September 2021 - USCoinNews

Mint Confirms American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Coins to be Sold as A Set

September 30, 2021 by Clinton

In August, the United States Mint listed a single product SKU for the 2021 American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof coins. At the time, I speculated that the Mint could be consolidating down the Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof coins from individual releases to a single release. That now is now confirmed by the Mint. In an email sent to Enrollment Program subscribers, informing them that their enrollments would now be converted from individual coins to a …

2021-W American Eagle Gold Uncirculated (Type-2) Goes On Sale October 7th

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by Clinton

2021-W American Eagle Uncirculated (Type-2) One Ounce Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The final American Eagle of 2021 is set to go on sale next week on October 7th. The 2021-W American Eagle gold (Type-2) one ounce Uncirculated coin will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific and will be available directly from the United States Mint’s website. Only 9,100 of the coins will be available on October 7th and there is a household limit of one coin. A price for the coin has not …

Coin History – The Kennedy Half Dollar

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by Clinton

1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of NGC)

It is possible, although not certain, that if President John F. Kennedy had not been assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, we could still be carrying Franklin Half Dollars in our pockets. The events of that November day changed the United States – and arguably the world – and that included the half dollar coin. As I shared in the Coin History article on the Franklin Half Dollar, the assassination of Kennedy brought …

Today’s Deal – 2003 Mint Proof Set

September 29, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great way to add to your US Mint Proof Set collection. Today you can pick up the 2003 Mint Proof Set, which contained 10 coins in total, for $14.99. That is well below the issue price of $19 and is about the average price across various dealers. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contain links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to …

Long Beach Expo Opens Doors This Week

September 29, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Long Beach Expo, highlighting the show’s opening this week in Long Beach California. The Expo will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center from September 30 through October 2, 2021. The Long Beach Expo, the largest coin, currency, stamp, and sports collectible show on the West Coast, will return for the first time since 2020 when it opens its doors to the public this week from …

2021 Uncirculated Coin Set Sales Begin Today

September 28, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Uncirculated Coin Set (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2021 Uncirculated Coin Set later today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific, the normal release time for Mint products. The sets are priced at $25.25 this year with no mintage, production or household limit in place. The set this year will include 14 total coins. If you are enrolled in the Mint’s Enrollment Program for the Uncirculated Coin Set, check your email. You have likely …

United States Mint Sales Report – September 26, 2021

September 28, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending September 26, 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 66,811 products last week. This is down significantly from previous report but there were no new products released in the report window. The top selling numismatic item for the …

Today’s Deal – 1996 Uncirculated Set with 1996-W Roosevelt Dime

September 27, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an opportunity to pick up a somewhat unique coin set from the United States Mint. The 1996 Uncirculated Set was different than any other such set throughout the 1990s. The 1996 contained the normal uncirculated specimens from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints but it also contained the rare 1996-W Roosevelt Dime. 1996 was the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Dime and to mark the occasion, the Mint produced a limited number of …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – September 26, 2021

September 27, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report to Sunday, September 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 565,000 bullion products to Authorized Purchasers. This is down significantly from last week’s 1.5 million products sold. The one ounce silver American Eagle bullion coin …

Treasury Announces New U.S. Mint Acting Director Effective October 1st

September 25, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the United States Department of the Treasury announcing that U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder will be leaving the Mint effective October 1st, being replaced by Alison Doone. Mrs. Doone will be the new Acting Director of the Mint. Mr. Ryder leaves after serving as the 34th and 39th Director of the United States Mint to pursue other opportunities. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Alison …