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United States Mint Annual Report Released

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Annual Report for 2019. The report discloses the costs associated with coin production as well as profits made by the Mint. The report reflects that the Lincoln Cent and the Jefferson Nickel have, once again, proven more expensive to produce than their face values. The Lincoln Cent cost the Mint 1.99 cents to produce in 2019 when production, administration, and distribution costs are rolled together. The good news …

NGC Announces 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Special Labels

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced a series of special labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel. As shared last month, the United States Mint in 2020 will be releasing a West Point Mint Mark Jefferson Nickel for the first time. Like the 2019-W Lincoln Cent, the Nickel will come in three different versions: Uncirculated with the 2020 Mint Set Proof with the 2020 Proof Set Reverse Proof with the 2020 Silver Proof Set NGC …

Mint Opens Product Enrollment for 2020 Native American Dollars

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Native American Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Next week, the 2020 Native American Dollar will go on sale in rolls, bags, and boxes. Today, the U.S. Mint opened up the Product Enrollment program for this new coin. Essentially, this allows you to pre-authorize the Mint to send you the products of your choice when they become available next week. That means you don’t have to watch the clock and get on the Mint’s site to order. When you get to the landing …

Today’s Deal – 1968 Through 1999 Jefferson Nickel Proof Set

February 6, 2020 by Clinton

If you’ve been looking to get a jump start on your Jefferson Nickel proof coins, Today’s Deal is one for you. Right now Phanatic Sports Memorabilia has a 32-coin Jefferson proof set for $69.95 on their Amazon storefront. It includes every proof Jefferson Nickel from 1968 through 1999, all in gem Proof condition. It is a great deal for this many proof coins together. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles …

Founding Fathers 2020 Currency Set Available February 13

February 6, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint is gearing up to begin sales of its next currency set sell in cooperation with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Founding Fathers 2020 Currency Set will go on sale at Noon Eastern next Thursday, February 13, 2020. The set is priced at $21.95. It features a $1 and $2 Federal Reserve Note, both of which have a serial number starting with “2020” Each set features a Series 2017 $1 …

American Samoa 5-Ounce Silver Coin Available Today

February 6, 2020 by Clinton

Just a few days after the latest America the Beautiful Quarter release for American Samoa National Park, the United States Mint will open up sales of the 5-ounce silver coin as part of the program. The 99.9% pure silver bullion coin will be priced at $178.25 and you will be to buy it directly from the Mint’s website. Sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. For those that are new to collecting, these …

Today’s Deal – 1997 Prestige Proof Set

February 5, 2020 by Clinton

A few weeks ago, I featured a Today’s Deal on the 1983 Prestige Proof Set. That was the first year that these special Proof Sets were available from the United States Mint. Today’s Deal is on the 1997 Prestige Proof Set, the last year the Mint made these sets. Today you can pick one up for $68.45 which is substantially less than the book price for the set. US Coin News is an affiliate partner …

Native American Dollar Bags, Boxes and Rolls Available February 12

February 5, 2020 by Clinton

The 2020 Native American Dollar, featuring activist Elizabeth Peratrovich , will be available from the United States Mint starting Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available in bags, boxes and rolls and will be available directly on the Mint’s site. The 2020 Native American $1 Coin reverse (tails side) design features a portrait of Elizabeth Peratrovich, whose advocacy was considered a deciding factor in …

Mail Bag – Is The Cent Going Away?

February 4, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag asks a question that many have been asking for years. Is the Cent going away? The short answer is no, but it is a bit more complicated than that short answer. Specifically, the question today came in from Adam. Hi, I hear rumors that the cent is going to be going away soon. Is that true? Won’t that drive up the cost to collect them? Thanks, Adam Let’s unpack the questions from …

Today’s Deal – 2018 American Innovation Dollar 2-Coin Set

February 4, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great chance to start collecting a coin series from the beginning. The 2018 American Innovation Dollar was the first in the set to be released. The series will go through 2032, celebrating an innovation or inventor from each state and U.S. Territories. You can read about the series in this Coin History article. However, in 2018 a collectors kick-off coin was released, celebrating the signing of the first patent in the country …