April 2021

Numismatic Literary Guild Names Charles Morgan Executive Director

April 12, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) announcing that Charles Morgan has been named as Executive Director of the Guild. Mr. Morgan replaces Ron Guth as Executive Director after Mr. Guth’s service in that capacity for the past three years. If Charles Morgan’s name sounds familiar, it should. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of CoinWeek. Editors Note: Clinton, Editor of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the Numismatic Literary Guild The …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to this morning, Monday, April 12, 2021. This week’s report shows that the Mint sold 612,500 bullion coins across the American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coin series’. As is normally the case each week, the American Eagle silver bullion one ounce coin was the top seller. Of the 612,500 bullion coins sold by the Mint last week, 596,000 of those were the …

United States Mint Releases Images of 2021 American Innovation Dollars

April 9, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the images of the 2021 American Innovation Dollars. This year, four coins will be released in the series, representing New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia. The Mint has released high resolution images of all four of the 2021 coins as well as information on the artists, engravers, and what each coin represents for the states being released. The American Innovation Dollar coin came about through legislation passed …

Candidates Announced for ANA Board of Governors

April 9, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the candidates for the ANA Board of Governors for 2021. Elections for the ANA’s board occur every two years and all of the terms for current board members are set to expire this year. A total of 12 people received the required 25 nominations from individual ANA members and/or clubs to be considered. Every two years, the terms of all American Numismatic …

Get Ready for the 2021 NGC Registry Awards!

April 9, 2021 by Clinton

The following is an announcement from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the 2021 NGC Registry Awards. The annual contest allows for members of the NGC Registry (free to join) a platform for them to register and display their certified coins. This year, more than $30,000 in prizes will be award. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is excited for the 2021 NGC Registry Awards, and we hope you are too! More than $30,000 in prizes will be …

Today’s Deal – 1960s Kennedy Half Dollar 40% Silver Set

April 8, 2021 by Clinton

1960s Kennedy Half Dollar 40% Silver Coins

Today’s Deal is an excellent opportunity to get the somewhat difficult to find 40% silver Kennedy Half Dollars. From 1965 through 1969, the Half Dollar contained 40% silver before moving to the Nickel-Copper clad in 1970 through to today. 1964 was the last year any circulating coin in the United States had 90% silver content. Right now, Hall of Fame Memorabilia has three of these 5-coin sets priced at $44.99 each including free shipping. US …

Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Chicago World’s Fair of Money

April 8, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Chicago World's Fair of Money Banner (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Association)

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) encouraging members of the Association to consider becoming a Money Talks presenter at the 2021 World’s Fair of Money. This year, the World’s Fair of Money will be held from August 10-14, 2021 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists …

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 5-Ounce Silver Coin Sales Start Today

April 8, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Tuskegee Airmen 5-Ounce Silver Coin Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is set to begin sales of the final five ounce American the Beautiful silver coin later today. The 2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site silver coin will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available directly from the United States Mint’s website and is priced at $229.00. The Mint will only be producing 20,000 of the coins but there is no household limit on the …

United States Mint Circulation Coins Production – March 2021

April 7, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has published its production figures for circulating coins that were produced in March 2021. The report, which outlines the number of coins the Mint produced at its Denver and Philadelphia facilities for general circulation, shows that 1,134,840,000 (1.134 billion) coins were produced last month. That is just slightly down from the 1.1634 billion produced in February 2021. Production of the Lincoln Cent increased to 608.8 million coins in March 2021, up …

NGC Announces Exclusive Partnership and Special Label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Coins

April 7, 2021 by Clinton

NGC National Law Enforcement Dollar Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing an exclusive partnership and special label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement commemorative coins. The exclusive label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement coins will feature a Memorial Fund logo and for each coin encapsulated, NGC all pay a royalty to the organization to support their initiatives. The 2021 National Law Enforcement coins are currently available for pre-order from the United States Mint. …