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

1980-1989 Roosevelt Proof Mint Set

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 $16.99. That breaks down to $1.69 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 …

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CoinWeek Podcast #140: What Made Alexander Great?

CoinWeek Podcast

CoinWeek has rolled out their latest podcast, episode 140. In this 30 minute episode, uest host Mike Markowitz takes a look at Alexander the Great and what made him such an important historical figure in the ancient world. When Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BCE at the age of 32, his empire covered two million square miles and included an estimated 50 million people of many different languages, religions, and cultures. Today, the span of Alexander’s kingdom …

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Today’s Deal – 1959 Mint Proof Set

1959 Mint Proof Set

Today’s Deal is on the often difficult to find 1959 Mint Proof Set. This 5-coin set comes complete in US Mint packing, including the brown envelop that the sets were sold in. Today you can pick this fantastic Proof Set for your collection for $38.95. 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 commissions are used …

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PCGS Adds Three Senior Collectibles Experts, Two Tenured Team Members Promoted

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The following is a press release from PCGS announcing the addition of three senior collectibles experts to the staff as well as the promotion of two senior members of staff. (Santa Ana, California) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) recently welcomed to its team three key professionals with rich numismatic expertise and business experience. Joining the company are longtime collector and seasoned business executive David Steinberger as Vice President of Customer Experience, numismatist Sanjay C. …

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Mint Sales Report – August 2, 2020

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The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the week ending August 2, 2020. As has been the case throughout much of 2020, annual products once again dominated the top ten selling items for the week. The report also showed that bullion products such as the American Eagle silver and gold coins continued to sell well as collectors and investors buy them to strengthen their portfolios or collections. The top two selling …

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Today’s Deal – Aiernuo 20x Loupe

Aiernuo 20x Mangifying Loupe

When it comes to grading your coin, a solid magnifying loupe is a must. Today’s deal is on a great one from Aiernuo and is the one I personally use. Right now, you can pick up the 20x loupe with glass optics and a steel body for $8.99.  US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This Today’s Deal article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission …

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Enjoy 2020 “Gold Rush” Prudently, Advises Accredited Precious Metals Dealers

Accredited Precious Metals Dealer

The following is a Press Release from the Accredited Precious Metals Dealers (APMD) and the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) warning buyers of precious metals to be cautions and careful to avoid being taken in a multitude of schemes targeting investors and collectors. (Temecula, California) July 31, 2020 – Buyers of physical gold and silver during the 2020 “Gold Rush” should be wary of potential counterfeits in the marketplace, mistaking plated “gold coins” for bullion products, …

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