The West Chester Coin Club of PA, Coin Blog

Members are invited to post information about their: collections, research projects and exciting events they experience while enjoying their Numismatic hobby. Submit your Blog Ideas to: wcclub@icloud.com 

Send you Blog file to the Club Secretary (wcclub@icloud.com) and the Club Officers will agree to publish one each month.


October 2025

2026 Semiquincentennial Coinage

Here is a design-by-denomination breakdown of what is known so far about the special one-year designs for the United States Mint’s 2026 Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) circulating coinage. Most of the images are candidates — final production designs may differ.

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September 2025

The Pittman Act

The Pittman Act, officially known as “An Act to provide for the coinage of silver and for other purposes”, was signed into law on April 23, 1918 during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson. The Act was named after Senator Key Pittman of Nevada, a strong advocate for the silver mining industry.This legislation played a major role in U.S. monetary history by addressing silver coinage, international silver markets, and America’s wartime economic needs during World War I.

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August 2025
July 2025