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CoinWeek Podcast #150: How R.S. Yeoman Changed the Coin Collecting Hobby Forever

 CoinWeek Podcast #150: How R.S. Yeoman Changed the Coin Collecting Hobby Forever Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. In this week’s episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Charles Morgan talks to longtime Red Book editor Kenneth Bressett on the career and legacy […]

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‘Mayflower’ Products Sail into Market

The year 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the transatlantic voyage of the Mayflower. On Nov. 17 the United States Mint is releasing four new products to mark this momentous occasion: a silver proof coin and medal set, two-coin gold proof set, gold reverse proof coin, and a silver reverse proof medal

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United States Mint introduces rolls and bags of Connecticut American Innovation $1 coins on September 29

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for Connecticut American Innovation $1 coins packaged in collectible rolls and bags beginning on September 29 at noon EDT. These new additions to the Mint’s product lineup contain uncirculated $1 coins from the Philadelphia and Denver facilities

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United States Mint introduces rolls and bags of Connecticut American Innovation $1 coins on September 29

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for Connecticut American Innovation $1 coins packaged in collectible rolls and bags beginning on September 29 at noon EDT. These new additions to the Mint’s product lineup contain uncirculated $1 coins from the Philadelphia and Denver facilities

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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on sale September 18

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve in the U.S

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The U.S. Mint commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War II

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The following is an excerpt of an article by Stephanie Meredith on the website of the United States Mint
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II

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Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meets by teleconference September 22, 2020, and September 23, 2020

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting by teleconference from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (EDT) on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, and from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (EDT) on Wednesday, September 23.
Agenda (subject to change):

Review and discussion of obverse and reverse candidate designs for the U

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Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meets by teleconference September 22, 2020, and September 23, 2020

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting by teleconference from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (EDT) on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, and from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (EDT) on Wednesday, September 23.
Agenda (subject to change):

Review and discussion of obverse and reverse candidate designs for the U

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The U.S. Mint commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War II

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The following is an excerpt of an article by Stephanie Meredith on the website of the United States Mint
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II

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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on sale September 18

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve in the U.S

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United States Mint announces designs for coin and medal honoring the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II

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Washington — Today, the United States Mint (Mint) is officially announcing the designs for the 2020 End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coin and Medal Program

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United States Mint announces designs for coin and medal honoring the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II

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Washington — Today, the United States Mint (Mint) is officially announcing the designs for the 2020 End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coin and Medal Program

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United States Mint opens sales of colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins on August 28

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins on August 28 at noon EDT

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United States Mint opens sales of colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins on August 28

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins on August 28 at noon EDT

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United States Mint opens sales for Uncirculated palladium coin on September 24

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (product code 20EK) on September 24 at noon EDT.
The coin contains one ounce of 99

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Silver dollar commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage on sale August 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar products beginning at noon EDT on August 18, the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which gave women the right to vote

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United States Mint opens sales for Uncirculated palladium coin on September 24

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (product code 20EK) on September 24 at noon EDT.
The coin contains one ounce of 99

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Silver dollar commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage on sale August 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar products beginning at noon EDT on August 18, the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which gave women the right to vote

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Final sale of 2019 silver Enhanced Proof coin (19XE)

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press today
The remaining quantity of 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coins product code 19XE will go on sale at noon EDT, Wednesday, August 12, 2020.  This product will only be available for sale on the Mint website

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Final sale of 2019 silver Enhanced Proof coin (19XE)

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press today
The remaining quantity of 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coins product code 19XE will go on sale at noon EDT, Wednesday, August 12, 2020.  This product will only be available for sale on the Mint website

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All Eyes – and Dollars – on Silver

Silver prices are at record highs, and this week’s sales totals show that it has collectors’ attention. The top two highest sellers this week consist of silver Mint products.
Coming in first is the 2020-W proof silver American Eagle coin

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United States Mint releases public service announcement regarding circulating coins

Washington — the United States Mint (Mint) has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) addressing the current coin circulation issue.  The PSA can be viewed here:

In the PSA, Mint Director David J

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United States Mint releases public service announcement regarding circulating coins

Washington — the United States Mint (Mint) has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) addressing the current coin circulation issue.  The PSA can be viewed here:

In the PSA, Mint Director David J

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U.S. Mint Asks Dealers for Coin Forecasts

By Richard Giedroyc
Silver rather than gold is where the action is! Gold bullion and readily available business strike gold coins prior to 1933 are holding their own following a significant price run-up to an all-time record for gold. It now appears silver is doing more than just catching up.
The spot price of silver has a long way to go to reach an all-time record of about $50 an ounce, but silver American Eagles and bullion-impacted common silver coins issued through 1964 are rising quickly in price as is the spot price of their content

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Connecticut American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin available

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The United States Mint (Mint) began accepting orders for the 2020 American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring Connecticut on July 21 at noon EDT

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United States Mint announces designs for George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 coin and Barbara Bush First Spouse gold coin

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the George H.W

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United States Mint announces designs for George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 coin and Barbara Bush First Spouse gold coin

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the George H.W

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Connecticut American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin available

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The United States Mint (Mint) began accepting orders for the 2020 American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring Connecticut on July 21 at noon EDT

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United States Mint statement on circulating coins

Washington — The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in the disruption of the supply channels of circulating coinage — the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters that the American people and businesses use in their day-to-day transactions. The United States Mint is part of the solution to this issue, but we need your help as well

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Mint Asks Public to Return Coins to Circulation

Editor’s Note: Following is a statement from the United States Mint’s Office of Corporate Communications issued July 23.

 
 
 
 
United States Mint Statement on Circulating Coins
WASHINGTON – The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in the disruption of the supply channels of circulating coinage – the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters that the American people and businesses use in their day-to-day transactions. The United States Mint is part of the solution to this issue, but we need your help as well

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United States Mint statement on circulating coins

Washington — The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in the disruption of the supply channels of circulating coinage — the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters that the American people and businesses use in their day-to-day transactions. The United States Mint is part of the solution to this issue, but we need your help as well

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America the Beautiful Quarter Products Hit Market

More America the Beautiful quarter products have hit the market, and you will see their listings added to this week’s charts.
The three-coin set honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut was released June 29. The set, comprised of a “P” uncirculated quarter, a “D” uncirculated quarter, and an “S” proof quarter, has sold 11,375 since its debut

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First day of sales for 2020-W American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin

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The following first day of sales data for the 2020-W American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (20EG) comes from an e-mail sent to the press
2020 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated 1 Oz

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First day of sales for 2020-W American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin

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The following first day of sales data for the 2020-W American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (20EG) comes from an e-mail sent to the press
2020 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated 1 Oz

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United States Mint opens sales for set of Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve coins on July 10

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set honoring Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve in the U

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2020 Native American $1 coin available to Alaska financial institutions

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The 2020 Native American $1 coin features a design of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a member of the Tlingit Nation, whose advocacy for Alaskan Natives and an impassioned speech in the Alaskan Senate was considered a deciding factor in the passage of the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Law in the Alaskan territorial legislature

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United States Mint announces 2020 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs June 30, 2020

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the 2020 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The new designs will appear on the reverses (tails) of $1 coins honoring innovations and/or innovators from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Carolina

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2020 Native American $1 coin available to Alaska financial institutions

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The 2020 Native American $1 coin features a design of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a member of the Tlingit Nation, whose advocacy for Alaskan Natives and an impassioned speech in the Alaskan Senate was considered a deciding factor in the passage of the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Law in the Alaskan territorial legislature

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United States Mint announces 2020 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs June 30, 2020

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the designs for the 2020 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The new designs will appear on the reverses (tails) of $1 coins honoring innovations and/or innovators from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Carolina

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2020 Native American $1 Coin Available to Alaska Financial Institutions

The 2020 Native American $1 coin features a design of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a member of the Tlingit nation, whose advocacy for Alaskan Natives and an impassioned speech in the Alaskan Senate was considered a deciding factor in the passage of the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Law in the Alaskan territorial legislature. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of Elizabeth Peratrovich’s testimony.  On Jan

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2020 Native American $1 Coin Available to Alaska Financial Institutions

The 2020 Native American $1 coin features a design of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a member of the Tlingit nation, whose advocacy for Alaskan Natives and an impassioned speech in the Alaskan Senate was considered a deciding factor in the passage of the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Law in the Alaskan territorial legislature. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of Elizabeth Peratrovich’s testimony

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Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meets by teleconference June 23

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, from 9:00 a.m

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Proof Sets See Collector Demand

Since our last Mint Statistics report, the Mint’s America the Beautiful products honoring the Weir Farm National Historic Site have been tallied.
You will see a Weir Farm entry included in the America the Beautiful 5-Ounce Coins chart on this page and in the Bags and Rolls section where sales totals are recorded for 100-coin bags, two-roll set for Philadelphia and Denver, San Francisco rolls, and the P, D, S rolls set.
Proof Sets are the name of the sales game this week

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United States Mint opens sales for 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program on June 4

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Washington — Products in the United States Mint (Mint) 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program will go on sale June 4 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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United States Mint opens sales for 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program on June 4

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Washington — Products in the United States Mint (Mint) 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program will go on sale June 4 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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United States Mint opens sales for 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program on June 4

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Washington — Products in the United States Mint (Mint) 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program will go on sale June 4 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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United States Mint introduces new storage box for collectible coin rolls on May 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will roll out the new Coin Roll Collector Box (product code K65) on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site on sale May 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut beginning on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site available

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) is accepting orders for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut today at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site available

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) is accepting orders for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut today at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site on sale

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) is accepting orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut beginning today at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site on sale May 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut beginning on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site on sale May 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut beginning on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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United States Mint introduces new storage box for collectible coin rolls on May 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will roll out the new Coin Roll Collector Box (product code K65) on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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United States Mint introduces new storage box for collectible coin rolls on May 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will roll out the new Coin Roll Collector Box (product code K65) on May 18 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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Mint Rebounds with Basketball HOF Coins, Kennedys

It’s been a challenging couple of months for business everywhere, including the Mint, but it seems it is now making a comeback with new products scheduled for June and the Basketball Hall of Fame coins finally making their debut.
On June 4, the Mint is releasing 2020 Kennedy half dollar rolls and bags. (All images courtesy U

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Message to Mint customers

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today
The United States Mint’s (Mint) highest priority continues to be the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce, and we have implemented numerous measures to reduce the risk of employee exposure to COVID-19. These measures have understandably had an impact on the availability, on-sale dates, and delays in delivery of some of our numismatic products, as well as longer wait times when calling our customer service number

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Message to Mint customers

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today
The United States Mint’s (Mint) highest priority continues to be the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce, and we have implemented numerous measures to reduce the risk of employee exposure to COVID-19. These measures have understandably had an impact on the availability, on-sale dates, and delays in delivery of some of our numismatic products, as well as longer wait times when calling our customer service number

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United States Mint announces product on sale dates

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today
The United States Mint (Mint) has updated its product schedule with the on-sale dates for the following numismatic items:

May 18: 2020 — ATB Weir Farm National Historic Site rolls and bags (20ABD-ABF, ARD-ARF)
May 18: 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin — Weir Farm National Historic Site — Connecticut (20AK)
May 18: Coin Roll Collector Box (K65)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy half dollar 200-Coin bag — P&D (20KA)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy Half Dollar Two-Roll Set — P&D (20KB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof $5 gold coin (20CA)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof clad half dollar (20CE)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof silver dollar (20CC)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated $5 gold coin (20CB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated clad half dollar (20CG)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated silver dollar (20CD)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Enhanced Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar Kids Set (20CH)

Press releases will soon be issued with details about these products.

Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873

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United States Mint announces product on sale dates

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press
The United States Mint (Mint) has updated its product schedule with the on-sale dates for the following numismatic items:

May 18: 2020 — ATB Weir Farm National Historic Site rolls and bags (20ABD-ABF, ARD-ARF)
May 18: 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin — Weir Farm National Historic Site — Connecticut (20AK)
May 18: Coin Roll Collector Box (K65)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy half dollar 200-Coin bag — P&D (20KA)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy Half Dollar Two-Roll Set — P&D (20KB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof $5 gold coin (20CA)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof clad half dollar (20CE)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof silver dollar (20CC)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated $5 gold coin (20CB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated clad half dollar (20CG)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated silver dollar (20CD)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Enhanced Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar Kids Set (20CH)

Press releases will soon be issued with details about these products.

Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873

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United States Mint announces product on sale dates

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press
The United States Mint (Mint) has updated its product schedule with the on-sale dates for the following numismatic items:

May 18: 2020 — ATB Weir Farm National Historic Site rolls and bags (20ABD-ABF, ARD-ARF)
May 18: 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin — Weir Farm National Historic Site — Connecticut (20AK)
May 18: Coin Roll Collector Box (K65)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy half dollar 200-Coin bag — P&D (20KA)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy Half Dollar Two-Roll Set — P&D (20KB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof $5 gold coin (20CA)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof clad half dollar (20CE)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof silver dollar (20CC)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated $5 gold coin (20CB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated clad half dollar (20CG)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated silver dollar (20CD)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Enhanced Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar Kids Set (20CH)

Press releases will soon be issued with details about these products.

Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873

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United States Mint announces product on sale dates

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today
The United States Mint (Mint) has updated its product schedule with the on-sale dates for the following numismatic items:

May 18: 2020 — ATB Weir Farm National Historic Site rolls and bags (20ABD-ABF, ARD-ARF)
May 18: 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin — Weir Farm National Historic Site — Connecticut (20AK)
May 18: Coin Roll Collector Box (K65)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy half dollar 200-Coin bag — P&D (20KA)
June 1: 2020 Kennedy Half Dollar Two-Roll Set — P&D (20KB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof $5 gold coin (20CA)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof clad half dollar (20CE)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Proof silver dollar (20CC)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated $5 gold coin (20CB)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated clad half dollar (20CG)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Uncirculated silver dollar (20CD)
June 4: Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Enhanced Uncirculated Clad Half Dollar Kids Set (20CH)

Press releases will soon be issued with details about these products.

Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873

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United States Mint to resume San Francisco operations

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today
The United States Mint (Mint) facility at San Francisco will resume operations the morning of Monday, May 4, 2020, utilizing a reduced staffing plan in order to maintain social distancing. San Francisco operations were temporarily suspended on March 17, 2020, in order to reduce employee risk of exposure to COVID-19

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United States Mint to resume San Francisco operations

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today
The United States Mint (Mint) facility at San Francisco will resume operations the morning of Monday, May 4, 2020, utilizing a reduced staffing plan in order to maintain social distancing. San Francisco operations were temporarily suspended on March 17, 2020, in order to reduce employee risk of exposure to COVID-19

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Letters to the Editor: May 12, 2020

Profitable Collecting Takes Patience
The April 14 edition of Numismatic News was excellent! Working from home has not affected your ability to put out a great product.
The “Viewpoint” by CPA Ron Thompson was insightful. With most of the piece easy to agree with, a few ideas may be viewed differently

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announced the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announced the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announced the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announced the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

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United States Mint Announces Winning Design for Women’s Suffrage Centennial Coin

The United States Mint officially announced the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar, celebrating the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, according to the firm in an official announcement April 21.
“This coin pays homage to the 19th Amendment’s adoption, and also honors the many pioneers, activists, and foot soldiers in the movement who fought bravely and tenaciously for decades to make the amendment a reality,” said United States Mint Director David J. Ryder

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United States Mint announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announces the design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver medal

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United States Mint to Resume West Point Operations

Editor’s Note: The following is a reprint of an email message sent to industry press Wednesday, April 20.
The United States Mint (Mint) will resume limited production Tuesday morning, April 21, at the Mint facility at West Point. During the temporary suspension of operations at the West Point Mint, in consultation with local public health officials, a thorough cleaning of the facility was conducted in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines

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United States Mint temporarily shuts down West Point facility

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today.
Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Orange County, New York, and out of an abundance of caution, the United States Mint (Mint) has temporarily suspended production at the Mint facility at West Point

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Community Voice Response: May 5, 2020

From the April 10, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think the “W” quarters with privy marks are a good way for the Mint to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
 
It is a great idea as long as this is not to make it easier for the Mint-contracted coin dealers to more readily identify the 2020-W quarters because they let some slip through to consumers and collectors in 2019.
Metro East Coin & Currency Club
via Facebook
 
It seems that such a world-changing event should have at least earned the entire reverse of a coin, not just a privy mark

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United States Mint temporarily shuts down West Point facility

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today.
Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Orange County, New York, and out of an abundance of caution, the United States Mint (Mint) has temporarily suspended production at the Mint facility at West Point

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United States Mint Temporarily Shuts Down West Point Facility

Editor’s Note: The following is a reprint of an email message sent to industry press Wednesday, April 15. 
Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Orange County, New York, and out of an abundance of caution, the United States Mint has temporarily suspended production at the Mint facility at West Point. This action is being taken to further reduce the risk of Mint employee exposure to COVID-19

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Dates Not Set on Mint’s Product Schedule

At the time of this writing, the United States Mint does not have dates set for the remainder of its 2020 releases.
The last on-sale date listed on the Mint’s online product schedule is April 17 for the 2020 silver proof set. The next three products set for release are the Air Force silver medal, the American Eagle one-ounce 2020 gold uncirculated coin, and the American Eagle one-ounce 2020 palladium uncirculated coin

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On 2020 “W” mint mark America the Beautiful quarters

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press:
The period from May 8 to September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. In recognition of this significant anniversary, the Mint will manufacture “W” mint mark quarters that feature a special privy mark signifying the allied victory in World War II

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On 2020 “W” mint mark America the Beautiful quarters

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press:
The period from May 8 to September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. In recognition of this significant anniversary, the Mint will manufacture “W” mint mark quarters that feature a special privy mark signifying the allied victory in World War II

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On 2020 “W” mint mark America the Beautiful quarters

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today:
The period from May 8 to September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. In recognition of this significant anniversary, the Mint will manufacture “W” mint mark quarters that feature a special privy mark signifying the allied victory in World War II

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2020 American Gold Buffalo one-ounce Proof coin on sale April 9

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 American Gold Buffalo one-ounce Proof coin (product code 20EL) on April 9 at noon EDT

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Letters to the Editor: April 14, 2020

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I’m pretty sure I found a 1982-D small-print penny. How do I go about finding its worth and selling it?
Mondo Sosa
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In Response to Mueller Error Coin
In regards to Christian Mueller’s error coin in the March 17 Letters section, I have been an error/die variety collector for three decades. I am also a  member of CONECA

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Bowers on collecting: Numismatics in the time of coronavirus

Turn on the television or check the news on the Internet and 90% of the coverage seems to be about the coronavirus pandemic. Events, including coin shows, have been canceled left and right

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Bowers on collecting: Numismatics in the time of coronovirus

Turn on the television or check the news on the Internet and 90% of the coverage seems to be about the coronavirus pandemic. Events, including coin shows, have been canceled left and right

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Message from Director of the U.S. Mint Dave Ryder on COVID-19 situation

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press yesterday:
Dear Valued Customer,
As the global impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve, my top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of the Mint workforce – the men and women who work hard to ensure you receive the highest quality products.
As part of the Federal workforce we have and will continue to follow all guidance provided to the Federal Government, to include the information provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Quarter launch and coin forum canceled

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In order to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed an executive order banning all gatherings of more than 250 people

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Message from Director of the U.S. Mint Dave Ryder on COVID-19 situation

The following comes from an e-mail sent to the press today:
Dear Valued Customer,
As the global impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve, my top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of the Mint workforce – the men and women who work hard to ensure you receive the highest quality products.
As part of the Federal workforce we have and will continue to follow all guidance provided to the Federal Government, to include the information provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Weir Farm Coin Launch and Forum Canceled

According to the Mint in an official statement, The United States Mint, in consultation with the National Park Service, has canceled the Weir Farm National Historic Site 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters® Launch and Coin Forum events that were scheduled for April 6 & 7, 2020.
This preventive action is being taken in the interest of the health and well-being of employees, visitors, volunteers, and partners.
We remain hopeful that once the public health crisis has passed and restrictions on large gatherings have been lifted, the Mint and National Park Service will be able to coordinate with stakeholders in Connecticut in identifying a suitable date later this year to hold a coin forum and launch event

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United States Mint 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set available March 24

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set (product code 20AA) on March 24 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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United States Mint 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set available March 24

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set (product code 20AA) on March 24 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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The 1920 Maine Centennial half dollar

In two days, the United States Postal Service’s 2020 Maine Bicentennial stamp will go into circulation. A 55-cent “Forever” stamp, the piece features the painting, Sea at Ogunquit, by Edward Hopper

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United States Mint temporarily closes public tours, gift shops, and coin store

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) is temporarily closing public tours of its facilities in Philadelphia and Denver beginning Monday, March 16. The Denver and Philadelphia Mint gift shops and the Washington, D

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Update from the United States Mint

The following message was sent to the Mint’s Authorized Purchasers today:
This is to inform you that we have temporarily sold out of American Eagle silver eagle bullions. Our rate of sale in just the first part of March exceeds 300% of what was sold last month.
West Point is working diligently to produce additional inventory and once additional inventory is produced, we will again begin allocations

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Bill Fivaz: Open letter to the Mint

By Bill Fivaz
The following is a copy of a “Letter to the Editor” of Coin World I wrote back on November 23, 2015. I never heard back from the Mint director on any of my correspondence:

Open Letter to the Mint
I have, upon at least two occasions, sent a recommendation to the Mint regarding a more acceptable and comprehensive way to handle the marketing of new products, especially new coin releases

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Bill Fivaz: Open letter to the Mint

The following is a copy of a “Letter to the Editor” of Coin World I wrote back on November 23, 2015. I never heard back from the Mint director on any of my correspondence:

Open Letter to the Mint
I have, upon at least two occasions, sent a recommendation to the Mint regarding a more acceptable and comprehensive way to handle the marketing of new products, especially new coin releases

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Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meets March 10-11

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day public meeting on March 10-11, 2020, at the United States Mint Headquarters, 801 9th St. NW, Second Floor Conference Room, Washington, D

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United States Mint hosts ceremonial strike of 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program coin

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United States Mint Director Ryder To Participate in the ANA 2020 National Money Show

On Feb. 21, The United States Mint (Mint) announced that they will be at booth #729 at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show on Feb. 27, 2020, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga

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2020 United States Mint Proof Set available February 27

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New This Year: Premium 2020 Jefferson nickel from the West Point Mint
Washington — The 2020 United States Mint Proof Set (product code 20RG) will be available for purchase starting on February 27 at noon EST

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United States Mint Director David J. Ryder to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2020 National Money Show

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will be at booth #729 at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show on February 27, 2020, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA.
Mint Director David J

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2020 United States Mint Proof Set available February 27

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New This Year: Premium 2020 Jefferson nickel from the West Point Mint
Washington — The 2020 United States Mint Proof Set (product code 20RG) will be available for purchase starting on February 27 at noon EST

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Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal

If you are a Presidential medal collector, be sure to mark your calendar. On Feb. 28 at noon ET, the Andrew Jackson Presidential silver medal will be on sale from the United States Mint

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NGC signs exclusive Signature Label Deal with Donna Weaver, prolific U.S. Mint coin designer and sculptor

2020-W Proof nickel with the Donna Weaver NGC Signature Label.
Donna Weaver is the sculptor of the Return to Monticello Nickel obverse and the designer of the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin reverse

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Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal on sale February 24

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal (product code S807) on February 24 at noon EST. The medal is priced at $46

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Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal on sale February 24

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal (product code S807) on February 24 at noon EST. The medal is priced at $46

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Set of 2020 America the Beautiful quarters silver Proof coins on sale starting February 20

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Washington — The 2020 United States Mint (Mint) America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 20AQ) will be available for purchase starting on February 20 at noon EST

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2020 Native American $1 Coin Products On Sale

Starting Feb. 12 at noon EST, the United States Mint began accepting orders for product options containing the 2020 Native American $1 coin. The theme of this year’s coin is Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alaska’s Anti-Discrimination Law

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Set of 2020 America the Beautiful quarters silver Proof coins on sale starting February 20

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Washington — The 2020 United States Mint (Mint) America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 20AQ) will be available for purchase starting on February 20 at noon EST

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2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set honoring National Park of American Samoa on sale February 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing coins honoring the National Park of American Samoa on February 18 at noon EST

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2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set honoring National Park of American Samoa on sale February 18

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing coins honoring the National Park of American Samoa on February 18 at noon EST

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United States Represented at 2020 World Money Fair

A United States numismatic contingent gathers for a photo during a Jan. 29 reception hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Berlin, Germany, in association with the 2020 World Money Fair. From left: Mary Lynn Garrett, governor on the American Numismatic Association board of directors; Robert Fickling, U

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2020 Native American $1 coin products on sale February 12

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for product options containing the 2020 Native American $1 coin on February 12 at noon EST

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Bullion Coins Remain Volatile

By Richard Giedroyc
Some very impressive rare coins are appearing in auctions during February and March. Strong prices should continue as the already heated auction market fires up even further.
It’s difficult to determine the extent of this venue since, although total and individual prices realized are often available, the annual number of coins being offered via auction is not

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United States Mint to launch 51st America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin on February 13

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The United States Mint will participate in an event to celebrate the release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring the National Park of American Samoa on Thursday, Feb

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Georgia American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale February 11

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring Georgia on February 11 at noon EST. The coin recognizes the Trustees’ Garden, established by James Oglethorpe in the early 1730s

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Carson City Mint Celebrates 150 Years

On Feb. 4, representatives from the United States Mint, the Nevada State Museum, and the State of Nevada participated in the celebration that marked the 150th anniversary of the production of the first coin at the Carson City Mint in 1870. It was held at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, Nev

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Georgia American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale February 11

Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring Georgia on February 11 at noon EST. The coin recognizes the Trustees’ Garden, established by James Oglethorpe in the early 1730s

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Products featuring National Park of American Samoa quarters on sale February 3

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring National Park of American Samoa on February 3 at noon EST

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring the National Park of American Samoa on sale February 6

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring the National Park of American Samoa (product code 20AJ) on February 6 at noon EST

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United States Mint celebrates Carson City Mint sesquicentennial

Carson City, Nevada — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder today joined officials of the state of Nevada and representatives of the Nevada State Museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first coin produced at the Carson City Mint

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring the National Park of American Samoa on sale February 6

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring the National Park of American Samoa (product code 20AJ) on February 6 at noon EST

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United States Mint celebrates Carson City Mint sesquicentennial

Carson City, Nevada — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder today joined officials of the state of Nevada and representatives of the Nevada State Museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first coin produced at the Carson City Mint

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring the National Park of American Samoa on sale February 6

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2020 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring the National Park of American Samoa (product code 20AJ) on February 6 at noon EST

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Products featuring National Park of American Samoa quarters on sale today

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) has opened sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring National Park of American Samoa today at noon EST

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Batty for New Samoa Coin

The 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Program is kicking off with the National Park of American Samoa quarter rolls and bags, which go on sale Feb. 3 at noon (ET). The Uncirculated 5- ounce silver coin will go on sale Feb

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Products featuring National Park of American Samoa quarters on sale February 3

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring National Park of American Samoa on February 3 at noon EST

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2020 pricing of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium Products Grid

The United States Mint announces 2020 revisions to include price increases for the platinum Proof coins within the Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium Products Grid.
An excerpt of the grid with a recent price range for the American Platinum Eagle Proof coin appears below:
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2020 pricing of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium Products Grid

The United States Mint announces 2020 revisions to include price increases for the platinum Proof coins within the Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium Products Grid.
An excerpt of the grid with a recent price range for the American Platinum Eagle Proof coin appears below:
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Final release in Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series on sale January 30

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will release the third and final coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series (product code 20EJ) on January 30 at noon EST

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Final release in Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series on sale January 30

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will release the third and final coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series (product code 20EJ) on January 30 at noon EST

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National Park of American Samoa quarter launch and coin exchange

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Join us to celebrate the launch of the 2020 National Park of American Samoa quarter on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Su’igaula o le Atuvasa, Utulei Beach Park, Route 1, Utulei, AS 96799

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2020 National Park of American Samoa five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin to be released February 6 at noon

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On February 6 at 12:00 noon (ET), the Mint will release the 2020 National Park of American Samoa five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin (20AJ)

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2020 National Park of American Samoa five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin to be released February 6 at noon

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On February 6 at 12:00 noon (ET), the Mint will release the 2020 National Park of American Samoa five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin (20AJ)

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2020 American Platinum Eagle Proof coin — Pursuit of Happiness — to be released January 30 at noon

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On January 30 at 12 noon (ET) the United States Mint will release the 2020 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence American Platinum Eagle Proof coin — Pursuit of Happiness (20EJ)

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2020 American Platinum Eagle Proof coin — Pursuit of Happiness — to be released January 30 at noon

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On January 30 at 12 noon (ET) the United States Mint will release the 2020 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence American Platinum Eagle Proof coin — Pursuit of Happiness (20EJ)

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2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set goes on sale January 14

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set (product code 20AP) will be available for purchase on January 14 at noon EST

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2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set goes on sale January 14

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set (product code 20AP) will be available for purchase on January 14 at noon EST

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BEP and U.S. Mint Participating at 2020 FUN Show

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the United States Mint (Mint) will share booth #144 at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Jan. 9 – 12, 2020.
The BEP is showcasing its Billion Dollar Exhibit featuring more than $1 billion worth of rare antique currency, including sheets of $100,000 currency notes, Treasury Bonds, and Gold and Silver Certificates

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2020 United States Mint Congratulations Set on sale January 9

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Washington — The 2020 United States Mint (Mint) Congratulations Set (product code 20RF) will be available for purchase beginning on January 9, 2020, at noon EST

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2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin on sale January 9

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin (product code 20EA) beginning on January 9, 2020, at noon EST

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2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin on sale January 9

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Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin (product code 20EA) beginning on January 9, 2020, at noon EST

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New Jersey American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale January 7

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Washington — The United States Mint will accept orders for the American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring New Jersey on January 7, 2020, at noon EST

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United States Mint participating in FUN Convention

Mighty Minter Layla and representatives from the United States Mint (Mint) will be participating in the Florida United Numismatist (FUN) Convention from January 9 -12, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 West Concourse, Booth 144

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2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set to be released on January 3, 2020

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On January 3, 2020, at 12:00 noon (ET) the Mint will release its first two products of the new year: The 2020 Birth Set (2oRD) and the 2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set (20RE)

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2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set to be released on January 3, 2020

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On January 3, 2020, at 12:00 noon (ET) the Mint will release its first two products of the new year: The 2020 Birth Set (2oRD) and the 2020 Happy Birthday Coin Set (20RE)

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U.S. Mint sales report update: December 16, 2019

As many have eventually come to learn, the United States Mint’s cumulative sales figures have not been updated weekly on the Mint’s website since November 3, 2019. Thankfully, an update to sales figures between November 3 to December 16 has just been released

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U.S. Mint sales report update: December 16, 2019

As many have eventually come to learn, the United States Mint’s cumulative sales figures have not been updated weekly on the Mint’s website since November 3, 2019. Thankfully, an update to sales figures between November 3 to December 16 has just been released

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Mint’s Birthday Sets Kick Off 2020

While most of us are busy preparing for and perhaps already celebrating our December holidays, the Mint is readying its first products set to go on sale in the new year – and marking births and birthdays is the theme.
The first products available for collectors to purchase in 2020 are the Happy Birthday Coin Set, the Birth Set, and the Happy Birthday Currency Note. All three items go on sale at noon EST on Jan

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Georgia American Innovation $1 coin products on sale December 19

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing American Innovation $1 coins honoring Georgia on December 19 at noon EST. The Uncirculated coins are produced at the Mint’s Philadelphia and Denver facilities

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Georgia American Innovation $1 coin products on sale December 19

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing American Innovation $1 coins honoring Georgia on December 19 at noon EST. The Uncirculated coins are produced at the Mint’s Philadelphia and Denver facilities

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Georgia Innovation Dollar Rounds Out 2019

The last American Innovation dollar coin issued in 2019 is also the final product scheduled to go on sale from the Mint this year. Bags and rolls of the dollar commemorating the state of Georgia and its Trustees’ Garden will be available Dec. 19 at noon EST

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Pennsylvania American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale December 5

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Washington — The 2019 United States Mint American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring Pennsylvania will be available for purchase on December 5 at noon EST

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Pennsylvania American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale December 5

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Washington — The 2019 United States Mint American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring Pennsylvania will be available for purchase on December 5 at noon EST

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New Jersey American Innovation $1 coin products on sale November 21

Washington — The United States Mint began accepting orders for rolls and bags of Uncirculated American Innovation $1 coins honoring New Jersey on November 21 at noon EST. The coins are from the Mint’s Philadelphia and Denver facilities

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Key date coins, the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof, and the future of American Silver Eagles: An interview with Eric Jordan

Eric Jordan, who has degrees in engineering and business, started as a collector of classic American issues like Prooflike Morgan dollars in the 1980s, but in the 1990s discovered he would not be able to complete that set and that indexed to inflation his collection had “leveled out or worse.” His attention then shifted to “the radical drop in high-end modern coin mintages” and the “low-risk opportunity they presented,” as he wrote in his well-received book, Modern Commemorative Coins (Krause, 2010)

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Key date coins, the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof, and the future of American Silver Eagles: An interview with Eric Jordan

By Louis Golino
Eric Jordan, who has degrees in engineering and business, started as a collector of classic American issues like Prooflike Morgan dollars in the 1980s, but in the 1990s discovered he would not be able to complete that set and that indexed to inflation his collection had “leveled out or worse.” His attention then shifted to “the radical drop in high-end modern coin mintages” and the “low-risk opportunity they presented,” as he wrote in his well-received book, Modern Commemorative Coins (Krause, 2010)

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United States Mint’s last America the Beautiful quarters three-coin set of 2019 on sale November 26

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Washington — The United States Mint will release the final America the Beautiful quarters three-coin set of 2019 on November 26 at noon EST

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United States Mint’s last America the Beautiful quarters three-coin set of 2019 on sale November 26

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Washington — The United States Mint will release the final America the Beautiful quarters three-coin set of 2019 on November 26 at noon EST

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Final Presidential Silver Medal of 2019 on sale November 18

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the John Quincy Adams Presidential Silver Medal (product code S806) on November 18 at noon EST. This is the sixth release in the Presidential Silver Medal series and the final medal of 2019

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Final Presidential Silver Medal of 2019 on sale November 18

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the John Quincy Adams Presidential Silver Medal (product code S806) on November 18 at noon EST. This is the sixth release in the Presidential Silver Medal series and the final medal of 2019

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2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin on sale November 14

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin (product code 19XE) on November 14 at noon EST. The coin is priced at $65

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2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin on sale November 14

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin (product code 19XE) on November 14 at noon EST. The coin is priced at $65

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2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin on sale November 14

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin (product code 19XE) on November 14 at noon EST. The coin is priced at $65

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2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin on sale November 14

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Enhanced Reverse Proof coin (product code 19XE) on November 14 at noon EST. The coin is priced at $65

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Final 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on sale November 14

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Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness (product code 19AN) on November 14 at noon EST

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Final 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on sale November 14

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Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness (product code 19AN) on November 14 at noon EST

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Letters to the Editor: Nov. 26, 2019

Commemorative Coin Subject
I would personally like to see a commemorative coin depicting the True Desire of the Founding Fathers’ intentions of having a non-partisan government. The country has strayed so far from the original intention. I have actually been to vote where I would not be allowed at the polls unless I declared one of two parties

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United States Mint launches 50th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

Salmon, Idaho — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is the fifth and final quarter of 2019, and the 50th coin overall in the program

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Final 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on sale November 14

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Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness (product code 19AN) on November 14 at noon EST

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Final 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on sale November 14

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Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness (product code 19AN) on November 14 at noon EST

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United States Mint launches 50th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

Salmon, Idaho — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is the fifth and final quarter of 2019, and the 50th coin overall in the program

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United States Mint launches 50th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

Salmon, Idaho — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is the fifth and final quarter of 2019, and the 50th coin overall in the program

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United States Mint launches 50th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

Salmon, Idaho — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. This is the fifth and final quarter of 2019, and the 50th coin overall in the program

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Delaware American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale November 7

Washington — The 2019 United States Mint American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring innovation from Delaware will be available for purchase on November 7 at noon EST. Delaware is the first state to be honored in this series

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Low mintage 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle NGC special labels and designations

2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle with the San Francisco label and First Releases designation (left) and with the Early Releases label and designation (right). Hover to zoom

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Low mintage 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle NGC special labels and designations

2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle with the San Francisco label and First Releases designation (left) and with the Early Releases label and designation (right). Hover to zoom

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United States Mint to launch Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness quarter on November 6

The United States Mint will hold the launch ceremony for the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m

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Third 2019 United States Mint youth-oriented product on sale October 31

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Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 Youth Coin and Currency Set (product code 19RX) on October 31 at noon EDT

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Third 2019 United States Mint youth-oriented product on sale October 31

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Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 Youth Coin and Currency Set (product code 19RX) on October 31 at noon EDT

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Pennsylvania American Innovation $1 coin products on sale October 24

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing American Innovation $1 coins honoring Pennsylvania on October 24 at noon EDT. This is the second of four American Innovation $1 coins the Mint will release this year

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United States Mint to launch Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness quarter on November 6

The United States Mint will hold the launch ceremony for the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m

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Pennsylvania American Innovation $1 coin products on sale October 24

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing American Innovation $1 coins honoring Pennsylvania on October 24 at noon EDT. This is the second of four American Innovation $1 coins the Mint will release this year

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2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set to be released on October 17 at noon

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On October 17 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release the 2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (19RC)

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United States Mint unveils 2020 Native American $1 coin reverse design

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Anchorage — United States Mint Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Hernandez unveiled the reverse (tails) design for the 2020 Native American $1 coin during the Alaska Native Brothers and Alaska Native Sisters Convention at Alaska Pacific University

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United States Mint unveils 2020 Native American $1 coin reverse design

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Anchorage — United States Mint Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Hernandez unveiled the reverse (tails) design for the 2020 Native American $1 coin during the Alaska Native Brothers and Alaska Native Sisters Convention at Alaska Pacific University

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2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set to be released on October 17 at noon

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On October 17 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release the 2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (19RC)

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2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set to be released on October 17 at noon

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On October 17 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release the 2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (19RC)

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2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set to be released on October 17 at noon

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On October 17 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release the 2019 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (19RC)

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Mint to release 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set on October 9 at noon

On October 9 at 12 noon (ET) the Mint will release the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set (19AC). The set contains two each of the five America the Beautiful quarters minted in 2019 (one each from the Philadelphia and Denver mints for a total of 10)

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Mint to release 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set on October 9 at noon

On October 9 at 12 noon (ET) the Mint will release the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set (19AC). The set contains two each of the five America the Beautiful quarters minted in 2019 (one each from the Philadelphia and Denver mints for a total of 10)

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CCAC Recommends Congressional Gold Medal Design Honoring Chinese-American Vets

Chinese-American veterans of World War II will be recognized with a congressional gold medal, according to the authorizing legislation, Public Law 115-337.  According to this legislation, “Chinese Americans served in the United States in every conflict since the Civil War and distinguished themselves in World War II, serving in every theater of war and every branch of service, earning citations for their heroism and honorable service, including the Medal of Honor.”  The act also indicates that as many as 20,000 Chinese-Americana served in the Armed Forces during World War II

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Palladium Takes a Plunge

I had to look twice and then again to make sure I didn’t make a blunder last week.  Thankfully, it wasn’t my tired old eyes!  Last week, our Mint Stats showed 16,690 sold of the 2019-W proof palladium Eagle and this week, the Mint released the updated numbers and instead of growing, that number decreased to 13,319 – a change of 3,371 or a 20% downward adjustment.  That’s quite a reconciliation!
Silver bullion Eagles also saw a decrease, moving from 711,000 down to 686,000 in sales of the one-ounce coin

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Letters to the Editor: Oct. 15, 2019

Finally Found a W Quarter
After looking at literally thousands of 2019 quarters, I finally found my first W mint. It is a Lowell quarter, and I didn’t find it in a bankroll. I was rolling up quarters from the pool table at work and found just this one example

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Apollo 11 Five-Ounce Proof Silver Dollar Back in Stock

On Sept. 12, the United States Mint announced that the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Five Ounce Proof Silver Dollar was back in stock. We have confirmed that the Mint’s website is continuing to take orders for this popular coin, which is struck in the Philadelphia Mint facility

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United States Mint unveils Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal design

Washington — The United States Mint yesterday unveiled the designs for the Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal in the Department of the Treasury’s historic Cash Room. United States Mint Director David J

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United States Mint unveils Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal design

Washington — The United States Mint yesterday unveiled the designs for the Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal in the Department of the Treasury’s historic Cash Room. United States Mint Director David J

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First 2019 American Innovation $1 coin on sale on September 19

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for rolls and bags of American Innovation $1 coins representing Delaware starting September 19 at noon EDT. This is the first of four 2019 American Innovation $1 coins the Mint will release this year

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Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion

The United States Mint, together with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began offering a commemorative set, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Legion on September 16.  The set includes a commemorative 100th-anniversary coin along with a full-color print, embossed with gold foil to capture the artistry of the emblem.  The print is not available individually, but only with the set

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First 2019 American Innovation™ $1 Coin on Sale on September 19

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for rolls and bags of American Innovation $1 coins representing Delaware starting September 19 at noon EDT. This is the first of four 2019 American Innovation $1 coins the Mint will release this year

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2019 American Innovation $1 coin featuring Delaware to be released September 19 at noon

Delaware is the first state to be highlighted in the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, and on September 19 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release four different product options for the coin. The Delaware coin features Annie Jump Cannon, an internationally renowned astronomer born in Delaware

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2019 American Innovation $1 coin featuring Delaware to be released September 19 at noon

Delaware is the first state to be highlighted in the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, and on September 19 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release four different product options for the coin. The Delaware coin features Annie Jump Cannon, an internationally renowned astronomer born in Delaware

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2019 American Innovation $1 coin featuring Delaware to be released September 19 at noon

Delaware is the first state to be highlighted in the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, and on September 19 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release four different product options for the coin. The Delaware coin features Annie Jump Cannon, an internationally renowned astronomer born in Delaware

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Letters to the Editor: Oct. 1, 2019

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Last May 28, I filled out a Mint form telling them I was missing a bonus cent from three I was supposed to receive.
In the box they were shipped in, the three cents were in a small cellophane bag, but the ends were open and not taped or stapled. I searched every part of the shipping box and the missing cent was not there

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U.S. Mint Unveils 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Designs

The United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Program on Sept. 6 during the 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall.
The designs will be featured on three dome-shaped coins: a $5 gold, a $1 silver, and a half-dollar clad

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2019 American Innovation $1 coin featuring Delaware to be released September 19 at noon

Delaware is the first state to be highlighted in the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, and on September 19 at 12 noon (ET), the Mint will release four different product options for the coin. The Delaware coin features Annie Jump Cannon, an internationally renowned astronomer born in Delaware

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United States Mint unveils 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coin designs

Springfield, MA — The United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Program today during the 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall.
The designs will be featured on three dome-shaped coins: A $5 gold, a $1 silver, and a half-dollar clad

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United States Mint unveils 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coin designs

Springfield, MA — The United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Program today during the 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall.
The designs will be featured on three dome-shaped coins: A $5 gold, a $1 silver, and a half-dollar clad

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United States Mint unveils 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coin designs

Springfield, MA — The United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Program today during the 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Springfield Symphony Hall.
The designs will be featured on three dome-shaped coins: A $5 gold, a $1 silver, and a half-dollar clad

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Hand-crafted Ornaments from the U.S. Mint

This United States Mint introduced two ornaments this year – the 2019 United States Mint Ornament and the 2019 Mighty Minters Ornament.
Each is hand-crafted in the United States and features a vibrant design around a 2019 Kennedy Uncirculated Half Dollar, from the Pennsylvania Mint facility.  The ornaments are made of solid brass and imitation rhodium to deliver a silver look

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United States Mint launches 49th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

New quarter celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of four San Antonio Missions
San Antonio — The United States Mint today officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas. This is the fourth quarter of 2019, and the 49th coin overall in the program

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United States Mint launches 49th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

New quarter celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of four San Antonio Missions
San Antonio — The United States Mint today officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas. This is the fourth quarter of 2019, and the 49th coin overall in the program

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United States Mint launches 49th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

New quarter celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of four San Antonio Missions
San Antonio — The United States Mint today officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas. This is the fourth quarter of 2019, and the 49th coin overall in the program

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First Native American in space will autograph NGC labels

John Herrington was a Mission Specialist on a 13-day Space Shuttle mission, becoming the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space.
The only enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space is joining a prestigious group of people who autograph certification labels exclusively for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC)

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2019 Palladium Eagle Features Reverse Proof Finish

On Sept. 4, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the American Eagle 2019 One Ounce Palladium Reverse Proof Coin.
The Mint introduced an American Eagle One Ounce Palladium Bullion Coin in 2017, followed by a collector version palladium proof coin in 2018

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for set featuring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarters on September 10

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set with quarters honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park beginning on September 10 at noon EDT.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets contain an Uncirculated quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, an Uncirculated quarter from the Denver Mint, and a Proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint

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United States Mint Unveils 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program Designs

The United States Mint unveiled the official designs for the four 2019 coins in their American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

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United States Mint Reverse Proof palladium coins on sale September 12

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Reverse Proof coin (product code 19EK) on September 12 at noon EDT. The coin was previously scheduled to go on sale September 5

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United States Mint Reverse Proof palladium coins on sale September 12

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Reverse Proof coin (product code 19EK) on September 12 at noon EDT. The coin was previously scheduled to go on sale September 5

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United States Mint to launch San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarter on September 5

The United States Mint will join the National Park Service to officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas on Thursday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m

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2019 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Reverse Proof coin to be released September 5 at noon

On September 5, at 12 noon (ET), the United States Mint will release the 2019 American Palladium Eagle one-ounce Reverse Proof coin (19EK). A bullion version of the American Palladium Eagle was released in 2017, followed by a Proof collector version in 2018

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United States Mint places San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarters on sale today

The United States Mint opens sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas today. Available product options are:

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$34

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United States Mint places San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarters on sale today

The United States Mint opens sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas today. Available product options are:

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MINT MARK
PRICE

19ABK
100-Coin Bag
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$34

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United States Mint Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Fourth Philadelphia Coining Facility

PHILADELPHIA – The United States Mint (Mint) marked a historic milestone today: the 50th anniversary of its fourth and current minting facility in Philadelphia, Pa. In celebration of this milestone, on Aug. 14, visitors will have a rare opportunity to speak directly with Mint personnel who make our nation’s coins

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United States Mint releases fourth 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin on August 29

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (product code 19AM) on August 29 at noon EST. The coin is priced at $154

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The Mint Has Been Busy with New Products

In reviewing the numbers for this week’s report, one obvious thing that stood out was the volume of new products the Mint put out since our report in last week’s paper – six to be exact.  First in the report is the James Monroe silver presidential medal with sales of 7,723.  Two American Liberty products were released, including the gold one-ounce coin, which sold 4,948 and the 2

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame plans year-long promotion of 2020 basketball commemorative coins

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Next year coin collectors will have the opportunity to add a third dome-shaped U

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame plans year-long promotion of 2020 basketball commemorative coins

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By Louis Golino
Next year coin collectors will have the opportunity to add a third dome-shaped U

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United States Mint places San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarters on sale on August 26

The United States Mint opens sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas on August 26. Available product options are:

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PRODUCT OPTION
MINT MARK
PRICE

19ABK
100-Coin Bag
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$34

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame plans year-long promotion of 2020 basketball commemorative coins

Next year coin collectors will have the opportunity to add a third dome-shaped U.S

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame plans year-long promotion of 2020 basketball commemorative coins

Next year coin collectors will have the opportunity to add a third dome-shaped U.S

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United States Mint places San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarters on sale on August 26

The United States Mint opens sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas on August 26. Available product options are:

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PRODUCT OPTION
MINT MARK
PRICE

19ABK
100-Coin Bag
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$34

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United States Mint unveiled 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs last week for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint unveiled 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs last week for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint reveals designs for the final coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs yesterday for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint unveiled 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs yesterday for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint marks the 50th anniversary of the fourth Philadelphia coining facility

Philadelphia — The United States Mint marked a historic milestone today: The 50th anniversary of its fourth and current minting facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In celebration of this milestone, on August 14, visitors will have a rare opportunity to speak directly with Mint personnel who make our nation’s coins

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United States Mint reveals designs for the final coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint reveals designs for the final coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint unveiled 2019 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs yesterday for the four 2019 coins in its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint marks the 50th anniversary of the fourth Philadelphia coining facility

Philadelphia — The United States Mint marked a historic milestone today: The 50th anniversary of its fourth and current minting facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In celebration of this milestone, on August 14, visitors will have a rare opportunity to speak directly with Mint personnel who make our nation’s coins

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United States Mint reveals designs for the final coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program

Rosemont, Illinois — The United States Mint unveiled the official designs yesterday for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in the Donald E

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin on August 15

Washington — The United States Mint is opening sales for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin (product code 19DA) on August 15 at noon EDT. This coin is struck at the West Point Mint, contains one ounce of 99

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin on August 15

Washington — The United States Mint is opening sales for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin (product code 19DA) on August 15 at noon EDT. This coin is struck at the West Point Mint, contains one ounce of 99

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for high relief American Liberty silver medals on August 15

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief silver medal (product code 19DB) on August 15 at noon ETD. The medal is priced at $99

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin on August 15

Washington — The United States Mint is opening sales for the 2019 American Liberty high relief gold coin (product code 19DA) on August 15 at noon EDT. This coin is struck at the West Point Mint, contains one ounce of 99

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for high relief American Liberty silver medals on August 15

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief silver medal (product code 19DB) on August 15 at noon ETD. The medal is priced at $99

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for high relief American Liberty silver medals on August 15

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 American Liberty high relief silver medal (product code 19DB) on August 15 at noon ETD. The medal is priced at $99

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United States Mint releases 2019 ornaments on August 13

On August 13 at 12 noon (ET), the United States Mint will release two ornaments which both incorporate Uncirculated Kennedy half dollars. The first, the 2019 Mighty Minters ornament (19XC), features the Mighty Minters Eli, Layla, Timothy, and Kendra

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United States Mint releases 2019 ornaments on August 13

On August 13 at 12 noon (ET), the United States Mint will release two ornaments which both incorporate Uncirculated Kennedy half dollars. The first, the 2019 Mighty Minters ornament (19XC), features the Mighty Minters Eli, Layla, Timothy, and Kendra

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United States Mint releases 2019 ornaments on August 13

On August 13 at 12 noon (ET), the United States Mint will release two ornaments which both incorporate Uncirculated Kennedy half dollars. The first, the 2019 Mighty Minters ornament (19XC), features the Mighty Minters Eli, Layla, Timothy, and Kendra

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James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal to be released on August 8 at noon

On August 8, the James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal (S805) will be released at 12 noon (ET). The medal features the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, who is associated with the prosperous “Era of Good Feelings

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James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal to be released on August 8 at noon

On August 8, the James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal (S805) will be released at 12 noon (ET). The medal features the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, who is associated with the prosperous “Era of Good Feelings

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James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal to be released on August 8 at noon

On August 8, the James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal (S805) will be released at 12 noon (ET). The medal features the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, who is associated with the prosperous “Era of Good Feelings

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United States Mint begins accepting orders for San Francisco minted American Silver Eagle Proof coins on August 6

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coins (product code 19EM) on August 6 at noon EDT. This coin is struck at the San Francisco Mint

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United States Mint selects 27 artists for Artistic Infusion Program

Washington — On July 17, the United States Mint announced that 27 artists have been selected to participate in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to enrich and enhance designs on U.S

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United States Mint selects 27 artists for Artistic Infusion Program

Washington — On July 17, the United States Mint announced that 27 artists have been selected to participate in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to enrich and enhance designs on U.S

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United States Mint to release special set featuring Native American $1 coin and $1 note on July 24

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2019 Native American $1 Coin & Currency Set (product code 19NR) on July 24 at noon EDT.
This unique set pairs one enhanced Uncirculated 2019 Native American $1 coin produced by the United States Mint at Philadelphia and one $1 Series 2017 note produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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United States Mint to release special set featuring Native American $1 coin and $1 note on July 24

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2019 Native American $1 Coin & Currency Set (product code 19NR) on July 24 at noon EDT.
This unique set pairs one enhanced Uncirculated 2019 Native American $1 coin produced by the United States Mint at Philadelphia and one $1 Series 2017 note produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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The U.S. Mint and NASA celebrate decades of coins and space

The following is an Inside the Mint feature courtesy of the U.S

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Historic coin set celebrating the pride of two nations goes on sale on July 3

Washington — The United States Mint, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint, proudly announces the release of the 2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Two-Coin Set (product code 19XB) on July 3 at noon EDT.
This beautifully rendered set is the first ever joint coin set between the United States Mint and the Royal Canadian Mint, and commemorates both countries’ nationhood with coins that capture their rich history, pride, and their close relationship as neighbors and friends

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Historic coin set celebrating the pride of two nations goes on sale on July 3

Washington — The United States Mint, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint, proudly announces the release of the 2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Two-Coin Set (product code 19XB) on July 3 at noon EDT.
This beautifully rendered set is the first ever joint coin set between the United States Mint and the Royal Canadian Mint, and commemorates both countries’ nationhood with coins that capture their rich history, pride, and their close relationship as neighbors and friends

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Liberty’s Torch Shines On

The United States Mint released the gorgeous 2019 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin – struck in 22-karat gold – on June 13 at 12pm Eastern Time.
This coin is a collector version of the Mint’s American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin. Struck at the United States Mint at West Point, the obverse (heads) features a version of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ full-length figure of Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left

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United States Mint 2019 American Gold Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin goes on sale on June 13

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2019 American Gold Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (product code 19EH) on June 13 at noon EDT.
This coin is a collector version of the Mint’s American Gold Eagle bullion coin

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Rare 2019 West Point quarters are valuable treasure in your pocket change

(Pelham, AL) — The United States Mint is randomly issuing rare and valuable quarter dollars into circulation this year. The coins are found in regular pocket change and can be worth hundreds of dollars each, according to the senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins, the best-selling price guide on American coinage

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Rare 2019 West Point quarters are valuable treasure in your pocket change

(Pelham, AL) — The United States Mint is randomly issuing rare and valuable quarter dollars into circulation this year. The coins are found in regular pocket change and can be worth hundreds of dollars each, according to the senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins, the best-selling price guide on American coinage

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American Legion 100th Anniversary 2019 Proof Silver Dollar and Medal Set released on May 20

Washington — The United States Mint released the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Proof Silver Dollar and American Veterans Silver Medal Set (product code 19CQ) on May 20 at noon EDT.
Priced at $99

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United States Mint releases 2019-dated American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin on May 29

Washington — The United States Mint opened sales for the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin (product code 19EG) on May 29 at noon EDT. The coin is priced at $46

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A favorite of many collectors and gift givers

2019-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle – obverse, presentation case and reverse.
For those of you not already a member of the United States Mint’s American Eagle Silver Ounce Uncirculated Coin Enrollment program, May 29 is the day the Mint will have this product available for sale.
Known as the world’s only one ounce silver bullion coin with a weight, content and purity guaranteed by the United States government, the America Silver Eagle has a face value of one dollar and contains one troy ounce of 99

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Mint providing replacement sleeve for 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof Half Dollar Set

All Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Half Dollar Sets were assembled with an error on the product sleeve. The back of the outside packaging sleeve incorrectly shows Gilroy Roberts as designing and engraving both the obverse (heads side) and reverse (tails side) of the Kennedy half dollar

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United States Mint James Madison presidential silver medal released on May 6

Washington — The United States Mint released presidential medals struck in .999 fine silver in honor of the nation’s fourth president, James Madison, on May 6 at noon EDT

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United States Mint James Madison presidential silver medal released on May 6

Washington — The United States Mint released presidential medals struck in .999 fine silver in honor of the nation’s fourth president, James Madison, on May 6 at noon EDT

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United States Mint annual set of Uncirculated coins goes on sale

Latest set is the third to include premium penny from West Point
Washington — The 2019 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set (product code 19RJ) went on sale starting on May 14 at noon (EDT).
This annual collector favorite contains two folders with 10 coins each — one with coins from the United States Mint at Philadelphia and the other with coins from the United States Mint at Denver

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United States Mint annual set of Uncirculated coins goes on sale

Latest set is the third to include premium penny from West Point
Washington — The 2019 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set (product code 19RJ) went on sale starting on May 14 at noon (EDT).
This annual collector favorite contains two folders with 10 coins each — one with coins from the United States Mint at Philadelphia and the other with coins from the United States Mint at Denver

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United States Mint annual set of Uncirculated coins goes on sale

Latest set is the third to include premium penny from West Point
Washington — The 2019 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set (product code 19RJ) went on sale starting on May 14 at noon (EDT).
This annual collector favorite contains two folders with 10 coins each — one with coins from the United States Mint at Philadelphia and the other with coins from the United States Mint at Denver

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United States Mint released James Madison presidential silver medal on May 6

Washington — The United States Mint released presidential medals struck in .999 fine silver in honor of the nation’s fourth president, James Madison, on May 6 at noon EDT

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Commission of Fine Arts Makes Recommendations for Coin Designs

The Commission of Fine Arts met on April 18 for their monthly meeting.  Among the agenda items was the review of the 2020 Mayflower 400th Anniversary Coin Program, which includes designs for a 24-karat gold coin and silver medal.  In a letter dated April 25, 2019, to Mr

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United States Mint opens sales of Kennedy half dollar product options

Washington — The United States Mint is now accepting orders for collectible bags and rolls of 2019 Kennedy half dollar coins.
The Mint began producing the Kennedy half dollar in 1964 to commemorate President John F

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United States Mint launches quarter honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam

48th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin recognizes those who participated in the Pacific Theater campaigns during World War II
Asan, Guam — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder joined an enthusiastic crowd to celebrate the release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park

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United States Mint launches quarter honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam

48th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin recognizes those who participated in the Pacific Theater campaigns during World War II
Asan, Guam — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder joined an enthusiastic crowd today to celebrate the release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park

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United States Mint launches quarter honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam

48th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin recognizes those who participated in the Pacific Theater campaigns during World War II
Asan, Guam — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder joined an enthusiastic crowd today to celebrate the release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park

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United States Mint releases new quarter honoring national site dedicated to those who perished in the Marianas Campaign of WWII

Garapan, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — United States Mint Director David J. Ryder joined citizens of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to launch the new America the Beautiful Quarters Program Coin honoring American Memorial Park

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Rare 1964 Kennedy half dollar sets $108,000 world record price at Heritage Auctions

Sale of special Mint set example smashes $47,000 record April 25 in Chicago
Dallas, Texas (April 29, 2019) — A 1964 Kennedy half dollar sold for a world record $108,000, making it the most expensive coin of its type, during a public auction of rare U.S

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2019 Silver Proof Sets Include a Bonus This Year

Collectors of the United States Mint’s annual coin sets will be receiving a bonus with this year’s set.  Each 2019 United States Mint Silver Proof Set® will include a separately packaged reverse proof 2019 Lincoln penny with the ‘W’ mint mark of the West Point Mint.
Bearing the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint, this 2019 edition Silver Proof Set includes ten proof coins encased in two clear plastic lenses

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America the Beautiful quarters honoring American Memorial Park now available

Washington — The United States Mint is now accepting orders for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The reverse (tails) design chosen for the Mint’s latest release depicts a young woman in traditional attire at the front of the Flag Circle and Court of Honor

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America the Beautiful quarters honoring American Memorial Park now available

Washington — The United States Mint is now accepting orders for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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America the Beautiful quarters honoring American Memorial Park now available

Washington — The United States Mint is now accepting orders for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Founding Fathers 2019 Currency Set sells out

Released on Feb. 19, the America’s Founding Fathers 2019 Currency Set appeared to be an instant hit with collectors. In fact, all 5,000 that were available were sold out in less than a week!
Shown is the America’s Founding Fathers 2019 Currency Set featuring the two notes with matching beginning serial numbers ‘2019

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2019 United States Mint Silver Proof Set available on April 17

Includes premium penny from the West Point Mint
Washington — Sales will open for the 2019 United States Mint Silver Proof Set (product code 19RH) on April 17 at noon EDT. The set is priced at $54

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United States Mint opens sales for second 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set on April 17

Latest set contains coins honoring American Memorial Park in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing coins honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on April 17 at noon EDT. The set (product code 19AE) is priced at $9

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United States Mint opens sales for second 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set on April 17

Latest set contains coins honoring American Memorial Park in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing coins honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on April 17 at noon EDT. The set (product code 19AE) is priced at $9

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United States Mint opens sales for second 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set on April 17

Latest set contains coins honoring American Memorial Park in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing coins honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on April 17 at noon EDT. The set (product code 19AE) is priced at $9

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United States Mint 2019 Silver Proof Set available on April 17 and will include Lincoln penny with “W” mint mark

On April 17 at noon (ET), the United States Mint is set to release the 2019 Silver Proof Set. The 2019 Silver Proof Set will contain 10 coins from the San Francisco Mint

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United States Mint 2019 Silver Proof Set available on April 17 and will include Lincoln penny with “W” mint mark

On April 17 at noon (ET), the United States Mint is set to release the 2019 Silver Proof Set. The 2019 Silver Proof Set will contain 10 coins from the San Francisco Mint

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United States Mint 2019 Silver Proof Set available on April 17 and will include Lincoln penny with “W” mint mark

On April 17 at noon (ET), the United States Mint is set to release the 2019 Silver Proof Set. The 2019 Silver Proof Set will contain 10 coins from the San Francisco Mint

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United States Mint 24-karat gold Proof coin goes on sale on April 12

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2019 American Buffalo one-ounce gold Proof coin (product code 19EL) on April 12 at noon EDT.
The American Buffalo one-ounce gold Proof coin is a 24-karat gold Proof coin struck by the Mint and is the collector version of the official United States Mint American Buffalo one-ounce gold bullion coin

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United States Mint 24-karat gold Proof coin goes on sale on April 12

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2019 American Buffalo one-ounce gold Proof coin (product code 19EL) on April 12 at noon EDT.
The American Buffalo one-ounce gold Proof coin is a 24-karat gold Proof coin struck by the Mint and is the collector version of the official United States Mint American Buffalo one-ounce gold bullion coin

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Five-ounce silver honors WWII Marianas Campaign

The American Memorial Park uncirculated five-ounce is the second released in 2019 as part of the America the Beautiful program.
The United States Mint is now accepting orders for the newest 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver uncirculated coin. This coin honors the American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which is located in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean

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Mint Statistics: Spring releases moving at a slow pace

Spring has finally sprung at the Numismatic News office in Stevens Point, Wis. However, Mint sales numbers are not springing.
American Legion coins are moving at a relatively slow pace, with the $5 coin sale increasing just 147 from last week

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United States Mint 24-karat gold Proof coin goes on sale on April 12

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2019 American Buffalo one-ounce gold Proof coin (product code 19EL) on April 12 at noon EDT.
The American Buffalo one-ounce gold Proof coin is a 24-karat gold Proof coin struck by the Mint and is the collector version of the official United States Mint American Buffalo one-ounce gold bullion coin

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U.S. Mint announces “W” mint mark circulating quarter collectible

Two Million Each of 2019 America the Beautiful Coins Being Struck at West Point
Washington — The United States Mint announced today that it has released the first-ever circulating coins with West Point mint marks. Throughout the remainder of the year, two million each of the scheduled 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters will be minted at West Point

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U.S. Mint announces “W” mint mark circulating quarter collectible

Two Million Each of 2019 America the Beautiful Coins Being Struck at West Point
Washington — The United States Mint announced today that it has released the first-ever circulating coins with West Point mint marks. Throughout the remainder of the year, two million each of the scheduled 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters will be minted at West Point

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring American Memorial Park goes on sale on April 4

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (product code 19AK) on April 4 at noon EDT. The coin is priced at $154

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Mint Statistics: Stronger first-quarter bullion sales for 2019 vs. 2018

With the first quarter drawing to a close, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at sales in the first quarter to 2019 as compared to the same time period in 2018. The first thing to stand out is the underperformance of the 2019 gold proof as compared with 2019.
Overall, total sales of all options offered are down about 3,500 coins, or 26%

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Letters to the Editor (April 16, 2019)

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Boy Scout seeks advice
I just completed the coin collecting merit badge for the Boy Scouts of America and I wanted to learn more

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring American Memorial Park goes on sale on April 4

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (product code 19AK) on April 4 at noon EDT. The coin is priced at $154

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United States Mint releases second new youth-oriented product today

Washington — The 2019 United States Mint Explore and Discover Coin Set (product code 19XGB) is now available for purchase. This is the second of three new youth-oriented products the Mint is offering this year

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United States Mint releases second new youth-oriented product

Washington — The 2019 United States Mint Explore and Discover Coin Set (product code 19XGB) is now available for purchase. This is the second of three new youth-oriented products the Mint is offering this year

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United States Mint releases second new youth-oriented product today

Washington — The 2019 United States Mint Explore and Discover Coin Set (product code 19XGB) is now available for purchase. This is the second of three new youth-oriented products the Mint is offering this year

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U.S. Mint’s 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set released

On March 26, at noon, the United States Mint released the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set (19AA). The set contains 10 Uncirculated America the Beautiful quarters, five of which were minted at the Philadelphia Mint and five which were minted at the Denver Mint

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The United States Mint is accepting orders for the America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set

Washington — The United States Mint opened sales for the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set (product code 19AA). The set is priced at $13

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U.S. Mint’s 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set released today

Today, at noon, the United States Mint released the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set (19AA). The set contains 10 Uncirculated America the Beautiful quarters, five of which were minted at the Philadelphia Mint and five which were minted at the Denver Mint

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United States Mint releases commemorative coins honoring the American Legion’s 100th anniversary

Washington — The United States Mint is now accepting orders for the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program.  Product options and pricing are below:

PRODUCT CODE
PRODUCT OPTION
   INTRO PRICE
REGULAR PRICE

19CJ
Gold Proof Coin
Per Grid Less $5
Per Grid

19CK
Gold Uncirculated Coin
Per Grid Less $5
Per Grid

19CL
Silver Proof Coin
$54

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United States Mint releases commemorative coins honoring the American Legion’s 100th anniversary

Washington — The United States Mint is now accepting orders for the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program.  Product options and pricing are below:

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PRODUCT OPTION    INTRO PRICE REGULAR PRICE
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Gold Proof Coin Per Grid Less $5 Per Grid
19CK
Gold Uncirculated Coin Per Grid Less $5 Per Grid
19CL
Silver Proof Coin
$54

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United States Mint launches public design competition for Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins

Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce a call for artists to design the obverse (heads side) of commemorative coins celebrating the game of basketball. Public Law 115-343 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue domed $5 gold coins, domed $1 silver coins, and domed half-dollar clad coins, in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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United States Mint launches public design competition for Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins

Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce a call for artists to design the obverse (heads side) of commemorative coins celebrating the game of basketball. Public Law 115-343 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue domed $5 gold coins, domed $1 silver coins, and domed half-dollar clad coins, in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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First-day sales of 2019 American Legion coin products

Yesterday, the Mint released the 2019 American Legion 100th anniversary coin products, which include the following: A Proof $5 gold coin (19CJ), a Proof clad half dollar (19CN), a Proof silver dollar (19CL), a three-coin Proof set (19CR), an Uncirculated $5 gold coin (19CK), an Uncirculated clad half dollar (19CP), and an Uncirculated silver dollar (19CM). Below is a table detailing the first-day sales of each of these products:

Product Code
Product Name
Number of Sales

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2019 AMERICAN LEGION FIVE-DOLLAR GOLD UNC

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First-day sales of 2019 American Legion coin products

Yesterday, the Mint released the 2019 American Legion 100th anniversary coin products, which include the following: A Proof $5 gold coin (19CJ), a Proof clad half dollar (19CN), a Proof silver dollar (19CL), a three-coin Proof set (19CR), an Uncirculated $5 gold coin (19CK), an Uncirculated clad half dollar (19CP), and an Uncirculated silver dollar (19CM). Below is a table detailing the first-day sales of each of these products:
Product CodeProduct NameNumber of Sales19CK2019 AMERICAN LEGION FIVE-DOLLAR GOLD UNC

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United States Mint Rocketship now available for purchase

Washington — The nation’s coin maker began accepting orders for the United States Mint Rocketship (product code 19XGC) on February 28 at noon EST. This is the first of three new products for kids the United States Mint is releasing in 2019

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United States Mint Rocketship now available for purchase

Washington — The nation’s coin maker began accepting orders for the United States Mint Rocketship (product code 19XGC) on February 28 at noon EST. This is the first of three new products for kids the United States Mint is releasing in 2019

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New clients needed to kick market into high gear

The recent vertical trend for the price of gold and silver bullion, as well as in bullion and in bullion-impacted coins, took a breather as this commentary is being written. There have been a few naysayers who are calling this noticeable price decline a correction, but that is doubtful since the metals appear to be performing in tandem to the ups and downs of our currently volatile stock market.
Are the values of coins now tied to the stock market? That is doubtful, but since most collectible coins are purchased with discretionary rather than with investment money, the changes in coin values can’t be viewed in a vacuum, either

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2019 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set available February 21

Washington — The 2019 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 19AQ) is now available for purchase.
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2019 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set available February 21

Washington — The 2019 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 19AQ) is now available for purchase.
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Q&A: What are the most significant issues in the modern U.S. Mint commemorative series?

The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers:
Q: What do you consider to be the most significant issues within the modern commemorative series?
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A discussion with 2020 Red Book Editor Emeritus Ken Bressett

Two weeks before National Coin Week on April 9, 2019, the 73rd edition of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins (colloquially referred to as the “Red Book”) is set to debut. The 73rd edition of the Red Book will elucidate a variety of new coin issues throughout 2018 and early 2019, in addition to highlighting foreign coins that were circulated in the British American colonies

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A discussion with 2020 Red Book Editor Emeritus Ken Bressett

Two weeks before National Coin Week on April 9, 2019, the 73rd edition of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins (colloquially referred to as the “Red Book”) is set to debut. The 73rd edition of the Red Book will elucidate a variety of new coin issues throughout 2018 and early 2019, in addition to highlighting foreign coins that were circulated in the British American colonies

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Spotty appreciation at top of the food chain

Minor-denomination coins are usually the realm of the specialist. Prices for these areas remain primarily dormant, with some modest reductions in value. Having said that, those same coins that are certified to be at the top of the food chain are showing what I would term “spotty” areas of appreciation, suggesting the major interest in these areas is focused at the top

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No additional strikes for rare varieties

Is there any chance that the Mint would deliberately strike additional examples of some rare, new variety after it appears? I see that they have duplicated some of the hubbing varieties.
This was one of numerous rumors that floated about and were quoted widely on the Internet and some of the online services. The duplication referred to occurred only under test conditions by the Mint and was done only to determine exactly how a given variety occurred so that corrective measures could be taken to prevent it from recurring

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World Money Fair 2019

Monnaie de Paris takes top COTY honors

Tom Michael (Photo ©WMF/Andreas Schoelzel.)
By Tom Michael
Our Thirty-Sixth Annual Coin of the Year Awards Ceremony took place Feb. 2 in Berlin at the World Money Fair

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United States Mint announces new products for young collectors

Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce a new family of youth products in 2019 — the Mint’s first new youth products in five years.
There will be three new products for kids in 2019, featuring the Mighty Minters — Kendra, Timothy, Sophie, Lina, Alex, Eli and Layla

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United States Mint announces new products for young collectors

Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce a new family of youth products in 2019 — the Mint’s first new youth products in five years.
There will be three new products for kids in 2019, featuring the Mighty Minters — Kendra, Timothy, Sophie, Lina, Alex, Eli and Layla

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United States Mint offers Lowell National Historical Park coin set on February 19

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing Lowell National Historical Park quarters on February 19 at noon EST. The set (product code 19AD) is priced at $9

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Coin of the Year awards given in Berlin

Tom Michael (Photo ©WMF/Andreas Schoelzel.)
By Tom Michael
Our Thirty-Sixth Annual Coin of the Year Awards Ceremony took place Feb. 2 in Berlin at the World Money Fair

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United States Mint offers Lowell National Historical Park coin set on February 19

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing Lowell National Historical Park quarters on February 19 at noon EST. The set (product code 19AD) is priced at $9

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United States Mint offers Lowell National Historical Park coin set on February 19

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing Lowell National Historical Park quarters on February 19 at noon EST. The set (product code 19AD) is priced at $9

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United States Mint offers Lowell National Historical Park coin set on February 19

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set containing Lowell National Historical Park quarters on February 19 at noon EST. The set (product code 19AD) is priced at $9

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United States Mint opens sales for the 2019 Native American $1 coin on February 13

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing the 2019 Native American $1 coin on February 13 at noon EST. The coin celebrates the accomplishments of Native Americans in the Space Program

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United States Mint opens sales for the 2019 Native American $1 coin on February 13

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing the 2019 Native American $1 coin on February 13 at noon EST. The coin celebrates the accomplishments of Native Americans in the Space Program

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United States Mint opens sales for the 2019 Native American $1 coin on February 13

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products containing the 2019 Native American $1 coin on February 13 at noon EST. The coin celebrates the accomplishments of Native Americans in the Space Program

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United States Mint launches 46th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

A crowd of 2,600 people attended the February 6, 2019, ceremonial launch of the Lowell National Historical Park quarter in Lowell, MA. The coin is the 46th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program

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United States Mint launches 46th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

A crowd of 2,600 people attended the February 6, 2019, ceremonial launch of the Lowell National Historical Park quarter in Lowell, MA. The coin is the 46th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program

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United States Mint announces new products for young collectors

Washington — The United States Mint is pleased to announce a new family of youth products in 2019 — the Mint’s first new youth products in five years.
There will be three new products for kids in 2019, featuring the Mighty Minters — Kendra, Timothy, Sophie, Lina, Alex, Eli and Layla

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Letters to the Editor (February 26, 2019)

Circulation coin search yields 1881 Indian cent
Just a note to let you know that I found an 1881 Indian Head cent in about good; just wear, no scratches, just nice.
Bob Atwater
Conway, S.C

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United States Mint launches 46th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin

A crowd of 2,600 people attended the February 6, 2019, ceremonial launch of the Lowell National Historical Park quarter in Lowell, MA. The coin is the 46th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program

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Joseph Menna brings his unique portfolio of talents to the position of chief engraver

On February 4, 2019, United States Mint Director David J. Ryder announced that the new chief engraver of the Mint will be Joseph (Joe) Menna

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America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park goes on sale

Washington — The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2019 America the Beautiful five-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Massachusetts’s Lowell National Historical Park (product code 19AJ) today at noon EST. The coin is priced at $154

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United States Mint rolls out the red carpet for Lowell National Historical Park quarter on February 6

The United States Mint will officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park on Wednesday, February 6, at 10 a.m

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United States Mint rolls out the red carpet for Lowell National Historical Park quarter on February 6

The United States Mint will officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park on Wednesday, February 6, at 10 a.m

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United States Mint releases first 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin today at noon

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts today at noon EST.
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Exceptional turnout seen at this year’s World Money Fair 2019

This year’s World Money Fair was hailed a great success by attendants and participants taking into account the standpoint of ticket sales and a greater representation of national mints, international dealers, and experts in the field of coin production, design, logistics, procurement, and marketing.

Organisers were prepared for an increase in collectors and investors who were attending the fair over the usual three-day period, with this year being overseen by the World Money Fair’s new Executive Director Gitta Künker, who was named to the position in July 2018 and took over from Hans-Henning Göhrum

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United States Mint releases first 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin today at noon

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts today at noon EST.
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United States Mint releases first 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin today at noon

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts today at noon EST.
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United States Mint releases first 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin today at noon

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts today at noon EST.
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Delayed shipping probably unnecessary

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Half Dollar Set
“I want my coins yesterday” is the informal slogan of collectors who order new issues from the Mint.
How else can you get them slabbed as first strikes? How else can you flip them for a profit on the secondary market? How else can you brag to other members of the coin club that you received them first?
Word has just come that the U.S

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Apollo half dollar set sleeve misprinted

The United States Mint says there is a clerical error in the packaging for the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Half Dollar Set.
The Mint statement said the back of the outer sleeve lists Gilroy Roberts as the designer/engraver for both the obverse and reverse of the Kennedy half dollar. Roberts designed/engraved the obverse and Frank Gasparro designed/engraved the reverse

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United States Mint releases first 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin on February 4

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts on February 4 at noon EST.
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United States Mint rolls out the red carpet for Lowell National Historical Park quarter on February 6

The United States Mint will officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park on Wednesday, February 6, at 10 a.m

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New Preamble to the Declaration of Independence platinum Proof coin available today at noon

Washington — The United States Mint will release the second coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series today at noon EST. Launched in 2018, this three-year platinum Proof coin series features all new obverse (heads) designs created concurrently by one designer and a new common reverse (tails) design

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New Preamble to the Declaration of Independence platinum Proof coin available today at noon

Washington — The United States Mint will release the second coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series today at noon EST. Launched in 2018, this three-year platinum Proof coin series features all new obverse (heads) designs created concurrently by one designer and a new common reverse (tails) design

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United States Mint rolls out the red carpet for Lowell National Historical Park quarter on February 6

The United States Mint will officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park on Wednesday, February 6, at 10 a.m

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New Preamble to the Declaration of Independence platinum Proof coin becomes available on January 31

Washington — The United States Mint will release the second coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series on January 31 at noon EST. Launched in 2018, this three-year platinum Proof coin series features all new obverse (heads) designs created concurrently by one designer and a new common reverse (tails) design

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New Preamble to the Declaration of Independence platinum Proof coin becomes available on January 31

Washington — The United States Mint will release the second coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series on January 31 at noon EST. Launched in 2018, this three-year platinum Proof coin series features all new obverse (heads) designs created concurrently by one designer and a new common reverse (tails) design

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‘Rocket’ removes residue from blanks

Coinage blanks go through several processes that include lubricants. How are these oils, etc., removed so the coins don’t turn out to be greasy to the touch?
Coin blanks are put through what has been nicknamed “rocket” where hot air is blasted to remove oils and water residue

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Apollo order totals just in from the Mint

Order totals just in from the Mint show no Apollo sales option is close to reaching sellout status.
19CA      2019 APOLLO 11 GOLD PROOF   15,544
19CB      2019 APOLLO 11 GOLD UNC        7,781
19CC      2019 APOLLO 11 SILVER PROOF 86,073
19CD      2019 APOLLO 11 SILVER UNC      35,380
19CE      2019 APOLLO 11 CLAD PROOF    29,560
19CF      2019 APOLLO 11 HALF DOLLAR SPECIAL SET          49,825
19CG     2019 APOLLO 11 CLAD UNC         20,877
19CH      2019 APOLLO 11 SILVER PROOF 5 OZ       51,271
It is interesting that the clad half dollar set and 5-0unce silver proof have nearly identical order numbers for the first 24 hours of sales.
Buzz blogger Dave Harper won the Numismatic Literary Guild Award for Best Blog for the third time in 2017

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United States Mint releases first of four 2019 Presidential silver medals today

Washington — The United States Mint began accepting orders for the Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal (product code S803) today at noon EST. The medal is the first of four

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United States Mint releases first of four 2019 Presidential silver medals today

Washington — The United States Mint began accepting orders for the Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal (product code S803) today at noon EST. The medal is the first of four

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Eagles gain as 2019 sales strong

Do statistics soothe your nerves?
Diving into some numbers and figuring out their significance can distract me from a crazy day in the office.
I took a look at the Mint’s sales report of bullion American Eagles.
The results should soothe the nerves of gold and silver investors

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United States Mint rolls out commemorative coins honoring the first manned lunar landing today, but some already on back order

Washington — The United States Mint opened sales for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program today at noon EST. However, the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary five-ounce Proof silver dollar (19CH) is already on back order

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United States Mint rolls out commemorative coins honoring the first manned lunar landing today

Washington — The United States Mint opened sales for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program today at noon EST.
This unique four-coin program includes the Mint’s first reeded five-ounce Proof silver dollar, a $5 gold coin, a silver dollar, and a half dollar

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United States Mint rolls out commemorative coins honoring the first manned lunar landing today, but some already on back order

Washington — The United States Mint opened sales for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program today at noon EST. However, the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary five-ounce Proof silver dollar (19CH) is already on back order

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Eagle bullion numbers leave 2018 worries behind

Do statistics soothe your nerves?
Diving into some numbers and figuring out their significance can distract me from a crazy day in the office.
I took a look at the Mint’s sales report of bullion American Eagles.
The results should soothe the nerves of gold and silver investors

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United States Mint to release first of four 2019 Presidential silver medals on January 25

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal (product code S803) on January 25 at noon EST. The medal is the first of four

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United States Mint to release first of four 2019 Presidential silver medals on January 25

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal (product code S803) on January 25 at noon EST. The medal is the first of four

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Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal to be released January 25 at noon

On January 25, 2019, the Mint will release the Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal (S803), which honors the nation’s third president. The medal’s listed price on the Mint’s website is currently $39

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United States Mint rolls out commemorative coins honoring the first manned lunar landing on January 24

Washington — The United States Mint will open sales for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program on January 24 at noon EST.
This unique four-coin program includes the Mint’s first reeded five-ounce Proof silver dollar, a $5 gold coin, a silver dollar, and a half dollar

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Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal to be released January 25 at noon

On January 25, 2019, the Mint will release the Thomas Jefferson Presidential silver medal (S803), which honors the nation’s third president. The medal’s listed price on the Mint’s website is currently $39

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