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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Helps Rid Marketplace of $1+ Million of Fakes in 2020

December 15, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) announcing that it has helped collectors, dealers and the general public with the removal of over $1 million in counterfeit coins and precious metal items. (Temecula, California) December 10, 2020 – Funded only by donations, the nonprofit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www.ACEFonline.org) worked with law enforcement agencies in 2020 to protect collectors, dealers and the general public by helping remove from the marketplace over …

Mint Sales Report – December 13, 2020

December 15, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the week ending December 13, 2020. The report shows that annual sets and bullion products remain top sellers for the Mint this week with the newest product release taking the top seller’s position for the week. That new product was the 2020 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. The Mint reported that 39,296 of the 50,000 sets were sold in its first week of availability. …

United States Mint Has Sold 30 Million Silver American Eagles in 2020

December 14, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Eagle Silver 1-Ounce Coin (Image Courtesy of The US Mint)

In its latest bullion sales report, the United States Mint is now reporting that over 30 million silver American Eagle bullion coins have been sold in 2020. That is well over double the amount sold in 2019. In total 30,089,500 ounces of silver American Eagles have been sold this year. Given that the coin is a one ounce coin, that means the same number of coins have been sold. That is over double the 14,863,500 …

2021 Florida United Numismatists Convention Cancelled

December 14, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from PCGS announcing that the 2021 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention has been cancelled. The cancellation of the event that was slated for January 7-10, 2021 is a direct result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with cases in the United States continuing to climb unabated. The cancellation of the 2021 FUN convention is the latest in what has been a nearly year-long string of coin shows and conventions being …

George H.W. & Barbara Bush Presidential Dollar Coin and First Spouse Medal Set Sales Start December 21

December 16, 2020December 14, 2020 by Clinton

The penultimate product from the United States Mint for 2020 is set to go on sale Monday, December 21st. The George H.W. & Barbara Bush Presidential Dollar Coin and First Spouse Medal Set will go on sale starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. The two coin sell will be priced at $25.00 with a production limit of 10,000 sets. There is no household limit on the number that can be …

Maryland American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start Today

December 14, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American Innovation Dollar Reverse - Maryland

The final American Innovation Dollar release of 2020 is set to go on sale later today. The Maryland American Innovation Dollar will go on sale starting at Noon Eastern today directly from the United States Mint. The latest dollar coin from the mint will be available in bags and rolls from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. In all, four products will be available, all of which have no mintage limit nor household limits on the number …

2020 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Sales Start Today

December 10, 2020 by Clinton

United States Mint Limited Edition 2020 Silver Proof Set (Image Courtesty of the United States Mint)

Later today, the United States Mint will open sales on the exclusive 2020 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific and only 50,000 sets will be available. A limit of two per household is in effect. This year, the set is priced at $201.00. The eight-coin set contains 99.9% silver versions of the following coins: 2020-S American Eagle 2020-S Roosevelt Dime 2020-S Washington Quarter (American Samoa) 2020-S Washington Quarter …

Mint Production Report – November 2020

December 10, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its monthly production report for November 2020 to the public. The report shows that across the Denver and Philadelphia Mint locations, 1.165 billion coins were produced in the month, slight decrease from October’s report. In total, the Mint has produced nearly 14 billion coins in 2020. As is normally the case each month, the highest production circulating coin in November 2020 was the Lincoln Cent. 560.8 million of the …

NGC Special Labels for 2020-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set

December 9, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Eagle from Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (Image Courtesty of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing they will be offering special labels for the upcoming 2020 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. The grading company outlines that the set must come sealed in the Mint’s packaging in order to qualify. NGC will offer special labels for coins in the annual eight-coin silver proof set. Submissions must be received in the sealed US Mint shipping box to be eligible for the set …

Mint End Production of 2020 American Eagle Silver Coins

December 9, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has informed companies in the Authorized Purchaser program of bullion coins that it has ceased production of the 2020 American Eagle silver coins. While demand remains strong for bullion products from the Mint, preparation for production of the 2021 “ASE” has now been started to meet demands early next year. The Mint informed Authorized Purchasers via email and American Precious Metals Exchange (APMEX) posted the news via their Twitter account. What …