Information & News About United States Coins
What a world we live in readers, here on March 31, 2020. My guess is that the vast majority of you are in “Shelter in Place” mode as I have been the the past couple of weeks here in Colorado. My sincere hope is that all of you are safe and healthy as we struggle globally with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The pandemic has certainly had an impact on Numismatics with the Mint announcing product …
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has announced that their California offices in Orange County have been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The closure means that there are currently no coins being graded at the offices and collectors are encouraged not to send any coins in for grading at this time. The news of the closure came just a day after the offices had opened after being closed for a day back on …
Just days after announcing it would was available for pre-order, Whitman Publishing has now released the 2021 A Guide Book of United States Coins for purchase. The popular collectors guide book is $17.95 and available directly from the Whitman Publishing site. The Official Red Book A Guide Book of United States Coins is 74 Years young and going strong. Collectors around the country love the book’s grade-by-grade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution …
Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to fill in those Kennedy Half Dollar Proofs from the 1990s to your collection. Phanatic Sport Memorabilia has a great deal going on their Amazon store front. You can pick up a 10-coin set of Kennedy Half Dollars Proof Set for $39.99. 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 …
Whitman Publishing has issued the following Press Release announcing free shipping on pre-orders of any of the 2021 Red Book series they will be making available. All you have to do is use coupon code 21 when you check out and you’ll get the free shipping. The 2021 Red Book, technically named A Guide Book of United States Coins will be in its 74th edition next year and is considered a must-have for any collector. …
As expected, the United States Mint has confirmed that some upcoming products will have sale date changes or limited supplies due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The Mint, like much of the Federal government, State government, and business throughout the United States, has sent virtually all of their staff to work from home when possible. Minting of coins continues but in lower capacities. The Mint issued an email to customers yesterday indicating that some products will have …
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) has released the following Press Release concerning coin dealers and Shelter in Place orders. Throughout the United States, many states and local governments have issued Shelter in Place orders to combat the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. In short, dealers need to read the language of the orders from their state and local governments but likely are not exempt. ICTA has been contacted by many members who are requesting information …
The following is a Press Release from PCGS, announcing the sale of a rare 1804 U.S. Draped Bust Dollar from the D. Brent Pogue collection. The coin sold for a stunning $1.44 million. Known as “The King of American Coins,” an 1804 United States Draped Bust Dollar certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) as PCGS PR55 was sold for $1,440,000 by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on March 20, 2020. The Class III 1804 silver dollar …
The following is a press release from the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) who reminds collectors and investors to be weary of websites selling precious metals. Over the course of the past several days, 18 counterfeit sites have been identified by ACTF. The 11- year low in silver and the uncertainty of the economy during the COVID-19 crisis has triggered the rush to buy silver across the United States. The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) has been …
The United States Mint will begin sales of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2020 Uncirculated Coin Set today. The 10-coin set is priced at $16 and includes uncirculated specimens of all the 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. There are no mintage or production limits on the set nor is there a household limit on the number of sets you can …