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NGC To Accept Submissions at Summer FUN

June 9, 2021 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that it will be attending and accepting submissions for grading at the upcoming Summer FUN Convention. The summer Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention will be held July 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. NGC will be accepting submissions throughout Noon Eastern on Saturday, July 10th but note that if they hit their total submissions prior, they can shut down accepting coins earlier. If you are …

New Hampshire American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start June 15

June 8, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Innovation Dollar Reverse - New Hampshire (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales of the latest American Innovation Dollar next week. The New Hampshire dollar, honoring the invention of the first home video game console by Ralph Baer, will go on sale on June 15, 2021 at the Mint’s website. The Mint will be offering rolls and bags of the coins to collectors. The American Innovation $1 Coin representing New Hampshire recognizes the invention of the first home video game console …

United States Mint Sales Report – June 6, 2021

June 8, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending June 6, 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 had a good week in sales with 17,967 items sold in the previous week. Of the top 10 selling products for the Mint last week, all save one were releases …

Coin History – Franklin Half Dollar

June 7, 2021 by Clinton

1962 Franklin Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of NGC)

Throughout the history of coinage here in the United States, there are a few that are seemingly universally loved. The Saint Gaudens Double Eagle, the Morgan Dollar, and Indian Head “Buffalo” Nickel all come to mind. For many collectors, the Franklin Half Dollar is also on that list. Minted from 1948 to 1963, it is one of the shorter lived coins in our history but one of the be most beloved. In fact, it is …

Today’s Deal – Set of Proof 1990s Jefferson Nickels for $19

June 15, 2021June 7, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s deal is another series set that lets you add to your collection proof coins at a great price. Right now you can pick up a 10-coin set of Proof Jefferson Nickel coins from the 1990s for $18.99. That gives you every proof Nickel from the 90s in one purchase. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a …

Comprehensive Agenda Ahead of CCAC Meeting on June 15-16

June 7, 2021 by Clinton

The Citizen Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has a packed agenda for its next scheduled meeting. The meeting is slated for June 15-16 and will be held via teleconference and will begin at 12:30 PM Eastern on the first day. The June 15th session will run from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET), and the June 16th session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (ET). The agenda for each day will be looking at …

Today’s Deal – 2000 P & D Kennedy Half Dollar Set

June 4, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal brings you a great and inexpensive addition to your Kennedy Half Dollar collection. Today at the SmyrnaCoin store on Amazon, you can pick up a 2000 P & D 2-coin set of the Half Dollar for $9.99. Both coins are in brilliant uncirculated 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 to the site. Those commissions …

Unique 1854 New Orleans gold coin returns home

June 4, 2021 by Clinton

Back-of-unique-1854-New-Orleans-Quarter-Eagle-gold-coin

Historic sunken treasure is finally back in The Big Easy after a 167-year journey from the California Gold Rush, an arduous railroad trip across Panama, and being submerged more than 7,000 feet underwater when the S.S. Central America sank in 1857 (New Orleans, Louisiana) June 1, 2021 — A unique, sunken treasure gold coin that made its way from New Orleans to the California Gold Rush and then to the Panama railroad before going down with a famous ship has now …

NGC Hires Keith Moon as Senior Grading Finalizer

June 3, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing that the organization has hired renowned coin grader Keith Moon as a Senior Grading Finalizer with the company. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is excited to announce that Keith Moon, one of the country’s top coin graders, has accepted a position as Senior Grading Finalizer. He will join Mark Salzberg, Rick Montgomery, Scott Schechter, Ben Wengel and NGC’s other top vintage coin graders, ensuring …

United States Mint Clarifies Statement Regarding Silver Shortage

June 3, 2021 by Clinton

The U.S. Mint (usmint.gov) has issued a clarification to a statement it made last week regarding a global silver shortage. The original statement came in the announcement that the Mint was suspending the upcoming releases of the 2021 Denver & Philadelphia Morgan Dollars as well as the 2021 Peace Dollar. This was pointed out as being a direct result of the Mint’s site being crushed by the demand for the CC and O privy mark …