June 2021 - USCoinNews

Today’s Deal – 3-Coin 1981 Susan B Anthony Dollar Set

June 30, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a great and affordable 3-coin set of Susan B Anthony Dollar coins. SmyrnaCoin through their Amazon storefront is selling a set of the 1981 dollars, one coin from all three Mint facilities, for $19.99. It is an easy way to add these somewhat scarce coins to your collection at a low cost. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will …

NGC Has Now Graded Over 50 Million Coins, Tokens, & Medals

June 30, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing that the company has now graded over 50 million coins, tokens, and medals it is illustrious history. The release also highlights some of the seven figure coins that the company has graded along with other interesting coins, tokens and medals since its beginnings in 1987. Readers are encouraged to visit the Press Release (link is above) to check out some of these fascinating …

United States Mint Sales Report – June 27, 2021

June 29, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending June 27, 2021. The report covers the previous seven days in numismatic product sales by the Mint and is separate from the bullion sales report. The report shows that the Mint sold 20,394 products for the week that ended on June 27th with the top selling product a bit of a surprise. Unlike last week, there was a mix of previous …

Today’s Deal – Complete 112-Coin Set (P,D) From The 50 States Quarter Series

June 29, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to complete, in one swoop, your 50 States Quarter set. The 50 States Quarter series ran from 1999 through 2009 and had a Quarter representing each state and six U.S. Territories. This set is all uncirculated examples from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints, a 112-coin set in all. SmyrnaCoin through their Amazon storefront is selling this massive set for $109.99. That is nearly half the price of the average …

PCGS President Brett Charville Stepping Down

June 28, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) announcing that the company President, Brett Charville, will be stepping down from his role. Mr. Charville will remain with the company until a successor is selected. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) President Brett Charville has announced he will be leaving the company but will remain part of the PCGS team while a successor is selected. “I’ve enjoyed and valued my time as President, …

Crime Blotter: Package With PCGS Graded Coins Goes Missing in Route to Missouri

June 28, 2021 by Clinton

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen or missing United States Postal Service (USPS) on its way from Nevada to Missouri. The package was reported lost or stolen last week and contained four PCGS graded Morgan Dollars. The package was sent via USPS Express Mail with a signature requirement from Nevada to Festus, Missouri. The package’s last scan was in Reno, Nevada and the United States Postal …

United States Mint Highlights Changes Coming to Type-2 American Eagle Obverse Designs

June 28, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released highlights of the changes coming to the Type-2 American Eagle Obverse designs for the gold and silver coins. The focus with the new Type-2 coins has been on the new Reverse designs but the Mint has taken time to make minor updates and security updates to the Obverse of the gold and silver coins. When the new designs were announced last year, the Mint made mention of some new …

Mint Updates American Eagle, Morgan & Peace Dollar Release Dates and Household Limits

June 23, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has issued a revised schedule for the release of the upcoming American Eagle Type-2 products as well as the Morgan and Peace Dollars. Sales were expected to begin of the American Eagle’s on July 1 but that has now been delayed to July 20 for the silver Eagle. For the gold Eagle, those dates move from July 8 to July 29. New Household Limits have also been put into place which …

Mint Explains Reasons Behind The Air Force Silver Medal’s Third Sales Delay

June 23, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint, for the third time, delayed the release of the United States Air Force silver medal yesterday. Originally scheduled to go on sale at Noon Eastern, sales never opened up with the medal being moved to a “TBD” status just prior to Noon. No explanation was given for several hours before an email was sent to the numismatic press. The reason for the delay came down to two specific reasons. First, the …

United States Mint Sales Report – June 20, 2021

June 22, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending June 20, 2021. The report covers the previous seven days in numismatic product sales by the Mint and is separate from the bullion sales report. The report shows that the Mint sold an impressive 29,432 products in the past week. In looking at this week’s report, nine of the top ten selling products for the week were released this year. Unsurprisingly, the …