July 2021 - USCoinNews

Central States Numismatic Society Honors John Highfill with 2021 Q. David Bowers Award

July 29, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that John W. Highfill has been awarded the 2021 Q. David Bowers Award. The award hones those recognized for their devotion and scholarly contributions to Numismatics. The Central States Numismatic Society (www.CentralStatesNumismaticSociety.org) is presenting its annual Q. David Bowers Award this year to dealer, numismatic author and National Silver Dollar Roundtable Founder John W. Highfill of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. “The award, which was …

2021-W American Eagle One-Tenth Ounce Gold 2-Coin Set Goes On Sale August 5th

July 29, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Eagle One-Tenth Ounce Gold 2-Coin Set (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is set to release a special two-coin American Eagle set starting next week. The set will feature two 2021-W American Eagle gold one-tenth ounce coins, one with the original Type-1 design and the other with the new Type-2 design. Both coins will be struck in a Proof finish and will come in its own unique presentation case. At the time of this post, the United States Mint has not listed the …

2021-W American Eagle Gold Type-2 Proof Sales Begin Today

July 29, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Eagle Type-2 Gold Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Following the release of its silver counterpart last week – on a fortified website that withstood the onslaught of buyers – the United States Mint will open up sales of the 2021-W American Eagle Gold Type-2 Proof series of coins. Sales will begin on the Mint’s site at Noon Eastern on today, with no less than five products set for release. All of the American Eagle gold Type-2 products have production and household limits which you will …

2021-D and 2021-S Morgan Dollar Pre-Sales Begin August 3

July 27, 2021 by Clinton

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

After delays and website challenges, the United States Mint will finally begin offering the rest of the 2021 Morgan Dollar products next week. The 2021-D and 2021-S Morgan will be available for pre-order starting at Noon Eastern on August 3, 2021. Each coin is priced at $85.00 with a limited production of just 175,000 and a household limit of 3. These coins will sell out within minutes. The Morgan Dollar was designed by Mint Chief …

Virginia American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start Today

July 27, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Virginia American Innovation Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The next coin in the American Innovation Dollar series is set to be released later today. The Virginia American Innovation Dollar, honoring the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, recognized as an engineering marvel of the modern world. Sales of bags and rolls of the coin will start at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available directly from the United States Mint. For those who are enrolled in the American Innovation Dollar Bag & Roll …

United States Mint Sales Report – July 25, 2021

July 27, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending July 25, 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 314,065 products last week, the overwhelming majority of those sales coming in the form of the latest American Eagle release. The 2021-W American Eagle Silver Proof Type-2 was released …

ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists With Awards

July 26, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the recipients of key awards for the Association for 2021. These awards will be presented to the winners at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money on Thursday, August 12, 2021. That event is being held in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their service and dedication to …

John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal Sales Begin August 2, 2021

July 26, 2021 by Clinton

John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal will be available from the United States Mint starting next week. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Monday, August 2, 2021. Sales will only be available directly from the United States Mint on its website. The latest and final Presidential Medal for 2021 is priced at $65.00 with no production, mintage, or household purchase limit in place. Images of the latest medal were made available …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to today, July 26, 2021. The bullion sales report reflects bullion coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. This week’s report shows that the Mint sold 809,500 bullion products in the past week, up from the previous week’s 716,500. As is normally the case, the silver American Eagle was the …

NGC Promotes Eric Hogan to Grading Finalizer

July 23, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing that long time collector and grader Eric Hogan has been promoted to Grading Finalizer. Mr. Hogan has been with the company since 2011 and his role now will ensure accuracy and consistent for NGC graded coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is pleased to announce that Eric Hogan has been promoted to Grading Finalizer. Hogan’s promotion reflects his numismatic knowledge, exceptional grading ability and …