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LOOSE CHANGE: JULY 26, 2026Here are some additional items in the media this week that may be of interest. -Editor In the maybe-better-late-than-never department, Coin World reports that the U.S. House of Representatives voted on an act to formally discontinue the minting of cents for circulation. -Editor
The legislation also imposes a federally mandated rounding rule through which cash purchases would be rounded up or down to the nearest five cents when exact change isn't available. This is called Swedish Rounding in other countries; it was introduced in Sweden first. Payments made using any non-cash method will continue to be calculated to the exact cent, something of importance especially when calculating sales tax. The legislation (which would still need to be passed by the Senate) also authorizes the Treasury to begin minting a less expensive zinc-based five-cent coin. -Editor
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On the National Bank Note Collectors Facebook group, Dave Sorrick posted an image of a "tapestry of a National Bank note from the Exchange Bank of Seneca Falls, NY is on display currently at Crystal Bridges Art Museum in NW Arkansas!" Cool. Below is a rotated photo for easier reading. -Editor
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Here's a video presentation by Prof. Clare Rowan from the UK's Money & Medals Network about engaging school groups on numismatic topics. -Editor Coins are durable, tactile, and visually engaging, making them a powerful resource for educational outreach. In this session, Prof. Clare Rowan will share practical strategies for engaging school groups with ancient coins, drawing on work undertaken with the University of Warwick's coin collection. The talk will explore coins included on the A-level syllabus in England, how these serve as entry points for broader engagement, and adaptable methods that can be applied across different time periods and collections. Coin Talk is a regular online talk hosted by the Money & Medals Network, presenting different element of numismatics from the basics to the more advanced.
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I couldn't resist the title of this video from Classical Numismatics. -Editor The Byzantine Empire was a highly advanced society, yet their coinage is considered ugly when compared to the coins of the earlier Roman Empire. Let's analyse the reasons for it.
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