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Coin History – The Roosevelt Dime

November 18, 2019 by Clinton

The Roosevelt Dime is one of the longest production coins without any design changes in our nation’s history. Released in January 1946, aside from alloy changes from silver to the nickel-clad version of today, the 10 cent piece has remained unchanged as it honors President Franklin D Roosevelt. The move to change the Dime began almost immediately after President Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945. Historically, Roosevelt was a towering figure, leading the United States …

New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee

November 18, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint announced the appointment of Dr. Lawrence S. Brown to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. This appointment for a statutory term of four years will fill the vacancy on the CCAC created by the term expiration of Erik Jansen. A life-long numismatist, Dr. Brown traces his fascination with coins back to his adolescence in …

John Quincy Adams Presidential Medal Sales Start Today

November 18, 2019 by Clinton

The fourth and final silver Presidential Medal is set to go on sale today. The medal honoring the United States sixth President, John Quincy Adams, will be available to collectors starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Monday, November 18, 2019. Like the other Presidential Silver Medals, the John Quincy Adams medal measures 1.6″ in diameter and features a plain edge. The Obverse was designed and engraved by Moritz Furst while the Reverse was designed …

PCGS Partners With APMEX for 2020 American Silver Eagles Project

November 18, 2019 by Clinton

Illustration for APMEX Mint Direct Premier PCGS FirstStrike

Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has partnered with APMEX (www.APMEX.com), the largest online retailer of precious metals, to offer an exciting new product geared toward bullion enthusiasts beginning in 2020. It combines APMEX’s popular MintDirect® products with desirable PCGS FirstStrike® certification eligibility. For years, APMEX has had success selling United States Mint products sealed in protective plastic to ensure they remain in the same unopened, untouched, unsorted and unsearched condition just as they were received …

Bressett Burglary Update Lists Full Extent of Theft

November 18, 2019 by Clinton

Earlier in the month I reported on the burglary of famed Numismatist Ken Bressett’s home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The break-in to the Bressett residence happened on November 2, 2019. Now we have a better picture of the extent of the theft. The Colorado Springs, Colorado police department along with the Numismatic Crime Information Center has released a full list of the items stolen in the robbery. Several pieces of spade, knife, Key and other …

River of No Return 5-Ounce Silver Coin Now Available

November 14, 2019 by Clinton

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness 5-Ounce Silver Coin

As previously reported, the Frank Church River of No Return 5-ounce silver coin is now available. The coin is selling for $154.95 and available directly from the United States Mint’s site. The hefty five-ounce round bares the same Obverse and Reverse of the latest ATB quarter, commemorating the Idaho wilderness. However, unlike the reed edge of the Quarter, this silver coin has a smooth edge with its metal quantity imprinted on it. The River of …

Silver American Eagle Reverse Proof Sells Out in 20 Minutes

November 14, 2019 by Clinton

2019-S American Eagle Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof

If you were hoping to get your hands on the 2019-S American Eagle Reverse Proof, chances are you’ve missed out. The latest iteration of the bullion silver coin went on sale today at Noon Eastern. All indications are that it sold out in less than 20 minutes. Only 30,000 of the coins were produced so it was an automatic that it would be a quick sellout. But many users on Reddit and Twitter reported unable …

Today’s Deal – BCW 2×2 Coin Holder 100 Pack for $11

November 12, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great chance to stock up on 2×2 coin holder flips. Over at Amazon, you can pick up a 100 count pack of BCW 2×2 coin flips, with inserts, for $11.99. That’s .09 Cents per flip which is a great deal. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to …

New Jersey American Innovation Bags & Rolls go on Sale November 21

November 12, 2019 by Clinton

New Jersey American Innovation Dollar Reverse

The United States Mint is gearing up for the New Jersey American Innovation Dollar to go on sale. 100-coin bags and 25-coin rolls will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on November 21. There are no household buying limits on any of the products. In all, there will be four different bags or rolls released on the 21st. 25-Coin Roll (Philadelphia) – $32.95 25-Coin Roll (Denver) – $32.95 100-Coin Bag (Philadelphia) – …

John Quincy Adams Presidential Medal Sales Start November 18

November 11, 2019 by Clinton

The fourth and final silver Presidential Medal is set to go on sale later this week. The medal honoring the United States sixth President, John Quincy Adams, will be available to collectors starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Monday, November 18, 2019. Like the other Presidential Silver Medals, the John Quincy Adams medal measures 1.6″ in diameter and features a plain edge. The Obverse was designed and engraved by Moritz Furst while the …