January 2021 - USCoinNews

Two Bits Podcast Episode 7: Ancient Greek Coinage Now Available

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 7 of their official podcast, Two Bits. The one hour and fifteen minute episode discusses the history, economics, and artistry of coinage of the ancient Greek world. Join Doug and Mitch as they discuss the history, economics, and artistry of coinage in the Greek world. They also offer suggestions for starting an affordable collection of these ancient artifacts, and review some recommended reference works. Find out why …

First Look! United States Air Force Silver Medal

January 29, 2021 by Clinton

United States Air Force Silver Medal Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has released the first official images of the upcoming United States Air Force Medal. The 2.5-ounce medal will be available starting February 22, 2021 directly from the Mint. The medal will be priced at $160 and while there is no production limit on the medal, there will be a household limit of 1 when sales begin. Initially formed as a part of the United States Army on 1 August 1907, the United States …

2021 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin Sales Begin February 4

January 28, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Eagle Platinum - First Amendment to the United States Constitution 2021 Platinum Proof Coin - Freedom of Religion (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

After getting a first look at the Obverse of the 2021 American Eagle Platinum Proof coin, the United States Mint is preparing to open up sales to the limited production coin. Sales of the coin will begin on February 4, 2021 at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The platinum proof coin is the first in what will be a five year series of coins honoring the First Amendment of the Constitution. The first coin, honors …

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Coins Sales Start Today

January 28, 2021 by Clinton

2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Silver Dollar Obverse

After announcing the release date over the past weekend, the United States Mint will begin sales of the 2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum commemorative coins later today. Sales will be exclusively on the Mint’s website and will begin at their regular time of Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The set of commemoratives will consist of a $5 gold coin, a silver Dollar coin, and a clad Half Dollar coin, all with unique designs. …

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Sales Start Today

January 28, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe commemorative coin, both in Proof and Uncirculated finishes, later today. Sales will begin at their normal time of Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. News of the coins going on sale today broke over the past weekend when the Mint updated its production schedule for 2021. Traditionally, the Mint releases commemorative coins towards the middle of the year and here at …

United States Mint Release American Eagle Platinum First Amendment Series Line Art

January 28, 2021 by Clinton

2025 American Eagle Platinum - Right to Petition

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing the five year American Eagle Platinum series of coins, honoring the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. The United States Mint (Mint) announced today that it is launching a new five-year Platinum Proof Coin Program series starting in 2021 and continuing through 2025. This new five-year series is part of the program legislated by the 104th Congress in …

Whitman Expo March 2021 Baltimore Event Cancelled

January 27, 2021 by Clinton

Chalk up another coin expo cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Whitman Expo has announced that its Spring event slated for March has been cancelled. This is due to the restrictions in place in Maryland and the city of Baltimore in efforts to contain the pandemic, which has now claimed over 415,000 Americans in the past year. Below is the full Press Release from the Expo. The March 25–27, 2021, Whitman Coin & …

New Details on The 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars

January 27, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Morgan Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

As reported last week, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met on January 19, 2021 via audio conference to discuss the 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars that are to be created under the 1921 Silver Dollar Coin Anniversary Act. During the meeting, candidate images of the two coins were released and now, thanks to CoinWorld, we now have more details on what the Mint plans to do on striking of these coins. According to April …

Tubman $20 Note Now Seems Likely – and Soon

January 27, 2021 by Clinton

With the change in administration, it seems likely that Harriet Tubman will appear on the $20 Note – and soon. The change in direction on the note from the Trump administration to the Biden administration came via Biden’s White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki earlier this week that the Treasury Department is resuming the efforts to put Tubman on the $20 note and is making efforts to “speed up that effort” The Treasury Department is …

Mint Sales Report – January 24, 2021

January 26, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the seven day period ending January 24, 2021. This week’s top ten selling items list was dominated by American Innovation Dollar products, particularly those of the recently released South Carolina coin. In all, American Innovation Dollar products occupied six of the top ten selling item slots in this week’s report. For the week, the Mint sold a total of 25,682 numismatic products. The top …