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2021-W American Eagle One-Tenth Ounce Gold 2-Coin Set Goes On Sale Today

August 5, 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 today. The set will feature two 2021-W American Eagle one-tenth ounce gold 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. The set is priced at $645 and will be available directly from the Mint on its …

United States Mint Site Punched – But Not Knocked Out

August 4, 2021 by Clinton

The good news is that the United States Mint site, by all accounts, did not go down during the onslaught of traffic with the latest Morgan Dollar releases. The bad news is that the United States Mint site got a bit shaky at the height of the traffic storm. But it survived, relatively unscathed, and that is a far cry better than the site’s performance just three months ago. As readers know, the Mint released …

ANS to Honor David Hendin at 2020 Gala

August 4, 2021 by Clinton

David Hendin (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Society)

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing that it will honor David Hendin with the Trustees’ Award at its Annual Gala. The 2020 Gala will be held on January 13, 2022 at the Harvard Club in New York City. The award is in recognition of Mr. Hendin’s contribution to the Society and numismatics broadly. Congratulations Mr. Hendin! Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the …

United States Mint Sales Report – August 1, 2021

August 3, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending August 1, 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 53,886 with nine of the top ten products sold by the Mint being released within the last week. The top selling product for the Mint las week was the …

ANS Announces Professor Nathan Elkins as Visiting Research Scholar

August 3, 2021 by Clinton

Dr. Nathan Elkins (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Society)

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing that Professor Nathan Elkins has jointed the society as Visiting Research Scholar. Dr. Elkins began his work with the Society on August 2, 2021. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Nathan Elkins, Associate Professor of Art History at Baylor University, will be joining the ANS as a Visiting Research Scholar starting on August 2, 2021. Specializing in …

2021-P Morgan and Peace Dollar Pre-Sales Begin August 10th

August 3, 2021 by Clinton

2021-(P) Peace Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open pre-sales of the 2021-P Morgan Dollar, the final 2021 Morgan to be released, as well as the 2021-P Peace Dollar, the only Peace Dollar being struck as part of the 100th anniversary of these coins both being in circulation. In 1921, the Morgan Dollar had its last year of circulation while the Peace Dollar started circulating the same year. For these 2021 coins, availability will be extremely limited. Only …

2021-D and 2021-S Morgan Dollar Pre-Sales Begin Today at Noon

August 3, 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 today. The 2021-D and 2021-S Morgan will be available for pre-order starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific directly from the MInt’s site. 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 …

Two Bits Podcast: Episode 10 – Numismatic Literature Roundup, Part 1

August 2, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 10 of its free podcast, Two Bits. In this episode, hosts Doug and Mitch discuss numismatic literature. The two look at both contemporary as well as classic works with a range of topics within those works. Join Doug and Mitch as they discuss some contemporary and classic works of numismatic literature, with subjects ranging from compelling moments in American history to the vast array of worldwide issues. Find out …

John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal Sales Begin Today

August 2, 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 later today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. 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 by the Mint last month. If you are enrolled …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – August 2, 2021

August 2, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to today, August 2, 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 806,500 bullion coins in the past week. This is just slightly down from the 809,500 sold in the previous week. As expected, the silver …