating Coins Free

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

2 min read

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.

Central Bank Metals

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

5 min read

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.

News

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

2 min read

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.

Authentication Numismatics

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

2 min read

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.

Authentication Metals

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

2 min read

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.

Events

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

2 min read

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.

Sustainability Technology

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

2 min read

Coin of the Month

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.

Commemorative Coins

Alex Sadler

1 Sept. 2026

4 min read

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.

Events

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

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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

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.

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