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United States Mint and Royal Mint Collaborate on Mayflower Anniversary Coins and Medals

September 3, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Mayflower 400th Anniversary UK SIlver Coin Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint and Royal Mint of England announcing a joint coin and medal program commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing. WASHINGTON–The United States Mint (Mint) and The Royal Mint (United Kingdom) have collaborated to create two limited-edition sets marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. The story of the Mayflower is one that connects multiple communities, cultures, and countries. This transatlantic voyage brought 102 Pilgrims and migrants …

Mint Production Report – August 2020

September 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its monthly production report for August 2020. The report reflects that the Mint produced 1.657 billion coins in the month, a slight drop from the 1.697 produced in July 2020. Overall, the Mint has produced just over 9.8 billion coins in 2020. In August 2020, the Mint produced 814.4 million Lincoln Cents across the Denver and Philadelphia facilities. In Denver, 387.6 million were produced with the remaining 426.8 million …

Mint Releases Images of Upcoming 2020 End of World War II Gold Coin & Silver Medal

September 4, 2020September 3, 2020 by Clinton

2020 End of World War II Gold Coin Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has released the official designs and images of the upcoming 2020 End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coin and Medal Program. The program consists of a 24-karat 1/2-ounce gold coin and one-ounce medal of 99% silver. Both will be going on sale directly from the Mint on November 9, 2020. In January, CCAC released candidate images for the coin and medal. Both the gold coin and silver medal share a …

NCIC – Multiple Dollar Coins Stolen or Missing

September 3, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Crime Information Center Shield

The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is reporting the loss or theft of multiple PCGS graded dollar coins. The USPS Express package was being sent to Fresno, California. It arrived at the Los Angeles Distribution Center for the Postal Service, but has yet to be delivered to the recipient. Here is a list of the dollar coins that were in the package along with their PCGS serial numbers. 1904-S PCGS MS65+ CAC 30975171 1884 PCGS …

The Planchet Podcast Episode 6 Now Available

September 1, 2020 by Clinton

The Planchet Podcast by The American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society has published episode 6 of their podcast, The Planchet, titled Old Regime France and its Jetons The sixth episode of The Planchet features an interview with Dr. Jim McClellan, Professor Emeritus of Stevens Institute of Technology, where from 1977 he taught the history of science. McClellan is also a serious student of tokens, namely the jetons of Old Regime (pre-1789) France, and what these tell us about pre-Revolution French history that cannot be gleaned easily from …

NCIC Reports Two Significant Coin Thefts

September 1, 2020 by Clinton

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has reported two significant coin thefts and is asking for the public’s help. The first involved a United States Postal Service (USPS) package that was on its way to Danbury, CT. It’s last known location was in a Boston processing center. The complete list of coins involved is listed below. With the exception of a 1788 Vermont Copper, all of the coins have been graded by either PCGS or …

Mint Sales Report – August 30, 2020

September 1, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the week ending August 30, 2020. As expected, the first colorized coins from the Mint sold strong for the week, despite being available only a few days in the timeframe of the report. Annual sets and precious metal products also continued their strong 2020 showing. Unsurprisingly, the new Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Half Dollar and Silver Dollar were the top two selling items …