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Mark Borckardt named 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association

March 18, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Heritage Auctions announcing that Senior Numismatist Mark Borckardt has been named the 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association. Heritage Auctions Senior Numismatist Mark Borckardt received one of the highest individual honors within the hobby when he was named 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association. “This honor is important to me,” Borckardt said. “This award validates my numismatic work over many …

Central States Numismatic Society Cancels 2020 Convention Due to COVID-19

March 17, 2020 by Clinton

The Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) has announced its cancellation of its 2020 convention. The event, scheduled for April 22-25, 2020 is being called off due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. It is the latest Numismatic-centric event to be cancelled. Our focus is the safety and health of our booth holders, exhibitors, collectors and the general public. Therefore, in accordance with recommendations from health officials to cease activities where people gather together in large and …

ANS Issues Open Letter to Members on COVID-19 Response

March 17, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society‘s Executive Director, Dr. Giles Bransbourg, issued the following open letter to ANS members over the weekend. The letter address how the society is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and working to keep the work of the ANS going during this challenging time. March 13, 2020 Dear ANS Members, As you know, we are facing a challenging public health situation. On behalf of the American Numismatic Society and its staff, I am …

Today’s Deal – A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

March 16, 2020 by Clinton

While many of us are at home for the next 14-28 days in self imposed quarantine for Coronavirus (COVID-19), Today’s Deal could help you pass the time and learn something too. It is on what is arguably a must-have book for those who are Lincoln Cent collectors. The 3rd edition of A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents is on sale right now at Amazon for $17.20. It is a great book to learn about this coin and its place in …

United States Mint Closes Public Tours and Gift Shops in Response to COVID-19

March 16, 2020 by Clinton

Like many businesses across the country, the United States Mint is taking measure to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. On Friday, the Mint announced that the public tours offered at the Denver and Philadelphia Mint locations would be suspended. No time line was provided on when these tours would be resumed. In addition, gift shops at both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints have been closed as has the Coin Store in …

Mint Out of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins

March 13, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint yesterday informed Mint Authorized Purchasers that they are temporarily out of American Eagle silver bullion coins. Numismatic News first reported the email that the Mint sent out, which indicated that the Mint had sold some 300% more in the first few weeks of March than were sold in February. This is to inform you that we have temporarily sold out of American Eagle silver eagle bullions. Our rate of sale in …

Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 by Clinton

The Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo scheduled for this coming week has been cancelled. The expo was scheduled to take place March 19-21 at the Baltimore Convention Center but due to a Maryland State of Emergency limited large crowds, all bourse (exchange) activities have been cancelled. The State of Emergency in Maryland is due to the continued spreading of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States. The Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo becomes the first …

Three International Coin Shows Impacted by COVID-19

March 12, 2020 by Clinton

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to spread and now declared a pandemic, Numismatics is not exempt from the range of events being cancelled globally. While coin shows to date have not been impacted here in the United States, three international shows have either been postponed or cancelled in the past few weeks. The Singapore International Coin Fair was slated for this month but has been moved to August 14-16, 2020. The event will still take …

2020 American Eagle Gold Proof Series Set for Release March 19th

March 12, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American Eagle Gold Proof (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is ramping up to being sales of the 2020 American Eagle gold proof series of coins. The coins will be sold either individually or as a set starting on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific directly on the Mint’s site. As with previous years, there will be four different coins in the 2020 American Eagle gold proof series. All of the coins will share …

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Releases Candidate Images For 2021 American Innovation Dollars

March 11, 2020 by Clinton

As a result of the first day of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting on March 10, 2020, we now have the candidate images for the Reverse of the 2021 American Innovation Dollar series. CCAC released the candidate images late yesterday for the 2021 coins representing New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, and North Carolina. The American Innovation Dollar series all has a common Obverse (heads) of the Statue of Liberty with the Reverse (tails) …