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Georgia American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Available February 11

February 4, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will begin sales of the limited edition Reverse Proof of the 2019 Georgia American Innovation Dollar on February 11, 2020. The coin, which comes in a four-panel holder, is priced at $11.50 each. Georgia was the fourth American Innovation Dollar released in the series in 2019, which will eventually have 53 coins when it is done in 2032. A total of five American Innovation Dollars have now been released. The bags …

Van Alfen Honored with ANA Burnett Anderson Memorial Award

February 4, 2020 by Clinton

The Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in Numismatic Writing is presented annually to a researcher, author or journalist in recognition of his or her body of work and career contributions in numismatics. First conferred posthumously to its namesake in 1999, at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 108th Anniversary convention, the award is intended to recognize quality and integrity in numismatic wordsmithing of every kind. This year’s recipient is economic historian and author Peter van …

Today’s Deal – 1996 Uncirculated Set with 1996-W Roosevelt Dime

February 3, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an opportunity to pick up a somewhat unique coin set from the United States Mint. The 1996 Uncirculated Set was different than any other such set throughout the 1990s. The 1996 contained the normal uncirculated specimens from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints but it also contained the rare 1996-W Roosevelt Dime. 1996 was the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Dime and to mark the occasion, the Mint produced a limited number of …

American Samoa Quarter Bags & Rolls Available Today

February 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will open sales of the new National Park of American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Collectors will have several product options available when sales begin on the 3rd. 100-coin bags will be available with the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco mint marks as well as roll sets from the various mint production facilities. Here is a breakdown and links to each of the …