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Royal Mint marks Wicked anniversary with limited 50 pence coin Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 20, 2026, 3:23 PM
  • POST BY HELEN WANG

Royal Mint marks Wicked anniversary with limited 50 pence coin

The Royal Mint has released a special 50 pence coin to mark 20 years of Wicked in London, giving fans and collectors a chance to own a piece of both musical and currency history. Editions range from gold proof to unlimited uncirculated versions.

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E and L Capped Bust Quarters Defy Explanation After 145 Years Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 20, 2026, 1:58 PM
  • POST BY Helen Wang

E and L Capped Bust Quarters Defy Explanation After 145 Years

A select group of early US quarters stamped with E or L above Liberty's head have puzzled collectors for generations. Despite multiple theories and high auction prices, the true origin of these marks remains unproven.

No FG Kennedy Half Dollars Turn Mint Error Into Collector Prize Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 20, 2026, 1:55 PM
  • POST BY Helen Wang

No FG Kennedy Half Dollars Turn Mint Error Into Collector Prize

A subtle minting error erased the FG initials from some Kennedy half dollars, creating a sought-after variety that still hides in circulation and collections. Collectors who spot this anomaly can uncover genuine value where others see only spare change.

Unauthorized US Mint strikes challenge the definition of a coin Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 19, 2026, 1:33 PM
  • POST BY Helen Wang

Unauthorized US Mint strikes challenge the definition of a coin

The 1913 Liberty Head nickel and 1933 double eagle sit at the heart of a legal and historical puzzle, as unauthorized US Mint strikes continue to test what truly counts as a coin.

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Ten Gold Table Mountain Coins Set New Scarcity Benchmark Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 18, 2026, 9:12 PM

Ten Gold Table Mountain Coins Set New Scarcity Benchmark

Enova abandons Grasshopper Bank deal after regulatory impasse Currency Information
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  • September 18, 2026, 12:15 PM

Enova abandons Grasshopper Bank deal after regulatory impasse

US Leading Economic Index Falls in August, Surprising Forecasters Currency Information
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  • September 18, 2026, 10:56 AM

US Leading Economic Index Falls in August, Surprising Forecasters

UBS Reopens Long Euro-Dollar Trade as Central Bank Moves Shift Market Outlook Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 18, 2026, 5:08 AM

UBS Reopens Long Euro-Dollar Trade as Central Bank Moves Shift Market Outlook

Uganda Shilling Nears Record Low as Dollar Demand Rises Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 18, 2026, 5:03 AM

Uganda Shilling Nears Record Low as Dollar Demand Rises

Finland's Largest Viking Age Silver Hoard Discovered Near Sysmä Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 16, 2026, 11:22 PM

Finland's Largest Viking Age Silver Hoard Discovered Near Sysmä

Canada Unveils First Banknote Featuring King Charles III Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 16, 2026, 2:57 PM

Canada Unveils First Banknote Featuring King Charles III

Kansas City $5,000 Bill Emerges: Only Two Known to Exist Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 16, 2026, 1:20 PM

Kansas City $5,000 Bill Emerges: Only Two Known to Exist

Rare 1945 Jefferson Nickel Combines Two Major Minting Errors Currency Information
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  • September 16, 2026, 1:35 AM

Rare 1945 Jefferson Nickel Combines Two Major Minting Errors

Digital Dollar Plans Face Resistance Over Privacy and Control Fears Currency Information
Central Banks
  • September 15, 2026, 9:54 PM

Digital Dollar Plans Face Resistance Over Privacy and Control Fears

No New Two Dollar Bills as US Shifts Focus to Security Upgrades Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 15, 2026, 5:21 PM

No New Two Dollar Bills as US Shifts Focus to Security Upgrades

Rare James II Five Guineas Coin Reveals Britain's Colonial Gold Origins Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 15, 2026, 3:32 PM

Rare James II Five Guineas Coin Reveals Britain's Colonial Gold Origins

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Why the 1974 aluminum cent is still out of reach for collectors Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 21, 2026, 3:28 PM

Why the 1974 aluminum cent is still out of reach for collectors

Running Antelope on the five dollar bill changed US currency forever Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 21, 2026, 3:25 PM

Running Antelope on the five dollar bill changed US currency forever

King Farouk's coin auction scattered treasures and changed collecting forever Currency Information
Banknotes and Coins
  • September 21, 2026, 1:04 PM

King Farouk's coin auction scattered treasures and changed collecting forever

Euro stuck near lows as US rate edge grows Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 21, 2026, 12:24 PM

Euro stuck near lows as US rate edge grows

Paymob lands $35 million to push digital payments across MENA Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 21, 2026, 8:11 AM

Paymob lands $35 million to push digital payments across MENA

Denmark completes first AI agent payment as Danske Bank and Mastercard move ahead Currency Information
International Payments
  • September 21, 2026, 8:06 AM

Denmark completes first AI agent payment as Danske Bank and Mastercard move ahead

Hungary set to lower inflation target as forint tracks energy swings Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 21, 2026, 7:17 AM

Hungary set to lower inflation target as forint tracks energy swings

Deutsche Bank signals further dollar weakness against yuan and yen Currency Information
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  • September 21, 2026, 5:19 AM

Deutsche Bank signals further dollar weakness against yuan and yen

UBS doubts yen rebound after Bank of Japan rate hike Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 21, 2026, 5:15 AM

UBS doubts yen rebound after Bank of Japan rate hike

NatWest appoints Harsh Agarwal to lead customer experience transformation Currency Information
Currency News
  • September 20, 2026, 2:36 PM

NatWest appoints Harsh Agarwal to lead customer experience transformation

Nigerian Naira outlook brightens as oil revenues and high yields fuel gains Currency Information
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  • September 20, 2026, 12:11 PM

Nigerian Naira outlook brightens as oil revenues and high yields fuel gains

BNG completes core banking overhaul as Amir Arooni exits leadership Currency Information
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  • September 20, 2026, 11:56 AM

BNG completes core banking overhaul as Amir Arooni exits leadership

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