Information & News About United States Coins
Last week, the remaining 2019 Enhanced Reverse Proof American Eagle silver 1-ounce coins went on sale. In all, there were an estimated 60 of the coins available so the odds of actually being able to purchase one was long. Every Numismatist knew that they would go quick and they did – less than 10 seconds quick based on various reports. That was not unexpected. The issue for many was that, during the brief time that …
The United States Mint will begin selling the Women’s Suffrage Centennial commemorative products starting today. Sales of the 2020 commemorative’s line up of products will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. In all, there will be three different products available to honor the centennial of women’s rights to vote. The United States Mint has released the pricing scheduled for the upcoming Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative products in July and these commemorative products are expected to …
The United States Mint has released their weekly sales report for the week ending August 16, 2020. The report shows that one again, annual sets and bullion products remain strong sellers for the Mint as has been the case throughout much of 2020. Bullion sales in particular have spiked in recent weeks as collectors and investors purchase these products for portfolio diversification as the world continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Retaking the top selling …
The following is an announcement from the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo stating that the bourse planned for November has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to take place at the Baltimore Convention Center but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions in place on large gatherings in the state of Maryland, it was no longer possible to host the event at the venue. The Expo is looking for an alternative location to …
The following is a Press Release from PCGS, announcing that coin designer Justin Kunz will be featured in the grading company’s Signature Labels series. Kunze is the designer of the common Obverse of the Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. (Santa Ana, California – August 14, 2020) – Coin designer Justin Kunz is autographing Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) labels being paired with 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. Kunz designed the common obverse of …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Dani and they ask an interesting question regarding American Eagles. Will the 2020 issues of the American Eagle gold and silver coins be more valuable than others with the Reverse of these coins slated for change in 2021? Dani writes… Hi, I wanted to know if the American Eagle coins are going to be more valuable this year because of the change on the tails (Reverse) coming next year. …
The latest First Spouse gold coin, honoring the late Barbara Bush, will go on sale next week. The United States Mint will be offering both a Proof and Uncirculated half-ounce coin starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Thursday, August 20, 2020. A limit of one coin each per household is in place for this coin. The Mint will be producing 3,000 total Proof coins and 2,000 Uncirculated coins for this latest First Spouse …
The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced that Brent W. Howe has become the Association’s new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Howe took office on August 5, 2020. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) welcomed Brent W. Howe as its new chief financial officer (CFO) on August 5. Howe has a deep background in financial management and administration, with broad experience in the education, health care, manufacturing and defense sectors. Howe …
Today is your final opportunity to pick up one of the Enhanced Reverse Proof American Eagle silver 1-ounce coins from the United States Mint. Less than 100 of the 30,000 coins minted remain available and starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific, the Mint is set to sell those remaining coins. The coins is priced at $65.95 and comes in the blue velvet case that American Eagles come in these days along with a Certificate …
The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special designations and labels for the upcoming Women’s Suffrage Centennial commemorative coins and medals. The commemorative is slated to go on sales next week on August 18, 2020. NGC will be offering Early Release and First Release labels as well as a special pedigree for the coin and medal set commemorating the 19th Amendment. The coins and medal celebrate the 100th anniversary of …