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First Look! First Amendment to the United States Constitution 2021 Platinum Proof Coin – Freedom of Religion

January 22, 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)

The United States Mint has released the official image of the upcoming First Amendment to the United States Constitution 2021 Platinum Proof Coin – Freedom of Religion. 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 the Freedom of Religion, a right guaranteed to all United States citizens. Introducing the First Amendment to the United States …

American Numismatic Association 2021 Summer Seminar Cancelled

January 25, 2021January 21, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) today announced that its 2021 Summer Seminar, scheduled for June and July this year, has been cancelled. The primary reason for the cancellation is the overwhelming cost of hosting the event as the normal location was not available to the Association due to COVID-19 restrictions. Several members also expressed concerns about traveling during the ongoing pandemic that has now claimed over 400,000 lives in the United States. The ANA will …

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Official Images Released

January 21, 2021 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint has released the official images of the upcoming 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative coin. This follows the release of the line art for the coin earlier this month. The coin commemoratives the Mrs. McAuliffe, the first selected educator in the Teacher in Space Program in the 1980s. She, along with six other astronauts were killed during the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51L mission on January 28, 1986. The design of …

2021 Native American Dollar Official Images Released

January 21, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Native American Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesty of The United States Mint)

Early in January, the public was given a glimpse of the upcoming 2021 Native American Dollar Reverse design thanks the United States Mint releasing the line art for it. Now the Mint has released the official images of the coin, giving the first look of what the 2021 coin will look like in detail. The 2021 Native American Dollar, as well as the coin for 2022, will commemorate the military contributions of Native Americans to …

Today’s Deal – 2021 Handbook of United States Coins

January 20, 2021 by Clinton

Handbook of United States Coins 78th Edition

Today’s Deal is on the 2021 Handbook of United States Coins. Often referred to as the “blue book”, the Handbook is aimed at giving dealers and collectors a guide of the value of the coins in their collection. It serves as a reference point for what sellers can expect dealers to buy a coin for in today’s market. The book is in its 78th edition and is printed by Whitman Publishing and is available for $11.66 …

Mail Bag – Is it Easier Grading Worn Coins

January 20, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Bella and it is a question I suspect every collector at one time or another has debated. Is it easier to grade worn coins than it is coins that are closer to Mint state? Or is it easier grading Mint state coins over worn coins? Hi, I want to ask you if you think it is easier to grade coins with a lot of wear on them or if …

CCAC Releases Candidate Images of 2021 Peace and Morgan Dollars

January 25, 2021January 19, 2021 by Clinton

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

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) is currently meeting via audio conference and has released the candidate images of the upcoming 2021 Peace and 2021 Morgan Dollars. H.R. 6192, which is now Public Law 116-286, was signed by President Trump earlier this month and calls for the United States Mint to create a 2021 Peace Dollar and 2021 Morgan Dollar to honor the 100th anniversary of the transition from the Peace to Morgan coins in …

Mint Sales Report – January 17, 2021

January 19, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the seven day period ending January 17, 2021. The report shows an overall lackluster week for the Mint as there were no new products and the normal slow sales start to each new year was in full effect. However, the report shows that annual sets remained strong as well as multiple American Innovation Dollar products. Overall the Mint sold just 9,469 new Numismatic products …

Today’s Deal – 2000-2007 Native American Dollar Proof Set

January 19, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on an excellent set of proof Native American Dollar coins. The 8-coin set has the Proof coin from 2000 through to 2007, the first 8 years the Sacagawea Dollar was produced, for $34.99. That breaks down to $4.37 per coin, far below the average book price of $15. 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 …

South Carolina American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start Today

January 19, 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 South Carolina American Innovation Dollar later today. Sales will be on bags and rolls of the 2020 dated dollar coin, which will start at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the United States Mint’s website. The South Carolina coin honors educator and civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark. Educator and activist Septima Poinsette Clark has been called the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.” Born May …