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NGC and NCS Appoint NAC an Official Submission Center in Europe

March 19, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) announcing that it has appointed Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC) of Milan, Italy as its official submission center in Europe. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) have appointed Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC) of Milan, Italy an Official Submission Center in Europe. As an Official Submission Center, NAC can assist with submissions to NGC and NCS, as well as answer …

2022 American Innovation Dollars Design Candidates Released by CCAC

March 19, 2021 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released the candidate images for the 2022 American Innovation Dollars. The images and the designs being considered for the coins are a result from last week’s CCAC meeting held via teleconference last week. The 2022 American Innovation dollars will represent the next four states to be honored in the program. Those states include Kentucky, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont. A final selection of the designs will occur later …

Today’s Deal – Complete Non-Proof Presidential Dollar Set

March 18, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is for those who want to kick-start their Presidential Dollar Set collection in one swing. Smyrna Coin, at their Amazon store, is selling a complete, non-Proof Presidential Dollar Set for $249.99. That breaks down to $3.12 per coin, far below the $3.80 book price for these coins. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This Today’s Deal article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to …

ANA Resumes Library Lending To Members Today

March 18, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it will resume lending to association members from the Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library. The library has effectively been closed for a year as the association took measures to protect staff and members throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the shutdown last year was so quick that those who had books and materials on loan from the library were asked to keep it for several months. Members …

Today’s Deal – 1952 Franklin Half Dollar

March 17, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a beautiful 1952 Franklin Half Dollar. The common date Half Dollar is in choice brilliant uncirculated condition and has been hand picked by the seller for its luster and eye appeal. Today you can pick it up for $24.95, a great value for this coin in this condition. 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 …

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coins Have Started Shipping

March 17, 2021 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint has begun shipping the Christa McAuliffe commemorative coins to those who placed pre-orders earlier this year. The Proof and Uncirculated silver coin went on sale back in late January with the Mint stating at the time that orders would begin shipping on March 15, 2021. The Mint kept that date with notifications of shipment and tracking numbers provided to ordering customers. The pre-ordering process was new for the Mint on both …

H.R.1057 – National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act

March 16, 2021 by Clinton

H.R.1057 – National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act, has been introduced to the House of Representatives for consideration. This latest coin and numismatic related legislation calls for the production of commemorative coins to honor the national World War II memorial that is located in Washington, D.C. The memorial is located on the East end of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall and was dedicated in May 2004. The bill was introduced by …

United States Mint Sales Report – March 14, 2021

March 16, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its weekly sales report for the week ending March 14, 2021. For the week, the Mint sold 41,757 numismatic related products, all but one of these being a 2021 product. As expected, the American Eagle gold proof coins, which were released last week, dominated the top ten selling items list, having all five of the products make it into the top list. The top selling product for the Mint …

Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

March 15, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it is accepting entires for the Young Numismatist Literary Awards for this year. Entires must be received by April 1, 2021. Details on the awards and how to enter can be found below. Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three …

Newman Numismatic Portal Announces NNP Symposium March 19-21

March 15, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) announcing their next event will be taking place this week on March 19-21, 2021. The event is free (registration required) and will feature nearly 40 presentations on numismatic subjects over the course of the symposium. Following the positive response to the first Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) Symposium in August 2020, NNP is pleased to announce the next event, which will take place March …