US Mint Unveils 3 World Cup Coin Designs for $5 Gold, $1 Silver and Half-Dollar Set
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 1
US Mint Unveils 3 World Cup Coin Designs for $5 Gold, $1 Silver and Half-Dollar Set
8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 1
Three commemorative designs will appear on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin and a half-dollar clad coin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the US Mint said.
The Mint said the program is meant to create a lasting US legacy for soccer around the tournament, which the United States will co-host with Canada and Mexico.
Surcharges from coin sales will be directed to efforts to grow soccer in the United States, adding a fundraising role to the collectibles.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the series an official way for fans to celebrate the tournament, underscoring the event's broad global appeal.
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