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H.R. 6555 – United States Semiquincentennial Quarter Series Act Introduced

May 14, 2020 by Clinton

Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) has introduced H.R. 6555, the United States Semiquincentennial Quarter Series Act to Congress. The bill was introduced on April 17, 2020 and would allow for a series of Quarters to be made to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America in 2026. The Secretary may issue quarter dollars in 2026 with up to five different designs emblematic of the United States Semiquincentennial. One of …

Long Beach Expo Cancelled Due to COVID-19

May 14, 2020 by Clinton

The Long Beach Expo has announced that it has cancelled its June event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The expo had been slated to take place June 4-7, 2020 at the Long Beach Convention Center in in Long Beach, California. The good news is that the Expo plans to return September 17-19, 2020. The Long Beach Expo, leading coin, currency, stamp and sports collectible show on the West Coast, today …

Today’s Deal – 1980-1989 Roosevelt Proof 10 Coin Set

May 13, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to fill in those modern S Mint Mark proof Roosevelt Dimes missing from your collection. Over at Amazon, you can pick up a 10-coin set of the 1980 through 1989 Proof Roosevelt Dime for $15.99. That breaks down to $1.59 per coin, on average about a dollar less per coin compared to their book value. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked …

NGC Now Attributing Tomaska Die Varieties for Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars

May 13, 2020 by Clinton

Tomaska Die Variety Designation Label from NGC

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has issued the following Press Release announcing the attribution of die varieties based on the work of Rick Tomaska. The attribution can be requested through the company’s VarietyPlus service. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is now attributing Proof Franklin Half Dollars and Proof Kennedy Half Dollars according to the die varieties cataloged by Rick Tomaska in Cameo and Brilliant Proof Coinage of the 1950 to 1970 Era. Submitters can request the attribution for …

Mint Sales Report – May 10, 2020

May 12, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the 7-day period ending May 10, 2020. The report shows that Proof Sets remain the top sellers for the Mint, adding to an already long multi-week streak of either the 2019 or 2020 sets being the top seller. The 2020 Proof Set with the 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Proof remained the top selling product for the Mint. This is the third week in a row …

Today’s Deal – 2003 Mint Proof Set

May 12, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great way to add to your US Mint Proof Set collection. Today you can pick up the 2003 Mint Proof Set, which contained 10 coins in total, for $10.39. That is well below the issue price of $19 and is about the average price across various dealers. 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 …

NGC Celebrates the 2020-S Basketball Hall of Fame Enhanced Finish Half Dollar

May 12, 2020 by Clinton

NGC Enhanced Finished Basketball Hall of Fame Half Dollar

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing special designations and labels for the upcoming Enhanced Finished Half Dollar in the Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative series of coins. On June 4, along with the other highly anticipated coins in the 2020 Basketball Hall Fame Commemorative Coin program, the US Mint will release a 2020-S Basketball Hall of Fame Enhanced Finish Half Dollar as part of a special Kids Set. This is …

Weir Farm America the Beautiful Products On Sale May 18

May 11, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Weir Farm National Historic Site Reverse

After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Mint is gearing up to start up Numismatic product sales once again. The first of these products will be a handful of new ones for the America the Beautiful Quarter series for Weir Farm National Historic Site. Rolls, Bags, and the five-ounce coin all go on sale next Monday, May 18, 2020. Sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The Weir …

1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Sells for Record $81,562

May 11, 2020 by Clinton

1938 Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollar (Image Courtesy of GreatCollections)

As a general rule here at USCoinNews, I don’t post much about high-end coin auctions. Not because I don’t find them interesting, but more about one of the founding principles of the site: Focus is on those who enjoy the hobby, for the hobby and not necessarily for investments. But everyone once in a while a coin gets sold at auction that is just to impressive to pass on tell others about it. That’s the …

Donna Frater named new ANA Director of Development & Membership

May 8, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing that Donna Frater has been named the new Director of Development & Membership for the Association. Frater replaces long time ANA Director Cary Hardy who has moved to another not-for-profit organization. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced this week that Donna Frater has been named the new director of development and membership. Frater most recently served as the Association’s manager of development. Frater …