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Mint Releases Images of The George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar

November 20, 2020 by Clinton

George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar Obverse (Image Coursety of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has released the high resolution images of the upcoming George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar. The first coin in the series since 2016, the Bush Presidential Dollar depicts the 41st President who served from 1989-1993. Previously, the Mint had only released line art of the coin shortly after its final design was approved. The law authorizing the new dollar coin – and the First Spouse gold coin for Barbara Bush – was signed …

ANA Announces Dates for 2021 Summer Seminar Series

November 20, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced the dates for the 2021 Summer Seminar Series. As has been the case previously, there will be two sessions. The first will be held June 19-24, 2021 while the second will be conducted June 26-July 1, 2021. Currently the plan is to host the 2021 Summer Seminar series in person, but the location is still undecided. Traditionally, the ANA has held the vent at Colorado College in Colorado …

H. R. 4104 – Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act Passes Senate

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Senate has passed H.R. 4104, the Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. The bill passed unanimously on November 16,2020 and is now heading to the President for signature into law. The bill was introduced in July 2019 in the House of Representatives but did not pass the House until September 2020. If the Act is signed into law, it would authorize the commemoratives to be produced in 2022. The bill calls …

H.R.1830 – National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Senate

November 19, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Senate has unanimously passed H.R. 1830, the National Purpose Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act. The act was passed on November 16, 2020 and now heads to the President for signature. When signed, it would authorize the commemorative coins to be made by the United States Mint in 2022. The bill was originally introduced to the House of Representatives in March 2019 before moving to the Senate in August last year. …

Mint Director Ryder Addresses Mint’s Website Issues

November 19, 2020 by Clinton

The United State Mint has issued the following Press Release from Mint Director David Ryder that addresses the Mint’s website’s recent issues during high demand sales of Numismatic products. In the release, Director Ryder outlines what happened and the ongoing investigation happening at the Mint to assure it doesn’t happen again. During the sale of the End of World War II American Eagles, Gold coin and Silver Medal, the Mint’s site become unresponsive to multitudes …

2020-W American Eagle Uncirculated Gold Coin Sales Start Today

November 19, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Eagle Uncirculated One Ounce Gold Coin (Image Courtesty of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020-W American Eagle uncirculated one ounce gold coin later today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific and purchases can only be made on the Mint’s website. This year, the 22-Karat coin is priced at $2,490. When sales begin, there will be just 7,000 of the coins available and there is a household limit of one coin. As has been the case throughout the …

Today’s Deal – 2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial 8-Coin Set

November 18, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a complete uncirculated set of the special 2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial set. This 8-coin set features both the Denver and Philadelphia Mint uncirculated coins with all four reverses featured that year. The set is being offered by SmyrnaCoin for $9.99 on their Amazon storefront. 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 …

CCAC Releases Design Candidates for Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medals

November 18, 2020 by Clinton

Katherine Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Design Candidates

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released the design candidates for the 2021 congressional gold medals honoring Dr. Christine Daren and Katherine Johnson of “Hidden Figures” fame. The committee met on November 17, 2020 and have narrowed down the potential designs of the two medals to roughly a dozen each. The law authorizing the congressional gold medals was passed on November 8, 2019 and is aimed “To award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson …

Mint Sales Report – November 15, 2020

November 18, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the week ending November 15, 2020. To the surprise of no-one, the End of World War II 7th Anniversary coin and medal were at or near the top of the list, despite challenges for the Mint’s website during their sale. Further, as has been a recurring theme for much of 2020, annual product sets continued to remain top sellers for the week. The top …

NGC Promotes Two Top Members of its World-Renowned Coin Grading Team

November 17, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation announcing the promotion of two of its top members of its coin grading team. Scott Schechter has been promoted to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer, and Ben Wengel has been promoted to Senior Grading Finalizer of World Coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is pleased to announce the promotions of Scott Schechter to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer and Ben Wengel to Senior Grading Finalizer of …