September 2025 News Digest
- The 2025 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin, minted in West Point (W), and the Silver Medal, minted in Philadelphia (P), offer a contemporary interpretation of Liberty coins with proof finishes. The obverse, designed by Christopher Polentz, features a sunflower with a bee, symbolizing stewardship, while the reverse showcases a dynamic eagle. John P. McGraw sculpted the obverse, and Eric David Custer sculpted the reverse.
- A remarkably preserved quarter-drachma, dating back 2,200 years and depicting Queen Berenice II (c. 246–241 BCE), has been discovered during excavations at Jerusalem's City of David. This near-pure gold coin (99.3%) is one of only approximately 20 known examples, and is the first to be found outside Egypt.
- In response to a rise in counterfeit coins, particularly China-made fakes sold on online auction platforms, the U.S. Mint has released its first laser-engraved coin. This new 2025 American Eagle Silver Proof (1 oz) features a laser-engraved privy mark, which experts view as a high-tech deterrent to counterfeiters.
- On August 21st, the 2025 Coin of the Year ceremony awarded trophies in ten categories to ten exceptional coins. Austria's silver €20 "Supernova" took home the top honor, Coin of the Year, and was also recognized as the Most Artistic Coin.
- The National Bank of Kazakhstan has issued two new commemorative coins, a 1 oz Ag .925 silver proof (1,000 tenge) and an uncirculated 100 tenge coin, to mark the 30th anniversary of its 1995 Constitution. Struck by the National Mint in Oskemen, these coins celebrate the themes of democracy, independence, and unity.
- To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary, Canada is issuing new 2026 gold coins. These coins honor her 100th birthday (1926–2026) and her seven decades of service as Canada’s monarch.
