Weekly World Mint Coinage: June 11, 2026

Jordan - Central Bank of Jordan

Gold and Silver Proof Coins Mark 80 Years of Independence

The Central Bank of Jordan is offering commemorative coins in celebration of a national milestone event. It is 80 years since full independence was achieved by the nation after centuries of occupation and foreign domination by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Ottomans and finally, occupation by the British at the close of World War I.

In September 1922, the Council of the League of Nations recognised the regional state of Transjordan as a separate state under the terms of the Transjordan memorandum. With the Treaty of London, signed by the British government and the Emir of Transjordan on the 22nd March 1946, the full independence of the state was to be formally recognised. The treaty was ratified by Transjordan’s parliament on the 25th May 1946, and was raised to the status of a kingdom under the name The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Arabic.

Since 1946, the 25th May is celebrated as the nation's Independence Day, which is also a public holiday.

The obverse shared by all three versions depicts an effigy of King Abdullah II facing left encircled, and in the uniform of the country’s supreme commander in chief of the armed forces. Along the upper rim above the portrait is the text in Arabic عبد الله الثاني ابن الحسين (Abdallah II ibn Hussein) and below along the lower rim ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية (King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan). To the left of the King’s likeness is the denomination shown in Arabic text and numerals and to the right, the same in Western lettering and numerals. The reverse side features a centred, silhouetted outline map of Jordan as a background with a calligraphic inscription المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) superimposed. Above the primary design and along the upper rim is the anniversary inscription in Arabic ٢٠٢٦ – ١٩٤٦ العيد الثمانون لاستقلال المملكة الأردنية الهاشمي (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) and along the lower rim, the same inscription in English THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE 1946 – 2026.

 Each Proof quality coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom matte case that includes the Central Bank’s logo and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. All coins are available as a separate purchase or, as a two-coin set including the silver and bronze coins. For additional information, please visit the numismatics website of the Central Bank of Jordan.

Mexico - Banco de Mexico

Gold and Silver Proof Collector Range of Coins Highlights FIFA World Cup

The Banco de Mexico offers a range of collector coins in celebration of an international sporting event. For the first time since the FIFA World Cup was first staged in 1930, three nations, including Mexico, will simultaneously co-host the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup spans 39 days, making it the longest World Cup in history. Mtaches will also be held in the United States and Canada.

The tournament kicks off at the legendary Estadio Azteca stadium in Mexico City which will have hosted matches in  men's World Cups previously in 1970, 1986, and now 2026.

For the first time, the tournament will feature three distinct mascots - Maple the Moose for Canada, Zayu the Jaguar for Mexico, and Clutch the Bald Eagle for the United States.

Three designs representing the cities hosting FIFA tournaments are shared on both gold and silver coins while there are two separate designs representing Mexico itself, one each for the gold and silver coins.

Coin 1, Mexico City. At the centre is an axolotl, a species of amphibian and above are four images of the Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Monument to the Revolution, and the Palace of Fine Arts with the text MEXICO just underneath. To the left of the axolotl is a representation of Mexico City and to the right, the official FIFA logo of this tournament along with the name of the host city CIDUAD DE MEXICO. Below the axolotl is the denomination $25 (gold) or $10 (silver) along with the distinctive M° mintmark of the Mexican Mint. Above the primary design along the rim is the commemorative text COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA 2026™. A decorative band of circles between two lines is placed along the lower rim.

 Coin 2, Guadalajara. A jimador or, agave plant harvester is featured – agave is the primary ingredient used to distill Mexico’s national spirit, tequila. In the background is an image of the Arches of Zapopan and to the left is a soccer ball along with the coin’s denomination $25 (gold) or $10 (silver). On the right side is the distinctive M° mintmark of the Mexican Mint along with the official FIFA logo of this tournament with the name of the host city GUADLAJARA shown just under the logo. Above the primary design along the rim is the commemorative text COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA 2026™. Along the lower rim is the text MEXICO and to the right is a representation of the city of Guadalajara.

Coin 3, Monterrey. Featured is the silhouette image of a soccer player along with the El Crisol fountain, one of the most iconic features of the Santa Lucía Riverwalk, along with the Cerro de la Silla Mountain in the background. To the left is a repeated image of the graphic representation of the city of Monterrey near the rim. In a vertical direction is the text PASEO SANTA LUCÍA next to the edge graphic along with the distinctive M° mintmark of the Mexican Mint. To the right of the primary design is the official FIFA logo of this tournament with the name of the host city MONTERREY shown just under the logo. Along the rim to the right is the commemorative text COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA 2026™. The coin’s denomination $25 (gold) or $10 (silver) is shown near the lower rim.

10$ - Coin 4, Mexico. The Pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza is seen near the lower right along with a monarch butterfly are the focal points for this obverse. To the lower left is an image of José Guadalupe Posada's ‘Calavera Garbancera’ etching. In the background is a soccer ball with the outline of the Mexican Republic in the centre is accompanied by additional butterflies and the FIFA 2026™ logo which is above the soccer ball and the distinctive M° mintmark of the Mexican Mint is placed just to the left. Above the primary design along the upper rim is the commemorative text FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ superimposed over a semicircle resembling a papel picado or, cut-paper banner. In front of the Pyramid of Kukulkan is an image of the head of a jaguar with a plant element. The coin’s denomination $10 is shown near the lower rim.

25$ - Coin 4, Mexico. The gold coin representing Mexico features slightly offset to the right, a soccer ball together with a prowling jaguar. To the left are images of marigolds, poinsettias and monarch butterflies. Above the primary design is the official FIFA 2026™ logo and along the upper rim is the text COPA MUNDIAL DE LA FIFA 2026™. To the lower right of the flower is the denomination $25 and further right, the distinctive M° mintmark of the Mexican Mint.

Both gold and silver coins share the same standard reverse design which depicts the national coat of arms comprising a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake held in its talon. Above the crest is the text ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS (United Mexican States)

Each gold and silver Proof coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom FIFA-branded case accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. Purchase options include single coins and multi-coin presentation sets. For additional information, please visit the website of the Banco de Mexico for a list of distributors.

Romania - National Bank of Romania

Gold and Silver Proof Coins as Numismatic Tribute to Legendary Gymnast

The National Bank of Romania released a range of coins marking the 50th anniversary of an Olympic first when gymnast Nadia Comăneci became the first female gymnast to achieve a perfect score of 10.0 at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

Just before the start of the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Omega, the official timers and providers of time-keeping scoreboards, inquired to the International Olympic Committee how many digits they should include on the electronic scoreboard, and were told that three digits would be sufficient, as a score of 10.00 would not be possible, nor has it ever been achieved. However, on the 18th July 1976, Comăneci made sporting and Olympic history with a  ‘perfect 10’ on the uneven bars.

After her amazing performance and the score was posted on the boards, there was utter confusion on the part of Comăneci, her coaches, the audience and the TV announcers who could not understand why the board displayed 1.00. Since the scoreboard was limited to three digits, it was finally left to the announcer who informed the elated crowd that she had indeed scored a perfect 10. 

The Proof coins are produced by the Monetăria Statului, Romanian State Mint at their facilities in Bucharest on behalf of the National Bank. The obverse design recreates one of Comăneci’s more memorable and iconic images, she is shown near the right side of the coin in the graceful pose after dismounting from the balance beam, arms extended and hands outstretched. Above her and along the upper is the text ROMANIA and to the lower left, the denomination 100 LEI (gold) 10 LEI (silver) or, 1 LEU (base metal). Near the lower rim are both the year of issue, 2026 and a small shield of the Romanian crest with two digits of the year on either side. The reverse depicts the now-iconic image of Nadia Comăneci performing an exercise on asymmetric parallel bars, the moment she scored a perfect score of 10. To the left of Comăneci and near centre, the time 073 in seconds of her routine and the three numbers 1.00 reflecting the score she received. To the lower right within the broad circle is her name NADIA COMANECI. Along the rim above the primary design is the commemorative text shown in incused lettering is the inscription PRIMA NOTA DE 10 (the first 10)

Each coin is individually encapsulated and presented in a custom case with a certificate of authenticity containing the signatures of the NBR governor and the central cashier. The gold, silver, copper-plated tombac and brass collector coins will be available directly through the Bucharest, Cluj, Iasi and Timişoara regional branches of the National Bank of Romania. For additional information, please visit their numismatics webpage.