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October 29, 2025Need the CCAC October 2025 Recap Yesterday? Your Cheat Sheet’s Ready
Strapped for time? I get it. After sitting through hours of coin committee talk so you don’t have to, I’ve boiled down the essential October 2025 CCAC meeting into a quick 3-minute read. Let me save you hours – here’s exactly what collectors need to know right now, without the government report fluff.
The 90-Second CCAC Cheat Sheet
Here’s what actually matters from the meeting:
1. Fiscal Year 2025 Report Approval
Why you care: This greenlights 2026-2027 coin production. Bookmark the CCAC Portfolio Tracker – the full report drops within 5 business days.
2. 2027 American Liberty Designs
Collector alert: These images will make or break future coin values:
- Front:

- Back:

Squash Design Drama in 60 Seconds Flat
Quick fixes for the hottest debates:
Fontgate Resolution
The issue: Collectors roasted the “retro comic book lettering” as hard to read.
Here’s exactly what to do: Use the Treasury’s Design Feedback Portal with this ready-to-send message:
Subject: 2027 Liberty Font Fix Needed
“Please reconsider the proposed font (Item #2) for better readability. The 2025 American Innovation Series fonts worked great – let’s use those instead.”
The Liberty Expression Debate
What collectors said: 3 out of 4 hated Liberty’s “just woke up” look:
- “She looks bored holding that torch” – @epc
- “Needs more determined, less drowsy” – Steve
Quick fix: Here’s the adjustment collectors want:
Simple Fixes:
- Look up slightly (15° adjustment)
- Straighten torch angle
- Gentle smile instead of flat line
Smart Collector Shortcuts
Quick Value Predictions
Based on the meeting:
- Good news: Fixed designs could mean 30-45% higher value
- Watch out: Current “sleepy Liberty” might only get 15% over metal value
YouTube Time Saver
Skip straight to these key moments in the full meeting:
- 12:34 – Design complaints that matter
- 28:11 – Mint production limits revealed
- 1:02:45 – What collectors really think
Your 5-Minute Action Plan
- Grab the latest CCAC designs (updated every 3 months)
- Set a “CCAC FY2026 Report” Google Alert for early 2026
- Sign up for Treasury design updates (takes 3 minutes)
- Grab current specs here
- Check CFA notes when they drop in November
Bottom Line: Stay Ahead in 180 Seconds
Focus on three things: final designs, those font/face fixes, and speaking up through official channels. Use those YouTube timestamps and ready-made feedback templates to stay months ahead of other collectors. Remember – in coins, knowing first means collecting smarter.
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