Coins Online - July 2026

Coins and sports go hand-in-hand, like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or nickel and copper clad . . . which is kind of like a sandwich, but don’t eat it!

Since 1892, football has used coin flips in professional games. (The Barber Quarter, perhaps?) It’s not just American football, though. Volleyball, cricket, and soccer have used coin flips throughout their histories to decide important details of games.

Sports are often depicted on coins, too. In support of this year’s FIFA World Cup™—which is being hosted in American cities for the first time since 1994—the Mint is striking $5 gold, silver dollar, and half dollar FIFA World Cup 2026™ Commemorative Coins. The common reverse (pictured above) features three hands holding aloft the FIFA World Cup Trophy against a stylized stars and stripes design.

Available in designs exclusive to the United States Mint, these coins put the excitement of every match in the palm of your hand. Pre-order yours today!

Did you know? In a perfect synergy of sports and coins, the FIFA World Cup™ proof silver dollar was used for the official coin flip before the U.S. Men’s National Team win over Paraguay on June 12.

The newest commemorative coins are just the latest in a long history of sports coins and medals produced by the United States Mint. In fact, more sports coins are on the way. Coming in 2027, the four-year Youth Sports Quarters series will celebrate 20 of the most impactful youth sports that have helped shape our great Nation.

Explore some sports coins and medals from our collection below:

2026 has brought a plethora of amazing American Eagle coins with more still to come. But can you tell the difference between bullion and uncirculated, scarce or common, enhanced or proof? Fear not. We've got you covered.

First, let's take a look at some American Eagle silver coins from 2026. Understanding the subtle differences in American Eagles can help you make the right choice whether you’re a collector or an investor (who may also collect). The eagle-eyed collector should notice a few key variances. Can YOU?

2026 American Eagle gold and silver coins come in three finishes: bullion, enhanced uncirculated, and proof. Bullion shows a "2026" date with no mint mark, while enhanced unc and proof mostly show dual dates, Liberty Bell privy marks, and a West Point mint mark. The one exception is the silver proof coin in the 2026 Congratulations Set (mintage limit 60,000) which had no dual dates and a Philadelphia mint mark.

Interested in learning more about coin finishes? Check out our January article Coin Finishes, Defined. You can also browse our website to explore the American Eagle Coin Program.

This month marked the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, which will be honored on a Semiquincentennial quarter later this year. Try our Gettysburg coin trivia and see if you have a second calling as a battlefield tour guide (or veteran numismatist).

1. The obverse of the Gettysburg Address Quarter uses Justin Kunz’s portrait from what other United States Mint coin?

A) Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar

B) Lincoln Bicentennial Penny

C) Lincoln Presidential $1 Coin

D) Lincoln Semiquincentennial Penny

2. Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill sculpted the 2011 Gettysburg National Military Park Quarter. Which Semiquincentennial quarter did she also sculpt?

A) Gettysburg Address Quarter

B) Declaration of Independence Quarter

C) U.S. Constitution Quarter

D) Revolutionary War Quarter

3. Besides this year's quarter and the America the Beautiful quarter from 2011, what other U.S. Mint coin honored the Battle of Gettysburg?

A) 1963 Silver Dollar

B) 1936 Half Dollar

C) 1988 Gold $5 Coin

D) 1913 Silver Dollar