The Mint has announced that its supply of the America the Beautiful–Ellis Island 5-ounce silver bullion coins has been sold out. The Mint sells bullion coins, including the ATB 5-ounce coins, only to authorized purchasers (APs) and does not sell directly to the public
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2017 America the Beautiful–Ellis Island 5-oz. silver Uncirculated coin available September 7
The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2017 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver Uncirculated coin honoring Ellis Island (product code 17AM) on September 7 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
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United States Mint and National Park Service to launch America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Ellis Island on Aug. 30
The following press release is courtesy of the United States Mint.
The public and the media are invited to the ceremony to mark the release of the Ellis Island quarter, the 39th coin in the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program
United States Mint and National Park Service to launch America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Ellis Island on Aug. 30
The following press release is courtesy of the United States Mint.
The public and the media are invited to the ceremony to mark the release of the Ellis Island quarter, the 39th coin in the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program
It’s 10 p.m.—do you know where your nickels are?
When I was a kid growing up in my grandmother’s house, silver quarters still turned up occasionally in circulation. Granny had for years been picking them out of her change from the Sunflower grocery store and putting them in brown plastic medicine bottles that were the perfect size for quarter dollars
It’s 10 p.m.—do you know where your nickels are?
When I was a kid growing up in my grandmother’s house, silver quarters still turned up occasionally in circulation. Granny had for years been picking them out of her change from the Sunflower grocery store and putting them in brown plastic medicine bottles that were the perfect size for quarter dollars
Favorite Everhart medal and coin designs, part 5: The Dalai Lama medal and National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins
(Wikipedia photo courtesy of the Dalai Lama)
Conclusion to a five-part series. Click here to read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4
Favorite Everhart medal and coin designs, part 5: The Dalai Lama medal and National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins
(Wikipedia photo courtesy of the Dalai Lama)
Conclusion to a five-part series. Click here to read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4
Favorite Everhart medal and coin designs, part 4: The Dolley Madison First Spouse gold coin
Part 4 in a five-part series. Click here to read part 1, part 2, and part 3
Favorite Everhart medal and coin designs, part 4: The Dolley Madison First Spouse gold coin
Part 4 in a five-part series. Click here to read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 5
Favorite Everhart medal and coin designs, part 3: The Statue of Liberty reverse, Presidential dollar series
Part 3 of a five-part series. Click here to read part 1, and here to read part 2
Don Everhart has retired. Here are some of my favorite Everhart medal and coin designs.
U.S. Mint fills in its sales calendar through December 5
Collectors exasperated with the month-at-a-time updates to the Mint’s sales calendar have reason to smile: the latest update covers release dates from September through December.
The new schedule, including the existing August items, is as follows (Mint News Blog will fill in the details as each date approaches):
August 1—225th Anniversary Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Set (17XC)
August 28—Ellis Island 2017 Rolls and Bags (17ABK, 17ABL, 17ABM, 17ARK, 17ARL, 17ARM)
September 7—Ellis Island 2017 Uncirculated Five Ounce Silver Coin (17AM)
September 14—Ellis Island 2017 Quarter, 3-Coin Set (17AG)
October 5—Limited Edition Silver Proof Set 2017 (17RC)
October 19—American Liberty Four Silver Medal Set (17XD)
November 13—George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 2017 Rolls and Bags (17ABN, 17ABP, 17ABQ, 17ARN, 17ARP, 17ARQ)
November 21—America the Beautiful Quarter 2017 Circulating Coin Set (17AC)
November 27—George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 2017 Quarter, 3-Coin Set (17AH)
December 5—George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 2017 Uncirculated Five Ounce Silver Coin (17AN)
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PMANA requests House Committee on Ways and Means to bring fairness to the taxation of precious-metal coins and bullion
The following press release is courtesy of the Precious Metals Association of North America (PMANA).
(Washington, D
225th Anniversary Enhanced Uncirculated Set gets a price tag, disappears from calendar page
Updated at 8:45 on July 21 to correct the statement that the set was removed from the calendar page. It was actually given a new “date” and location on the page; see the second paragraph
America’s Native American dollar reaches for the stars in 2019
On June 21, 2017, a quorum of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee met at United States Mint headquarters on 9th Street in Washington, D.C
CoinWeek: United States Mint 225th Anniversary Silver Medal Unboxing – 4K Video
Coinweek unboxes a 2017 U.S. Mint silver medal struck to honor the 225th Anniversary of the Mint. We are giving this Mint product away in this week’s CoinWeek Giveaway. For details, click here. * * * CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award […]
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Mint news roundup: Platinum Eagle Proofs, ATB 5-ounce silver, and other news
Mint Ekes Out Two More Dates on the Calendar
Through the first half of 2017, the Mint has laid out its calendar one month at a time, as opposed to committing to a full year’s schedule as it has done in the past. Last week the Mint added items to the July calendar—but only through July 11
How America’s wars created a day of remembrance and influenced our coinage
Foreground: Reverse of a 1995 Proof silver dollar in honor of Civil War Battlefield preservation. (U
Mint issues statement on “erroneous” branch-mint information on ASE coins
(Photo courtesy of APMEX)
The Mint’s Office of Corporate Communications has issued a press release concerning spurious branch-mint identification of certain American Eagle silver bullion coins. Back in April, PCGS announced that it would begin providing branch-mint identification on slabs for some ASEs dated 2014–2017
U.S. Mint fills in its June 2017 calendar
The Mint has updated its product-release schedule to include the month of June, which will be bracketed at the beginning and end of the month by the American Eagle 1-ounce gold and silver Uncirculated coins. The high point will be in the middle of the month—June 14, to be specific—when the Mint will release American Liberty 225th Anniversary 1-ounce silver medal
2017 Uncirculated Coin Set on sale May 17
The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2017 U.S
2017-W American Buffalo gold Proof coins available May 11
2017-W American Buffalo gold Proof coins available May 11
Mint’s weekly sales figures fall flat
2018 Red Book honors David Rittenhouse, first director of the United States Mint, and 225 years of American coinage
The following is a cross-post from Mint News Blog’s sister site, Coin Update.
(Pelham, Alabama)—The classic hardcover version of the 71st-edition Guide Book of United States Coins (the hobby’s popular “Red Book”) celebrates the 225th anniversary of federal coinage in Philadelphia
2017 America the Beautiful–Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 3-coin set rolls out April 24
Well, that was fast: 2017 Congratulations Set sells out in less than two minutes
Yesterday at 12 noon (Eastern time), the U.S
Well, that was fast: 2017 Congratulations Set sells out in two minutes
Yesterday at 12 noon (Eastern time), the U.S
The 2017 Congratulations Set with S-Mint silver Eagle: If nothing else, it will be exciting
The Mint promised us a number of surprises for its 225th-anniversary year. The first was the news that the 2017 cents minted in Philadelphia would, for the first time ever, have the P mintmark
Silver medals for the American Armed Forces in World War I
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (a congressionally established public committee that advises the secretary of the Treasury with design and theme recommendations for U.S
Proof rendition of American Silver Eagle goes on sale March 23
This post was updated on March 21 at 6:30 p.m
2017 palladium American Eagle design mock-ups revealed
Mockup of the proposed design for the 2017 palladium American Eagle coin. (U
Palladium American Eagle design discussion postponed
Illustration of a 1916 Winged Liberty obverse and the AIA gold medal’s reverse (with rim added). The final coin design must also include “United States of America,” plus the denomination, weight, and fineness of the coin, and of course the correct date, 2017
Mint releases Boys Town Centennial commemorative coins
(Washington, D.C
CoinWeek IQ: U.S. Mint Medallic Sculptor Joseph Menna Talks Modern Coin Design – 4K Video
Joseph Menna is a a medallic sculptor at the U.S. Mint. If you’ve spent a Lincoln cent struck since 2010, you have spent a coin that Menna has sculpted. Beyond the reverse of the Shield cent, he has designed or engraved dozens of coins and medals for the U.S. Mint, including the George Washington and Thomas […]
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Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee discusses industrial, religious, natural, and military themes in 2019 America the Beautiful quarters
On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC, www.ccac
American Eagle gold Proofs and other U.S. Mint News
On March 2, the Mint made the 2017 American Eagle gold Proof coins available for sale on its website. The annual issues, all struck at West Point and carrying the W mintmark, consist of the 1-ounce (17EB, $1,560), 1/2-ounce (17EC, $795), 1/4-ounce (17EE, $410), and 1/10-ounce (17EF, $175) Proof coins, as well as the Proof Set containing all four sizes (17EF, $2,890)
2017 America the Beautiful 5-oz. Effigy Mounds silver Uncirculated coin available March 7
(Washington)—The Mint will open sales for the 2017 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver Uncirculated coin depicting Effigy Mounds National Monument (product code 17AJ) on March 7 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
The reverse design depicts an aerial view of mounds in the Marching Bear Group
How the Mint audits the nation’s deep-storage gold
The status of the U.S
U.S. Mint Releases Annual Report for FY 2016
The United States Mint has released its annual report for fiscal year 2016. As stated in the introductory letter from Rhett Jeppson, who was principal deputy director of the Mint until his resignation on January 20, 2017, the Mint performed solidly last fiscal year
United States Mint awarded two top honors for Coin of the Year
(Washington)—The United States recently earned top honors in two coin-design categories at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany. United States Mint officials accepted two Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards on behalf of the nation
U.S. Mint establishes March calendar, Boys Town Centennial silver and clad pricing
The following is a cross-post from Mint News Blog’s sister site, Coin Update.
The Mint has updated its online catalog to include March issues and their dates
2017-P Cent Makes a Big Stir with Zero Marketing Dollars
The P-mintmarked, 225th-anniversary cents will be dated 2017 only; the 2018 Philadelphia-minted cents will go back to having no mintmark. The Mint says the 2017-P cents will be available as Uncirculated coins, as well as the circulating versions
U.S. Mint 2017 First-Day Bullion-Coin Sales
(Photos courtesy of APMEX)
The Mint has announced its first-day bullion-coin sales figures. The 2017-dated American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins and American Buffalo gold coins were first made available for sale to Authorized Purchasers (APs) on January 9 this year
The U.S. Mint and the U.S. Postal Service: Time for a Collaboration
Numismatic products like the America the Beautiful quarters could bring a significant amount of revenue to the U.S
The Composition of the Cent: An Experiment in Extremes
Pattern glass cent (Judd-2069), Heritage Auction lot number 6170. (Photos courtesy of Heritage Auctions)
It was recently announced that, in 2016, the U
A Glimpse Inside the Vault of the West Point Mint
Screen grab from the Mint’s B-roll footage inside the West Point Mint, posted on YouTube November 25, 2016. The signatures on the wall are from past visitors (one being then–Mint Director Edmund Moy, who’s pictured in the vault in part 3 of MNB’s series “Mint in Crisis”)
The Folly of Legislating Art: Revisiting a 1998 Interview with John Veach Noble
The MCMVII (1907) Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle is widely considered one of America’s most beautiful designs. This PF-69 rarity with Lettered Edge sold in a Stack’s Bowers auction for $2
Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin Sells Out Quickly—But Not That Quickly
Yesterday at noon, the U.S
U.S. Mint’s January 2017 Calendar Begins to Fill In; Two Product Roll-Outs Remain for 2016
The Mint has set its sales dates for January 2017. On January 5, the 2017 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set (17AP) will debut, with the 2017 Birth Set (17RD) and Happy Birthday Coin Set (17RE) coming available January 10
Remaining Mercury Dime 2016 Centennial Gold Coins Available for Purchase on December 15
The following is a re-post from Mint News Blog’s sister site, Coin Update.
(Washington)—The Mint will reopen sales for the 2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin (product code 16XB) on December 15 at noon Eastern Time while supplies last
CoinWeek Podcast #49: Q&A with U.S. Mint Principal Deputy Director Rhett Jeppson
CoinWeek Podcast #49: Q&A with U.S. Mint Principal Deputy Director Rhett Jeppson Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. Rhett Jeppson is the Principal Deputy Director of the United States Mint, a position he has held since January 2015. President Barack Obama nominated […]
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Kicking Off the Mint’s 225th Anniversary Year: Unveiling of the 2017 American Liberty Gold Coin
(Press release)—As one of the few institutions specifically rooted in the Constitution, the United States Mint has served the nation by playing a key role in the country’s financial system and fostering commerce. Next year marks the 225th anniversary of the Mint’s founding; to honor this important milestone, the Mint will kick off a yearlong acknowledgment and celebration during a ceremony to be held at the Treasury Department on January 12, 2017, at 1:00 p
Product Fatigue: The Rise in the Number of U.S. Mint Products Since 1990
The Project
The end of the year always generates retrospective articles, in which we look back over the course of the 12 calendar months for patterns, insights, and other useful information. Since the phrase “product fatigue” has appeared so often this fall, I decided to look farther back than the year 2016 (which in any case still has a full month left)
Walking Liberty Centennial Gold Half Dollar: First-Day Sales Are Official
Mint Catalog Updates: Ft. Sumter 5-Oz. and Silver Eagle 1-Oz. Uncirculated Coins, Ltd. Edition Silver Proof Set
The Mint has updated several of its web-catalog pages with pricing, images, and other information collectors have been waiting for.
The 2016 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (#16RC) has been priced at $139
2016 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets: Attractive to the Eye, but Maybe Not the Wallet
On November 25, the Mint will release the 2016 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets. For clues to the specifics and sales performance of the sets, Mint News Blog takes a look at the past performances of earlier Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets, which debuted in 2012
U.S. Mint Circulating-Coin Production Report: October 2016
Mint News Blog apologizes to readers for the gap in circulating-coin production reports. The figures for September have been included in the charts below, for reference
Collectors Called Upon to Support Apollo 11 Commemoratives
Preflight photo of the plaque carried to the Moon and installed there by the crew of Apollo 11. It reads, “Here men from the planet Earth / first set foot upon the Moon / July 1969 A
Conclusion of a four-part series. Part 1 can be read here; Part 2, here; Part 3, here
Mint in Crisis: The Inside Story of the Bullion Crisis of 2008, Part 4
Conclusion of a four-part series. Part 1 can be read here; Part 2, here; Part 3, here
Mint in Crisis: The Inside Story of the Bullion Crisis of 2008, Part 3
Part 2 of a four-part series. Part 1 can be read here; Part 2, here
Mint in Crisis: The Inside Story of the Bullion Shortage of 2008, Part 2
What is the journey that one takes to be the focus of a congressional oversight hearing? For me, that journey had begun 29 months earlier.
It was February 2008
Mint in Crisis: The Inside Story of the Bullion Shortage of 2008, Part 1
Part 1: The Hearing
“It still baffles me that we can’t make a planchet.
President Ronald Reagan and the Gold Bullion Act of 1985
President Ronald Reagan works at his desk in the Oval Office. (National Archives and Records Administration photo)
The Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-185) authorized the United States Mint to manufacture and issue American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins
President Ronald Reagan and the Gold Bullion Act of 1985
President Ronald Reagan works at his desk in the Oval Office. (National Archives and Records Administration photo)
The Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-185) authorized the United States Mint to manufacture and issue American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 3: Customer Engagement, and the “Mint Customer of the Future”
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 3: Customer Engagement, and the “Mint Customer of the Future”
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 2: Get to Know the People at the United States Mint, the Smithsonian, and the American Numismatic Association
“Invigorating the Coin Collecting Hobby,” Part 2: Get to Know the People at the United States Mint, the Smithsonian, and the American Numismatic Association
Invigorating the Coin-Collecting Hobby: United States Mint Holds a Numismatic Forum in Philadelphia
From left: Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee members Dennis Tucker and Tom Uram; U.S
Invigorating the Coin-Collecting Hobby: United States Mint Holds a Numismatic Forum in Philadelphia
From left: Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee members Dennis Tucker and Tom Uram; U.S
Reagan Coin & Chronicles Sets: Ordering Begins at Noon
The Ronald Reagan Coin and Chronicles Set will be available to order on the Mint’s website today at noon. Each set contains:
one 2016-S Presidential Reverse Proof $1 coin (composition:
Reagan Coin & Chronicles Sets: Ordering Begins at Noon
This post was updated on October 11 at 1:30 p.m
Predictions Divided on Theodore Roosevelt ATB 5-Oz. Uncirculated Silver
It’s the eve of the release of the 5-ounce America the Beautiful Theodore Roosevelt National Park Uncirculated coins, and collector opinions as to how the coins will sell are varied. In the big silver discs’ corner is their design, which has been well received in comment threads across the Internet
Predictions Divided on Theodore Roosevelt ATB 5-Oz. Uncirculated Silver
It’s the eve of the release of the 5-ounce America the Beautiful Theodore Roosevelt National Park Uncirculated coins, and collector opinions as to how the coins will sell are varied. In the big silver discs’ corner is their design, which has been well received in comment threads across the Internet
U.S. Mint Bullion Sales Strong, Except for Roosevelt 5-Oz. Coins
The Mint has released its bullion sales figures for the previous week. The sales figure for Theodore Roosevelt National Park 5-ounce silver bullion coins now registers at 30,500 units sold, an uptick of 1,000 units since the U
U.S. Mint Bullion Sales Strong, Except for Roosevelt 5-Oz. Coins
The Mint has released its bullion sales figures for the previous week. The sales figure for Theodore Roosevelt National Park 5-ounce silver bullion coins now registers at 30,500 units sold, an uptick of 1,000 units since the U
Theodore Roosevelt National Park 5-oz. Uncirculated Coins on Sale October 6
As of noon on October 6, the U.S
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Three-Coin Set on Sale October 3
As of noon (Eastern time) on October 3, the U.S
The Real Diehl: The Inside Story of the Sacagawea Dollar
The Real Diehl is a select column by former United States Mint Director Philip N. Diehl, exclusively for CoinWeek ……….. This series of articles will give readers an insider’s view of how Washington, DC, works (and doesn’t work) from my perspective as director of the U.S. Mint. The complete story of how the Sacagawea dollar (aka, the Golden dollar) […]
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No Limit on Standing Liberty Centennial Gold Coins
Sometime today (Wednesday, September 21), the U.S
2016 “30th Anniversary” American Eagle One-Ounce Silver Proof Coin
Today, September 16, at noon ET, the U.S
U.S. Mint Shares Design Candidates for 2018-2020 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins
August 2016 U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production
Standing Liberty Quarter Centennial Gold Coin First Day Sales and Reagan Coin & Chronicles Price Update
2016 Standing Liberty Quarter Centennial Gold Coin
Tomorrow, September 8, at noon ET, the U.S
U.S. Mint Shares Release Dates for Roosevelt 5 oz. Uncirculated Coin and Reagan Coin & Chronicles Set
Pictured: 2016 Theodore Roosevelt 5 oz. Silver Coin (bullion version) and 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential dollar (circulating issue)
U.S. Mint Announces Numismatic Hobby Forum and CCAC Meeting
U.S. Mint Shares Final Designs for 2017’s America the Beautiful Quarters
2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series
2016 Theodore Roosevelt National Park Quarter Products and 5 oz. Silver Bullion Coins
Today, August 29, at noon ET, the U.S
U.S. Mint Shares Images of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Quarter Launch
U.S. Mint Launches 2016 Theodore Roosevelt National Park Quarter
2016 Liberty Silver Medals “Unavailable” in Minutes; U.S. Mint Shares Boys Town Designs
2016 American Liberty Silver Medals
Tomorrow, August 23, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 American Liberty Silver Medals (Updated)
Tomorrow, August 23, at noon ET, the U.S
U.S. Mint Resumes Sales of Harpers Ferry 5 oz. Silver Bullion Coins
For the first time in two months, the U.S
2016 Ronald Reagan One Dollar Coin Cover
2016 Standing Liberty Quarter Centennial Gold Coin Official Images
U.S. Mint Shares Background on 1974 Aluminum Cent Project
Coin Profile: 2000-W Library of Congress Bicentennial Bimetallic Coins
The First and Only Bimetalic Commemorative Coin Minted by the US The Library of Congress, founded on April 24, 1800, is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution. Also the world’s largest library, it houses 119 million items– 18 million books; two million recordings; 12 million photographs; four million maps; and 53 million manuscripts. The library’s […]
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Designs for 2017 Boys Town Commemoratives to be Unveiled August 23
US Mint – Theodore Roosevelt National Park Quarter Launch Set for August 25
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Quarter Coin launch coincides with 100th anniversary of the National Park Service’s founding in 1916 WHAT: The United States Mint and the National Park Service will celebrate the release of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Theodore Roosevelt National Park at 10 a.m. (MT), Thursday, August 25, 2016. The […]
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2016 American Liberty Silver Medals: Images and Product Information
2016 Presidential One-Dollar Three-Coin Sets
Today, August 9, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 Presidential One-Dollar Three-Coin Sets; Standing Liberty Quarter Details (Updated)
Today, August 9, at noon ET, the U.S
July 2016 U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production
U.S. Mint to Display 1974-D Aluminum Cent at World’s Fair of Money in Anaheim
Representatives of the U.S
Pueblo of Laguna Tribe Code Talkers Medals Now Available
U.S. Mint Shares Info on Liberty Medals, Standing Liberty Gold Coins, and Proof Silver Eagles
American Eagle Silver Proof obverse. Photo by APMEX
U.S. Mint 2016 Bullion Sales Update: Platinum, Gold, and Silver Prices Rise
Gold, silver, and platinum have all gained in value during the past week, making it an apt time to look at recent trends in U.S
U.S. Mint 2016 Bullion Sales; Roosevelt 5 oz. Bullion Coin Release Date (Updated)
Gold, silver, and platinum have all gained in value during the past week, making it an apt time to look at recent trends in U.S
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Quarter Launch and Coin Exchange Details
View of the Little Missouri River flowing through Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota. Photo by National Park Service
Over 17,000 2016 Platinum Eagle Bullion Coins Sold on First Day
Over 17,000 2016 Platinum Eagle Bullion Coins Sold on First Day (Updated)
2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Design Competition to Open August 1
U.S. Mint Shares Release Date for 2016 American Liberty Silver Medals
2015 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin
The U.S
Congressmen Propose Commemorative Coins Celebrating 400th Anniversary of Plymouth Founding
Plymouth Rock by Sophia Lai.
On June 28, U
U.S. Mint Lifts Allocation of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins
U.S. Mint Lifts Allocation of Silver Eagles; Platinum Eagle Bullion Coins Coming July 25 (Updated)
First Day Sales for Harpers Ferry 5 oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Top Cumberland Gap, Trail Shawnee
2016 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coin
Today, July 14, at noon ET, the U.S
Silver Eagle and Reagan Coin & Medal Set Sales; Palladium Eagle Update
Sales of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins to the U.S
Silver Eagle and Reagan Coin & Medal Set Sales; Palladium Coins Update
Sales of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins to the U.S
2016 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Quarter 3-Coin Set
Today at noon ET, the U.S
June 2016 U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production
Nancy Reagan First Spouse Gold Coins Week 1 Sales, 2016 Platinum Eagle Photos
2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set
Tomorrow, July 5, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 Nancy Reagan First Spouse Gold Coins and Ronald Reagan $1 Coin Products
Today, July 1, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 American Eagle One-Ounce Platinum Proof Coin (Updated)
Update #1, 6/30/16, 12:56 p.m
CCAC Recommends Designs for 2018 ATB Quarters and Obama Presidential Medals
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met yesterday in Colorado Springs to discuss design candidates for 2018’s five America the Beautiful Quarters. With the exception of their favored design for Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, the committee recommended reverse images different from those put forward by the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) two weeks ago
U.S. Mint Releases St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Code Talkers Medals
Platinum Value Jumps a Week Before Arrival of 2016 Platinum Eagles
We’re less than a week away from the June 30 launch of the 2016 American Eagle One-Ounce Platinum Proof Coin and the value of platinum is trending upward following the United Kingdom’s vote to exit the European Union. The referendum’s pro-“Brexit” result has given a boost to precious metals across the board, but platinum’s spike has not been as dramatic as the increase logged for gold, which has climbed about $55 an ounce in the last 24 hours
2016 American $1 Coin and Currency Set Sales Update
Sales of the 2016 American $1 Coin and Currency Set have now reached 25,744 units, according to Michael White of the U.S
Slower Sales of Silver Eagles Help U.S. Mint Build Up Inventory
Today, the U.S
U.S. Mint Shares Images of Nancy Reagan First Spouse Gold Coins and 2018 ATB Quarter Design Candidates
2016 American $1 Coin and Currency Set (Updated)
Today, June 16, at noon ET, the U.S
U.S. Mint Shares Release Dates for 2016 Coin & Currency Set and Platinum Eagle Proof Coin
2016 Native American dollar reverse
The U.S
Price Decrease for U.S. Mint’s Gold Coins, Gold Mercury Dime Sales Update
The value of an ounce of gold has decreased by more than $52.30 an ounce in the last week, and today the U
Comparative U.S. Mint Gold Bullion Sales Through May
2016 Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park Quarter Launch Event
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Photo by NPS
2016 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Coin Set
Unsold Gold Mercury Dimes Now Number Over 7,000
2016 Gerald Ford One Dollar Coin Cover
Tomorrow, May 17, at noon ET, the U.S
April 2016 Circulating Coin Production
A Look at 15 Congressional Commemorative Coin Proposals
Earth as seen from Apollo 11 on July 11, 1969. Photo credit @ NASA
Sales Updates: 2016 Cumberland Gap 5 oz. Uncirculated Coin and Gold Mercury Dime
The 2016 Cumberland Gap 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coin was released yesterday and the first-day sales totals are in: the issue has sold 14,062 units, not quite half of its stated 30,000-piece mintage limit
U.S. Mint Updates Packaging for Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins
2016 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coin
Tomorrow, May 5, the U.S
U.S. Mint’s Gold Coin Prices Likely to Increase Wednesday, 2018 Commemoratives Now Official
Gold has gained more than $52 an ounce since this time last week and it’s looking very likely that the U.S
2016 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Quarter 3-Coin Set
Today at noon ET, the U.S
Gold Mercury Dime Sales Adjustment and Other Updates
PAN’s Tom Uram Nabs First Photos of Standing Liberty Quarter Centennial Gold Coin
One week after the rousing release of the 2016 Mercury Gold Centennial Gold Coin, the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) has done collectors a favor by posting pictures of the 2016 Standing Liberty Quarter Centennial Gold Coin to its Twitter account.
The U
National Park Service Commemorative Coin Sales Off to a Slow Start
2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin Unofficial Sales Total
2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin Unofficial Sales Total (Updated)
2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin: A Day After Launch
It’s been an exciting 24 hours since yesterday’s release of the 2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin. The item was given the relatively high mintage limit of 125,000 pieces, enough that few would have expected it to go into “Currently Unavailable” status in less than 45 minutes
2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin (Updated)
Update #1, 4/21/16, 12:25 p.m
U.S. Mint Sells 53K Cumberland Gap 5 oz. Silver Bullion Coins in Two Days
Yesterday, April 18, the U.S
2016 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set
Today, April 18, the U.S
Cumberland Gap 5 oz. Silver Bullion Coins Sale Date, Gold Mercury Dime Pricing
Congressional Gold Medal Awarded to Borinqueneers Regiment
Today, April 13, at 3 p.m
Possible Price Hike for Gold Coins, Cumberland Gap Quarter Launch Photos
The value of gold has increased by almost $35 an ounce since last Monday, a trend that could lead the U.S
March 2016 Circulating Coin Production
2016 Gold Mercury Dime Images and Ford Presidential $1 and First Spouse Medal Set
2016 American Eagle Gold One-Ounce Uncirculated Coin
Tomorrow, April 7, at noon ET, the U.S
2015 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin Sold Out
The 2015 American Buffalo One-Ounce Gold Proof Coin, released on April 9 of last year, is now sold out. The item had been in “Currently Unavailable” status on the U
2016 Cumberland Gap Quarter Rolls and Bags
2016 U.S. Mint Proof Set
Today, April 1, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 U.S. Mint Proof Set (Updated)
Today, April 1, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 American Buffalo One-Ounce Gold Proof Coin
The Mint’s busy week will continue tomorrow (March 31) with the release of the 2016 American Buffalo One-Ounce Gold Proof Coin at noon ET. The coin bears classic obverse and reverse designs created by James Earle Fraser for the Indian Head nickel, first issued in 1913
2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set
Tomorrow, March 30, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set
Tomorrow, March 29, the U.S
2016 Betty Ford First Spouse Gold Coins, NPS First Day Sales
Today, March 25, at noon ET, the U.S
2016 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coins
Tomorrow, March 24, at noon ET, the U.S
Two CCAC Members Reappointed by U.S. Senate Leaders
A recent CCAC design recommendation.
The U
Strong Opening for 2016 Gold Eagle Proof Coins
Michael White of the U.S
2016 NPS Commemorative Coin Set Mintage Limit and Other Updates
2016 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (Updated)
Today the U.S
Update on the CCAC’s 2017 Design Recommendations (Updated)
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee met yesterday to discuss a large portfolio of images for consideration as possible obverse and reverse designs for the 2017 20th Anniversary American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin, the 2017 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin and Silver Medal, and the 2017 Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Program.
The committee’s recommendations are provided below, with brief descriptions based on narratives provided by the U
U.S. Mint Director Hearing Scheduled, CCAC to Discuss 2017 Am. Liberty Designs
2016 Gerald Ford Presidential Dollar Rolls, Bags, and Boxes
Today, March 8, the U.S
2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set
Today at noon ET, the U.S
U.S. Mint Running Low on Silver and Gold Numismatic Inventory
2016 Richard M. Nixon $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set
Today at noon ET, the U.S
2015 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin Sold Out
The 2015 American Liberty High Relief One Ounce Gold Coin is now sold out. The issue was given a mintage limit of 50,000 units upon its release on July 30 of last year, and went on to sell a total of 49,324 pieces before it was discontinued this week
2016 Richard M. Nixon One Dollar Coin Cover
Tomorrow, March 1, the U.S
2016 Betty Ford First Spouse Gold Coin Images
2016 Shawnee 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coin (Updated)
Selma Foot Soldiers Medal Images, 2016 Kennedy Half Dollars Launch
2016 ATB Proof Set Returns, Mark Twain Proof Dollar Unavailable
2016 ATB Proof Set packaging with corrected Cumberland Gap photo.
The U
2016 Shawnee National Forest Quarter 3-Coin Set
Today at noon ET, the U.S
Spending Money for Circulation Coins
With this year’s Presidential dollars Proof set now out and the 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set ready to be reissued next week, I was reminded of a discussion in our comment section last November following the release of the 2015 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set. Some found it difficult to justify paying for circulating quarters they’d be able to find in their pocket change, while others saw it as a reasonably cheap way to get a set of the year’s issues (from both the Philadelphia and Denver Mints) without a lot of hassle
Gold Coin Prices Hiked Ahead of Today’s Nixon First Spouse Release
Today, February 18, the U.S
2016 Presidential One Dollar Coin Proof Set
Tomorrow, February 16, at noon ET, the U.S
January 2016 Circulating Coin Production & Bullion Sales Update
2016 Patricia Nixon First Spouse Gold Coin Images
NGC Certifies First World Gold Coin Pattern Ever Struck by United States Mint
1855 MB Peru 2P Gold Pattern NGC graders have certified a rare 1855 Peruvian Gold Pattern 2 Peso struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has graded an 1855 Peruvian Pattern 2 Peso in gold that was the first pattern struck by the United States Mint for a foreign country. “Patterns” are sample […]
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U.S. Mint Breaks Record with 5th Coin of the Year Award
The 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative half dollar won the top prize at the Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards last week at the World Money Fair in Berlin. This if the fifth time the U
U.S. Mint Wins Record 6th Coin of the Year Award
The 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative half dollar won the top prize at the Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards last week at the World Money Fair in Berlin. This is the sixth time the U
2016 Reagan Dollar Images and First Spouse Design Selections
2016 Reagan Dollar Images and First Spouse Design Selections (Updated)
Reagan Dollar & First Spouse Unveiling and Other Mint Updates
Tomorrow, February 6, the U.S
2016 Richard M. Nixon Presidential Dollar Products, Shawnee Bullion Sales
Today, February 3, the U.S
U.S. Mint To Hold Design Competition for 2018 World War I Commemorative Coins
2016 Shawnee National Forest Rolls and Bags
2016 Mark Twain Proof and Uncirculated Silver Dollars
The 2016 Mark Twain Commemorative Proof and Uncirculated Silver Dollars will be released this Monday, February 1, at noon ET. These coins were originally supposed to launch with the Mark Twain gold issues on January 14, but were held up due to an error on the items’ certificates of authenticity
U.S. Mint Raises Prices on Gold Coins
The value of gold has been climbing pretty steadily over the last couple of weeks, ending today at $1,114.00 an ounce, according to the London Bullion Market Association
The Coin Analyst – The Trio of 2016 Liberty Centennial Gold Coins Likely to Remain in Demand for Years
By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… My CoinWeek colleague, Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez, recently wrote about the upcoming Liberty centennial gold coins that will be issued to honor the 100th anniversary of the release of the Mercury dime, Standing Liberty quarter, and Walking Liberty half dollar in 1916. He discussed the secondary market prospects for these coins […]
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2016 Native American Dollar Rolls, Bags, and Boxes
Today, January 27, the U.S
Comparative January U.S. Mint Bullion Sales
Bullion sales have been strong during the first weeks of 2016, though the numbers have normalized a bit since the week of January 11, which kicked off the new year with a bang. American Eagle Silver bullion coins have already sold 5,727,000 ounces this month, more than any month in 2015
2016 Shawnee Five Ounce Silver Bullion Coins
On Monday, February 1, the U.S
U.S. Mint Explains ATB Proof Set Error, Drops Prices for Sets With Presidential Dollars
The 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set went on sale on January 11, only to be pulled a short time later and given the uncertain release date of “To Be Determined.” Some sets were purchased and shipped before the interruption, but we don’t know how many as the item has not been included on this week’s U
2016 ATB Proof Set and the Secondary Market
Last week was an interesting one for the U.S
2016 Shawnee ATB Quarter Launch Event
2016 Mark Twain Commemorative Gold Coins (Updated)
Today, January 14, the U.S
Final Sales Figures for 51 Sold Out U.S. Mint Products
There was quite a shakeup on this week’s U.S
U.S. Mint 2016 Birth Set and Happy Birthday Coin Set
At noon on Wednesday, January 6, the U.S
2016 National Park Service Commemorative Coin Images
Bombay Hook 5 oz. Uncirculated Coin “Unavailable”; Homestead and Kisatchie May Linger
The 2015 Bombay Hook 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coin has become the third of this year’s 5 oz
2016 Commemorative Coin Finishes and Pricing
2016 America the Beautiful Quarters
2016 U.S. Mint Product Schedule
2010-2015 America the Beautiful 5 oz. Silver Coin Mintages
With the end of the year approaching and all of the 2015 America the Beautiful releases behind us, it seems like an apt time to take a look at total mintages for the 5 oz.
2015 American Eagle Silver Bullion Projected Sales Total (Updated)
Production on 2015 American Eagle Silver bullion coins wrapped up last week, and this week’s allocation of 1,130,000 coins will be the final batch released by the Mint to authorized buyers this year. 769,000 of that total was sold today, leaving 361,000 ounces available for the remainder of 2015
U.S. Mint Shares End-of-Year Updates, Last-Chance Products (Updated)
2016 Mark Twain Commemorative Gold and Silver Images
2015 American $1 Coin and Currency Set Now Unavailable
One week after the U.S
Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Dollar Designs
2015 American Eagle Platinum and Saratoga 5 oz. Uncirculated Coins
Today, December 3, the U.S
2015 American Eagle Platinum and Saratoga 5 oz. Uncirculated Coins (Updated)
Update: The 2015 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin was listed as Currently Unavailable on the U.S
Saratoga Bullion Sales and 3-Coin Set Release
Michael White of the U.S
Saratoga Bullion Sales and 3-Coin Set Release (Updated)
Update: Michael White of the U.S
Sales of Saratoga Quarter Products and Bullion Coins Begin (Updated)
Today, November 30, the U.S
Sales of Saratoga Quarter Products and Bullion Coins Start Today (Updated)
Today, November 30, the U.S
U.S. Mint Shares Final Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Designs
2015 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin
U.S. Mint Tests Use of Barcodes to Extend Life of Dies
Cylinders of tool steel before being made into dies. Photo by U
An Update on U.S. Mint Sold Out and Unavailable Products
2015 American Eagle One-Quarter Ounce Gold Proof Coin.
While compiling the latest U
U.S. Mint Shares Designs for 2016 National Park Service Commemoratives
A Look at Saratoga National Historical Park 5 oz. Silver Coins
Now that the Saratoga National Historical Park quarters have entered circulation, we can look ahead to the upcoming release of the design’s 5 oz. silver coins, which will see up to 65,000 pieces issued across bullion and Uncirculated versions
2015 Saratoga National Historical Park 3-Coin Set
2015 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set
On Wednesday, November 18 at noon ET, the U.S
U.S. Mint Shares 2016 ATB Quarter Launch Dates
U.S. Mint Reissues Four Presidential Medals
American Liberty HR and FDR Coin & Chronicles Set “Unavailable”
A couple of high-profile items are quickly nearing sellouts after months of inching along with sporadic momentum. Michael White of the U
2015 U.S. Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (Updated)
2015 U.S. Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set
2015 U.S. Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set
U.S. Mint to Make Operational Adjustments in Coming Weeks
Blue Ridge Parkway 5 oz. Silver Unc. Coin Sells Out
The 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coin has become the first 2015 America the Beautiful 5 oz
Lyndon B. Johnson Coin & Chronicles Set “Unavailable” After 4 Hours
The 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson Coin & Chronicles Set is listed as “Unavailable” on the U
2015 Lyndon B. Johnson Coin & Chronicles Set
“Monuments Men” Bronze Medals
The United States Congress honored the 345 men and women known as the “Monuments Men” yesterday for their work in preserving nearly five million European artifacts and artworks on behalf of the Allies during and after World War II. Four surviving members attended the ceremony and were awarded a Congressional Gold Medal, bronze replicas of which are now available for sale at the U
A Look at Cumulative U.S. Mint Bullion Sales
With the price of gold trending upward and the most recent U.S
Saratoga National Historic Park Quarter Launch and Coin Exchange
2015 Presidential $1 Four-Coin Set
U.S. Mint Raises Prices on Gold Coins
The CCAC’s Complete October Design Recommendations
Last week, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee made several recommendations for designs we can expect to see issued on coins and medals over the next few years.
Two more Native American tribes will get their proposed Code Talkers medals recognizing service to the United States during World War I and World War II: the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York and Pueblo of Laguna of New Mexico
2017 America the Beautiful Program Design Candidates
The Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) is meeting this week in Washington, D.C
First Look: 2017 America the Beautiful Quarter Program Ellis Island Design Candidates – Video: 3:09
CoinWeek breaks down the eight proposed designs for the 2017 America the Beautiful: Ellis Island quarter dollar. In this exclusive video, you will get to see high resolution images of the coins and hear them be described by CoinWeek’s editors. Be sure to “like” and share this exclusive video with all of your collecting friends! […]
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First Look: 2017 America the Beautiful Quarter Program Ozark Riverways Design Candidates – Video: 3:54
CoinWeek breaks down the proposed designs for the 2017 America the Beautiful: Ozark Riverways quarter dollar. In this exclusive video, you will get to see high resolution images of the coins and hear them be described by CoinWeek’s editors. Be sure to “like” and share this exclusive video with all of your collecting friends! Copyright […]
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First Look: 2017 America the Beautiful Quarter Program Effigy Mounds Design Candidates – Video: 4:25
CoinWeek breaks down the proposed designs for the 2017 America the Beautiful: Effigy Mounds quarter dollar. In this exclusive video, you will get to see high resolution images of the coins and hear them be described by CoinWeek’s editors. Be sure to “like” and share this exclusive video with all of your collecting friends! Copyright © […]
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First Look: Lyndon B. Johnson Coin & Chronicles Set
2015 First Spouse Medal Set Update
The 2015 First Spouse Medal Set has been available for over a week now and it’s a good time for an update on the item. The Mint does not include medals in their weekly sales reports (unless they are part of a set with coins), so their latest sales numbers do not include figures for the new FS medal set
Bombay Hook 5 oz. ATB Bullion Coin Now Available
The Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge ATB 5 oz. silver bullion coins are now available for purchase by the U
Confirmed: 2014 American Eagle Silver Proof Close to Sell Out
Yesterday, I noticed that the 2014 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin had been updated to “Unavailable” status on the U.S
Bombay Hook ATB Quarter Rolls and Bags
2015 Platinum Eagle Update and FS Medal Set Release
Rosebud Sioux Code Talkers Medal
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Code Talkers Bronze Medal can now be purchased from the U.S
New Release: 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson $1 Coin Cover
Today, September 17, the 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson $1 Coin Cover will go on sale at noon ET
On Sale: 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin & Chronicles Set (Updated)
Today, September 16, at noon Eastern Time, the U.S
2015 First Spouse Bronze Medal Set
2015 Lyndon B. Johnson $1 Coin Cover Details
Looking Ahead to September’s U.S. Mint Product Releases
Today’s launch of the 2015 Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set marks the U
First Look: 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin & Chronicles Set
American Eagle Silver Sales Strong Across Proof, Uncirculated, and Bullion Issues
It’s an interesting time to pay attention to sales of 2014 and 2015 Silver Eagles.
Prior to today’s slight correction, silver prices dropped five days in a row this week, and bullion coins are being swallowed up as fast as the U
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set Details
2015 $1 American Coin & Currency Set Launch Beset by Site Crashes (Updated)
Updates: 2015 Coin & Currency Set and Lady Bird Johnson First Spouse Coins
The release of the 2015 American $1 Coin & Currency Set is scheduled for noon on Monday and the U.S
Eisenhower Coin & Chronicles First Week Sales
2015 American $1 Coin and Currency Set Details
July 2015 US Mint Circulating Coin Production
Updated numbers are now available for the U.S
LBJ $1 Coins: Rolls, Bags, and Boxes Release Date and Coin & Chronicles Mintage Limit Increase
The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential $1 Coin Products—including 25-coin rolls, 100-coin bags, and 250-coin boxes—will go on sale Tuesday, August 18 at noon ET
2015 Eisenhower Coin & Chronicles Set “Unavailable” After 13 Minutes
U.S. Mint Representatives to Spend the Week at ANA World’s Fair of Money
Representatives of the U.S
Eisenhower Coin & Chronicles Set Goes on Sale August 11
The 2015 Dwight D. Eisenhower Coin and Chronicles Set will go on sale this coming Tuesday, August 11, at noon ET
2015 American Silver Eagles’ Sales Inventory Capped at 1.18 Million Oz. This Week
2015 American Liberty HR Gold: First Day Sales Total and Back-Order Date
Release Dates Issued for 2015 American $1 Coin & Currency and JFK Coin & Chronicles Sets
2014 Native American $1 coin, obverse
The U.S
U.S. Mint Resumes American Eagle Silver Sales with 3 Million Ounce Inventory
After running out of 2015 1 oz. American Eagle silver bullion coins on July 7, the U
Designs Revealed for 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Program
2015 American Silver Eagle Bullions Will Return July 27
The United States Mint will resume sales of the 2015 American Silver Eagle bullion coin on July 27, according to Reuters. The coin sold nearly three million units on Jan
Update: 2015 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin
2015 US Mint Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set
2015 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin
Matthew Rhett Jeppson to be Nominated as Mint Director
A press release issued by The White House yesterday announced President Obama’s intention to nominate Matthew Rhett Jeppson, current Principal Deputy Director of the U.S
Update: 2015 ATB Blue Ridge Parkway and American Eagle Gold and Silver
Approved 2016-2018 Commemorative Coin Programs
To wrap up the recent series of articles on coin related legislation, I wanted to provide a final post summarizing the upcoming commemorative coin programs which have been approved by Congress and signed into law. Commemorative coin programs are authorized by Acts of Congress
United States Mint Goes to Three-Shift Operations
The United States Mint announced today that circulating coin production at its Philadelphia and Denver facilities are temporarily converting from two-shift to three-shift operations to accommodate an increase in production requirements. The Mint manufactures new coins to supplement Federal Reserve Bank coin inventories. Each month the Federal Reserve places orders for new coins and provides […]
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Bills Proposing Congressional Gold Medals Introduced in the 114th Congress
To follow up on the previous post summarizing coin related legislation introduced in the 114th Congress, I wanted to have a separate post summarizing the bills introduced which propose the award of Congressional Gold Medals.
The Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by Congress to persons who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement
Coin Related Legislation Introduced in the 114th Congress
With a lull in the United States Mint’s numismatic product schedule, I wanted to take a post to summarize the coin related legislation introduced in the 114th Congress.
Many aspects of circulating, commemorative, and bullion coin production are directed by Congress
Applications Sought for New CCAC Member
The United States Mint recently published a notice in the Federal Register to announce that they are seeking membership applications for a new member of of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCCA).
The CCAC advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coins, bullion coins, Congressional Gold Medals, and national or other medals produced by the United States Mint
2015 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set Available May 14
The 2015 United States Mint Silver Proof Set (product code SW2) will be available for purchase starting on May 14 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The set is priced at $53.95 and contains the following 14 coins from the United States Mint at San Francisco: Four Presidential $1 Coins honoring Harry S. Truman, Dwight […]
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U.S. Mint Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set Available May 12
The 2015 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set – Dwight D. Eisenhower (product code JP6) will go on sale on May 12 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The set includes one uncirculated Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coin and one bronze medal with the same likeness of first lady Mamie Eisenhower […]
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2015 Harry S. Truman Coin and Chronicle Set on Sale June 30
By CoinWeek News Staff…. According to Lateefah Simms, Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Mint, the first Coin and Chronicle Set of 2015 (product code AX1)–featuring Harry S. Truman–will go on sale June 30. There will be a product limit of 17,000 and an order limit of five per household. As reported by CoinWeek on […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of May 3, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change over […]
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Coin Analyst: Strong Demand for March of Dimes Special Silver Set
CoinWeek Staff Reports… The United States Mint 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set went on sale at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) today, and within an hour of its release the coin set is already on backorder. Periodically checking up on the silver set’s product page at usmint.gov, the set’s backorder status was […]
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Mamie Eisenhower First Spouse Gold Coins Available from U.S. Mint May 7
The United States Mint will open sales for the 2015 First Spouse Series One-Half Ounce Gold Coins – Mamie Eisenhower on May 7 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The obverse (heads side) design features a striking portrait of Mrs. Eisenhower with the inscriptions “MAMIE EISENHOWER,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” “2015,” “34th,” and “1953 […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of April 26, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change over […]
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Kisatchie National Forest 5 Oz. Silver Bullion Coin Temporarily Sold Out
By CoinWeek News Staff…. According to Lateefah Simms, Public Affairs Specialist with the Office of Corporate Communications at the United States Mint, the 2015 America the Beautiful Quarters Kisatchie National Forest five-ounce silver bullion coin is temporarily sold out and currently unavailable for purchase on the U.S. Mint website. Mint sales figures as of Sunday, […]
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Bess Truman First Spouse Gold Coins Available from U.S. Mint April 16
The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2015 First Spouse Series One-Half-Ounce Gold Coins – Bess Truman beginning April 16 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The coin’s obverse (heads side) features a striking portrait of Mrs. Truman with the inscriptions “BESS TRUMAN,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” “2015,” “33rd,” and “1945 – […]
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Coin Design and Manufacture on CBS Sunday Morning April 12
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Coin design and manufacturing are the subjects of two segments in this week’s CBS Sunday Morning, which airs April 12 at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). In the first coin-related segment, Anna Werner reports on the “miniature works of art” that are coins, focusing on the artists and engravers […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of April 5, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change over […]
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U.S. Mint to Offer Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coin Products April 13
The United States Mint will open sales for product options with Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coins on April 13 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All product options contain circulating quality coins from the bureau’s facilities at Philadelphia or Denver that have never been placed into circulation. The packaging displays the name of the […]
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U.S. Mint to Offer Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coin Products April 13
The United States Mint will open sales for product options with Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coins on April 13 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All product options contain circulating quality coins from the bureau’s facilities at Philadelphia or Denver that have never been placed into circulation. The packaging displays the name of the […]
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Possible Price Increase for Numismatic Gold Coins, Product Stock Statuses
Based on the available data, it is possible that the prices the United States Mint’s numismatic gold products may be increased tomorrow. The pricing change would impact the recently released 2015 Proof Gold Eagles and the set the price for the upcoming 2015 Proof Gold Buffalo
United States Mint 2014 Annual Report
The United States Mint has recently made their 2014 Annual Report available online. The report covers their financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014
Kisatchie National Forest Quarter Launch Ceremony April 22
By United States Department of Agriculture…. Kisatchie National Forest officials, along with representatives from the United States Mint, are pleased to announce the ceremonial launch of the America the Beautiful Quarter featuring Kisatchie National Forest. On Wednesday, April 22nd at 10 a.m. at the Alexandria Riverfront Center located in downtown Alexandria, the quarter featuring Kisatchie […]
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2015 Homestead National Monument 5 oz. Silver Bullion Coin Sold Out
By CoinWeek News Staff…. According to Lateefah Simms, Public Affairs Specialist in the United States Mint’s Office of Corporate Communications, the Mint has officially sold out of the 2015 America the Beautiful Homestead National Monument five ounce silver bullion coin. As of March 31, www.usmint.gov shows a total bullion sales / mintage figure of 35,000 […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of March 29, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change […]
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Forged by Fire: The Birth of the Morgan Dollar and the Feud Between George T. Morgan and Charles E. Barber
By Shaquille Brissett of Gainesville Coins…. During the late 19th century, a culmination of market forces led to a volatility of the silver industry that provoked populist anxieties. Proposals by Representative Richard Bland and Iowa Senator William Allison would appease both Greenbackers (a post-civil war political party that favored the use of paper money and […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of March 8, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change […]
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2015-W Mint State Silver Eagle Coins – Special Designation Inserts
The 2015-W Mint State Silver Eagle will be the latest release in the popular American Silver Eagle series. Coins will go on sale Thursday, March 26, and are expected to be available for purchase at the US Mint booth at the Whitman Baltimore Show. NGC will offer its FIRST DAY OF ISSUE and BALTIMORE SHOW […]
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2015 U.S. Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set Available March 10
The 2015 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set (product code PE5) will be available for purchase starting March 10, at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Priced at $18.95, this set contains four proof finish Presidential $1 Coins from the U.S. Mint at San Francisco, featuring the portraits of Presidents Harry S. Truman, Dwight […]
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2015 U.S. Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set Available March 10
The 2015 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set (product code PE5) will be available for purchase starting March 10, at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Priced at $18.95, this set contains four proof finish Presidential $1 Coins from the U.S. Mint at San Francisco, featuring the portraits of Presidents Harry S. Truman, Dwight […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of March 1, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change over […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of March 1, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change over […]
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State of the Mint – U.S. Mint Coin Sales as of March 1, 2015
By CoinWeek News Staff…. Current coin sales figures* from the U.S. Mint. Products listed are currently available for purchase. Items labeled ‘Out of Stock’ or ‘Sold Out’ on usmint.gov are not listed below. Sales figures for items older than 2010 are omitted from the Mint’s online records and therefore not included here. Listings change over […]
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America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™ – Homestead National Monument Available March 5
The United States Mint will open sales for the 2015 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin – Homestead National Monument of America (product code SN1) on March 5 at noon Eastern Standard Time (EST). America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins are struck in .999 fine silver and display the “P” mint […]
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Harry S. Truman 2015 One Dollar Coin Cover Available Now
The Harry S. Truman Presidential $1 Coin Cover features two coins from the first day of production at both Philadelphia and Denver U.S. Mint facilities. Quantity is limited to 15,000, so order your 2015 Harry S. Truman One Dollar Coin Cover while supplies last. Orders will be accepted at http://catalog.usmint.gov and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468), while […]
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US Coins – The Lincoln Cent’s First Fifty Years
By Kathleen Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities ………. President Teddy Roosevelt influenced changes in all United States’ coin designs between 1907-1921. He became acquainted in 1908 with Victor David Brenner when Brenner was commissioned to do his portrait for the Panama Canal Service Medal. As the Centennial of Lincoln’s birth was approaching, Brenner had recently completed […]
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United States Mint Launches Quarter Honoring Homestead National Monument of America
Latest America the Beautiful Quarters Coin pays homage to the courage and tenacity of Nebraska homesteaders. United States Mint representatives joined National Park Service officials today to launch the Homestead National Monument of America Quarter, the 26th coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. The quarter’s reverse (tails side) design represents the three fundamentals […]
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U.S. Mint to Launch Homestead National Monument Quarter Feb. 10
The United States Mint will join the National Park Service to launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Homestead National Monument of America, at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at Beatrice High School in Beatrice, Nebraska. Invited guests include Nebraska Lt. Gov. Mike Foley and City of Beatrice […]
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Pricing Changes for 2015 US Mint Products
In a notice published today in the Federal Register, the United States Mint announced pricing changes for 2015 numismatic products. The price changes impact certain silver products which see price reductions and certain annual sets which see price increases
Classic U.S. Coins for less than $500 each – Copper-Nickel Indian Cents
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community, #261 A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds …….. From 1793 to 1857, one cent coins were about the size of quarters. During the 1850s,‘ups and downs’ in markets for copper, as a metal, and a growing […]
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Another US Mint Numismatic Gold Coin Price Increase Looms
For the second consecutive week, prices for the United States Mint’s numismatic gold coins are likely to see an increase. The pricing change will impact the remaining 2013-2014 First Spouse Gold Coins and the 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin
Possible Price Increase for Gold Numismatic Products
The higher market price of gold will likely result in a price increase for the United States Mint’s numismatic gold products. The pricing change would impact the remaining available First Spouse Gold Coins and the 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin
United States Mint Opens Sales for 2015 American Eagle Silver Proof Jan. 2
By US Mint…. The United States Mint will open sales for the 2015 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin (product code ES6) on Jan. 2 at noon Eastern Standard Time (EST). The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin is the collector version of the United States Mint American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin. The coin’s obverse (heads […]
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US Mint Last Chance Products
As they have done in past years, the United States Mint has added a “Last Chance” section to their online catalog showcasing products which will soon conclude sales. The “Last Chance” section can be found here
US Mint Adds “Sold Out” Product Status for Online Catalog
Starting today, the United States Mint has added a “sold out” product status notification to their online catalog. This change should provide some improved clarity regarding the availability of products
New U.S. Mint Product Status Notification – “SOLD OUT”
Starting today, the United States Mint’s online product catalog will include an additional product status notification to alert customers of product availability. In addition to “Back Order,” “Out of Stock” and “Out of Stock/Remind Me,” we will now include a “Sold Out” notification on the product page. The “Sold Out” status is based on actual […]
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US Mint 2015 Product Schedule Contains Some Surprises
The United States Mint has just posted the 2015 numismatic product schedule on their website. In addition to release dates for the expected releases for the coming year, there are also a few surprises included
United States Mint Coin Discovery Set
Yesterday, December 16, 2014, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the Coin Discovery Set (Product Code YC1). The set is intended to provide an introduction to coin collecting and includes some coins and supplies to help someone start their collection
US Mint 2014 Biennial Report to Congress
Late last week, the United States Mint released their biennial report to Congress on the research and development of alternative materials for circulating coins. This is the second required report under the Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010
Upcoming Franklin D. Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set
The United States Mint has provided details on the upcoming 2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set
United States Mint 2015 Coin of the Year Nominees
Late last month, Krause Publications announced the nominees for their 2015 Coin of the Year Awards, which will be for 2013-dated coins. There were a total of 94 different nominees from 45 different countries across ten categories
Likely Price Reduction for US Mint Numismatic Gold and Platinum Coins
Based on the available data, prices for the United States Mint’s numismatic gold and platinum products will likely be reduced tomorrow.
As most readers will be familiar, the US Mint utilizes a flexible pricing policy for numismatic gold and platinum products which allows prices to be updated as frequently as weekly based on the average prices of the metals
U.S. Mint, March of Dimes Announce Commemorative Coin Design
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint and the March of Dimes Foundation unveiled designs yesterday for a commemorative coin to be issued next year in honor of the March of Dimes. The unveiling coincides with the foundation’s observance of Prematurity Awareness Month Public Law 112-209, the 2015 March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2012, […]
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The Coin Analyst: 2014 Kennedy Silver Set Sales at US Mint site Open at 85,670
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek… The launch of the 2014 four-coin Kennedy half dollar 50th anniversary set on October 28 went much more smoothly than most people had expected it to go. Some buyers encountered minor issues when placing orders, but the vast majority said the process was much quicker and easier than it had […]
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The Future Of Numismatics
Posted by Jeff Garrett on the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation Weekly Market Report ….. We all have a stake in making sure there are more coin collectors in the future. A few weeks ago, I spent several days in Colorado Springs visiting the American Numismatic Association (ANA) headquarters. The focus of the visit was to help […]
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CCAC Recommends Annual Arts Medals Program
At the most recent meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), members discussed and passed a resolution recommending that the United States Mint implement a new arts medal program. The potential program was viewed as providing a new and important platform for the pursuit of design innovation and the advancement of American medallic art
Information on the US Mint’s New Catalog Site
The United States Mint has provided the following message related to the new retail website, which launched on October 1, 2014:
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Previewing the US Mint’s New Retail Website and Order Management System
This morning I had the opportunity to attend an online presentation and demonstration of the United States Mint’s new retail website and order management system. From what I witnessed, the new system will provide customers with a vastly improved experience when it launches on October 1, 2014
Looking Ahead to Late October US Mint Product Releases
As the United States Mint prepares for a relaunch of their retail website and ordering system, there will be a lengthy gap in new numismatic product releases extending to mid-October. In late October, two significant product releases are scheduled for which the US Mint has recently posted preliminary product pages
US Mint Website Blackout Dates, End of Subscription Discounts
The United States Mint has provided additional information related to the launch of their new retail website and ordering system. This page on their website describes the impact on customers and provides links to visual tour pages showcasing the new layouts and functionality
Philip Diehl Talks About the US Gold & Silver Bullion Program During His Term. VIDEO: 3:27
Philip N. Diehl, Former US Mint Director Interviewer: Charles Morgan, CoinWeek.com……. In this six part interview, Coinweek Content Manager Charles Morgan talks with Philip N. Diehl , who was the Director of the United States Mint from 1993 until 2000. In this part ONE of the interview, Mr. Diehl talks about the state of the […]
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New US Mint Retail Website and Order Management System
The United States Mint will soon launch a new retail website and order management system. This should provide a much needed update to the functionality and user experience for the Mint’s online customers
Recent Sell Outs at the United States Mint
A large number of numismatic products have recently sold out or concluded sales at the United States Mint. In some instances, the sell outs are only for a particular product option and the coins remain available within other options
1877 Half Union Pattern in Gilt Copper
The 1877 fifty dollar patterns, named half unions, were struck in both Large and Small Head varieties, both types using a common reverse. One specimen of each design was struck in gold (Judd-1546 and Judd-1548) and a small number of copper examples of each design were also produced (Judd-1547 and Judd-1549). Some of the copper […]
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The Coin Analyst: Are Coin Show Releases Good for Numismatics?
By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ………… As the dust settles on the largest and most important coin show of the year, the ANA’s World Fair of Money held in Rosemont, Illinois last week, it is a good time to take stock of the launch of the 2014 gold Kennedy half dollars, which has important implications […]
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U.S. Mint and American Numismatic Association Suspend Sales of 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half-Dollar Gold Proof Coin
The United States Mint and the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced today that sales of the 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half-Dollar Gold Proof Coin have been suspended at the World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Il. The Mint and the ANA made the decision to ensure the safety of those wanting to purchase the coin […]
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Reports that Dealers Hire Homeless, Army Spouses to Stand in Line for Gold Kennedy Half
by Hubert Walker According to CBS channel 4 (KCNC-TV) in Denver, coin dealers have hired numerous people to stand in line outside the Mint in order to purchase the first day issue of the 2014 50th Anniversary gold Kennedy half dollar. The report, which aired August 5, explains how at least two dealerships managed their […]
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CCAC Supports Potential 2015 24-Karat Gold Ultra High Relief Coin
During a teleconference meeting held this afternoon, the members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee expressed their support, enthusiasm, and excitement for potential 2015 24-Karat Gold Ultra High Relief Coins and accompanying Silver Medals from the United States Mint. Members commented on how the historic initiative could serve to fulfill former Mint Director Edmund Moy’s call for a neo-renaissance in American coin design
Potential Ultra High Relief Gold Coin and Silver Medal
A notice has been published in the Federal Register for an upcoming meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) to discuss a potential 2015 24-Karat Gold Ultra High Relief Coin and Silver Medal.
At this time, there have been no specific details provided on the potential products under consideration
Release Dates for First Spouse Coins, Baseball Young Collectors Set
The United States Mint has provided release dates for the two of this year’s First Spouse Gold Coins as well as the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Young Collectors Set. The First Spouse Coins have much earlier release dates compared to last year’s long delayed issues
Possible Price Increase for Gold Numismatic Products
Prices for the United States Mint’s numismatic gold products may be increased tomorrow. This would reverse the price decrease which took place last week
US Mint Numismatic Gold Coin Price Decrease Possible
Based on the available data, it is possible that prices for the United States Mint’s numismatic gold products may be decreased tomorrow. This would put the 2014-dated gold products at their lowest price levels thus far
US Mint Numismatic Gold Coin Prices Decreased
Prices for the United States Mint’s numismatic gold coins have been decreased following a decline in the market price of the precious metal. This reverses a price increase which occurred one week ago
The Real Diehl: The Inside Story of the Sacagawea Dollar
The Real Diehl is a weekly column by former United States Mint Director Philip N. Diehl, exclusively for CoinWeek ……….. This is the second in a series of articles in which I give readers an insider’s view of how Washington, DC, works (and doesn’t work) from my perspective as director of the U.S. Mint. The complete story of how […]
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Numismatic Gold Coin Price Increase Possible
Based on the available data, it is possible that the prices for the United States Mint’s numismatic gold coins may be increased tomorrow. The pricing change would impact the recently released 2014 Proof Gold Eagle products
The Coin Analyst: Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Launch a Great Success for Mint but Frustrating for Many Buyers
By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……….. March 27, when sales of the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coin series began, will be remembered as an exciting but for many collectors frustrating day when the U.S. Mint had its most successful commemorative coin launch in decades. In somewhere between 6 and 8 hours, depending on which source is […]
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Brooks Robinson Talks About Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin. VIDEO: 2:09
Brooks Robinson, National Baseball of Fame Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……… A lot of people are involved with the new baseball commemorative coin being produced by the US Mint. Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson was at the Whitman Convention to sign autographs and talk about the new coin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFX2Mxu4n88 Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. March, 2014 […]
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Young Collector Buys First Baseball Commemorative Coin. VIDEO: 2:01
Cole Bank, Collector Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com…….. The line stretched out of the building as folks queued up to purchase the new Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coin set. At the head of the line was a young man with a baseball hat who wanted to be the first person to add this new piece […]
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