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06/20/2026

June 19 1998 in was released in the United States. The film was well received by critics and the public, who praised the animation, plot, characters (particularly the title character), and musical score, and grossed over $304 million.

Featured Mulan Disney Gold Plated Commemorative

06/20/2026

June 19, 1954 In The Tasmanian Devil commonly referred to as Taz, an animated cartoon character featured in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons made his first appearance in McKimson's Devil May Hare . Taz stalks Bugs Bunny, but due to his dimwittedness and inability to frame complete sentences, he serves as little more than a nuisance. Bugs eventually gets rid of him in the most logical way possible: matching him up with an equally insatiable Tasmanian She-Devil.

That's all folks! Tasmanian Devil completes superb 1/2oz silver coin series > http://blog.perthmint.com.au/2018/10/08/thats-all-folks-tasmanian-devil-completes-superb-five-coin-looney-tunes-series/

06/18/2026

June 18, 1812 The War of 1812 began as the U.S. declared war against Great Britain, Ireland and Canada. The conflict began over trade restrictions, seizure of American vessels in the Napoleonic Wars, and British support of native resistance to U.S. westward expansion. The war lasted until December of 1814.
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06/18/2026

June 18 = National Cherry Tart Day

Interestingly, when researching whether the "date" had changed in 2026, I see several websites "celebrating" the Cherry Tart on June 16th, 17th & 18th. Now that is a lot of cherry desserts! Enjoy!

National Cherry Tart Day emerged from Michigan’s cherry industry dominance in the early 20th century, when the state began producing 75% of America’s cherry crop. Cherry tarts represent the perfect intersection of tradition and innovation—honoring our agricultural heritage while embracing modern dietary needs and social sharing.

While you celebrate this sweet and antioxidant-filled treat today, give a thanks to the man who helped make that flaky crust possible; John Lane of Illinois was the first to invent a plow that made breaking up the tough mid-western soil possible which made the region America’s breadbasket!

You can choose to “toast” this Illinoisan innovator with another helping of tart, or if you’d like something a little lower in carbs, the American Innovation coin for Illinois is still available in bags, rolls, and in the 2024 Innovation sets! https://bit.ly/4jyZMM0

06/18/2026

June 18, 1812.in U.S. declared war and the War of 1812 was fought between Great Britain and the United States (1812 – 1815) over trade, Indian alliances and border disputes with British Canada.

Artist and die engraver Moritz Fürst, born in the Holy Roman Empire, came to America in late 1807 to work as an engraver. Between 1808 and 1840, when he returned to Europe, he created Congressional award medals for the War of 1812 as well as presidential portraits for 12 Indian Peace Medals. https://bit.ly/3sGTQsO

06/18/2026

June 18 2014 An entirely new species of dinosaur, was discovered. The type species Mercuriceratops gemini was named and described by Michael Ryan, David Evans, Philip John Currie and Mark Loewen. The generic name combines the name of the Roman god Mercury, a reference to the similarity of the neck shield to the winged helmet of the messenger of the gods, with ~ceratops, "horn face", a usual suffix in ceratopian names. The specific name is that of the constellation Gemini, named after the twins Castor and Pollux, in reference to the similar specimens the species is based on.
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On this day eight years ago, an entirely new species of dinosaur, Mercuriceratops gemini, was discovered!

A group of paleontologists including Dr. David Evans, with the Royal Ontario Museum, unearthed the horned herbivore that lived about 77 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period.

One of the skull fossils that led to this discovery was found in the badlands of Alberta.

Add this dino coin to your collection! bit.ly/3O0RbTf

06/18/2026

June 18, 1812 The War of 1812 began as the U.S. declared war against Great Britain, Ireland and Canada. The conflict began over trade restrictions, seizure of American vessels in the Napoleonic Wars, and British support of native resistance to U.S. westward expansion. The war lasted until December of 1814.
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in 1812, American President declared war on England, attacking the British colonies in Canada🍁. The war would have mixed results for the US but helped Canada to better establish itself as a colony and fledgling nation. This is from a series of commemorative 1-dollar coins, each featuring a US president.
1 dollar, United States, 2007

06/18/2026

June 18 1815 The Battle of Waterloo, took place in Belgium marking the final defeat of French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), who conquered much of continental Europe in the early 19th century. The Battle of Waterloo was fought between Napoleon's French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher. The decisive battle of its age, it concluded a war that had raged for 23 years, ended French attempts to dominate Europe, and destroyed Napoleon's imperial power forever.
*209th Anniversary
Featured: Waterloo Bicentennial UK £5 coin

Today is the 200th anniversary of one of the most decisive battles in history, the Battle of Waterloo. The bicentenary is marked with this official UK £5 coin : http://bit.ly/Waterloo200UK5Coin

06/18/2026

June 18, 741 On his father's death, Constantine V succeeded as sole emperor. He reigned as the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from June 18 741 to September 14, 775

This gold Solidus portrays Constantine V, the emperor with a controversial legacy. While his military successes gained him favour, his heretical support for iconoclasm, the destruction of political or religious images or monuments, inspired mockery. http://ow.ly/1o7150wdHM0

06/18/2026

June 18, 1873 Susan B. Anthony was tried, convicted by a jury, and fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 U.S. presidential election

in 1873, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for “knowingly casting an illegal vote.” Ms. Anthony was a tireless advocate for the women’s vote in the USA and a feminist hero. The Susan B. Anthony dollar was one of several attempts by the United States Mint to issue a circulating dollar coin like our loonie.
1 dollar, United States, 1999