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NCIC Asks for Help Location a PCGS Graded 1900 Double Eagle

January 26, 2021 by Clinton

Numismatic Crime Information Center Banner

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 1900 Double Eagle. The PCGS graded Double Eagle has not arrived at its destination after several weeks and has been reported missing or stolen. The coin was shipped via USPS from New York to Palos Verdes Estates, California. The last scan of the package was in the Los Angels area but it has never been received by the recipient. …

The Planchet: A Conversation with Irene Soto Marín

January 26, 2021 by Clinton

The Planchet Podcast by The American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the first episode of the second season of their excellent podcast, The Planchet. In this first episode of the new season, the ANS hosts an extensive interview with Dr. Irene Soto Marin, Assistant Curator of Numismatics at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology and Assistant Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan. Season 2 of The Planchet podcast kicks off with a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Irene Soto Marín, Assistant …

Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal Sales Start February 1

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

After releasing the official images of it last week, the United States Mint will begin sales of the Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal next week. The medal, honoring the eighth President of the United States, will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on February 1, 2021. Like the previous medals in the series, the Van Buren medal will be 99.9% silver. The Reverse of the medal will be the common one …

PCGS Announces Long Beach Expo Replacement Crossover Special

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing a special discount on crossover grading in honor of the now cancelled Long Beach Coin Expo. The Expo had been slated to take place next week in Long Beach, California but has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and local restrictions in place on large gatherings. Coins must be postmarked by February 3, 2021 in order to receive the discount. …

South Carolina American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Sales Start February 1

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

South Carolina American Innovation Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the Reverse Proof finish coin of the South Carolina American Innovation dollar next week. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site starting February 1, 2021. The coin will be priced at $11.50 with a limit of 5 coins per household. In total, only 50,000 of the coins will be available. The South Carolina coin honors educator and civil rights activist Septima …

Mint Bullion Sales Report – January 25, 2021

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint as updated its daily Bullion Sales Report through today, January 25, 2021. The report shows that the Mint has now sold 5.047 million bullion coins across the American Eagle lineup of coins, the bulk of which has been the silver American Eagle. As of January 25, 4.775 million of the silver American Eagle bullion coins have been sold. This is an increase of 100,000 coins over last week’s report. The number …

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Coins Sales Start January 28

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

2021 National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Commemorative Gold Coin Reverse

In another surprise move over the weekend, the United States Mint has set the release date for the series of commemorative coins honoring the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. The series of coins, seven in all, will be released on January 28, 2021 with sales beginning at 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 …

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Sales Start January 28

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

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

In a surprise change to the production schedule for 2021, the United States Mint will begin sales of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Dollar later this week, on January 28th. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific and the commemorative will only be available directly from the United States Mint. Traditionally, the Mint releases commemorative coins towards the middle of the year and here at USCoinNews.com, the assumption was that trend would continue. …

First Look! Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal

January 22, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the official image of the upcoming Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal. The medal, honoring the eight President of the United States, will be available on February 1, 2021 starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Like the previous medals in the series, the Van Buren medal will be 99.9% silver. The Reverse of the medal will be the common one that has been used on all of the …

The American Numismatic Society announces death of its Trustee and former President, Sydney F. Martin

January 22, 2021 by Clinton

Sydney F Martin (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Society)

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has announced that Trustee and former President of the Society, Sydney F. Martin, has passed after a long battle with cancer. Sydney Furman Martin, of Amelia Island, FL, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2021, after a protracted battle with cancer. An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world-renown collector, he was born on Dec. 21, 1945, at the Smoky Hill (Kansas) Air Force Base to Furman C. Martin Jr. and Naomi Louise (Stevens) …