NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with David J. Ryder, Two-time Director of the US Mint

2021-CC Morgan Dollar with Signature Label from David J. Ryder (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that two-time Director of the United States Mint, David J. Ryder, has signed an exclusive Signature Label deal with the company. David J. Ryder, the only two-time director of the US Mint in more than a century, has agreed to exclusively hand sign certification labels for Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®). Named one of Coin World’s Most Influential People (1960-2020), Ryder brought many exciting …

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Mint Director Ryder Addresses Mint’s Website Issues

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The United State Mint has issued the following Press Release from Mint Director David Ryder that addresses the Mint’s website’s recent issues during high demand sales of Numismatic products. In the release, Director Ryder outlines what happened and the ongoing investigation happening at the Mint to assure it doesn’t happen again. During the sale of the End of World War II American Eagles, Gold coin and Silver Medal, the Mint’s site become unresponsive to multitudes …

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Mint Director Ryder to Sign a Limited Number of End of World War II Silver Medal COA’s.

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The following email was sent to the Numismatic press, announcing that Mint Director David Ryder will be signing a limited number of the Certificates of Authenticity that will ship with the End of World War II Silver Medal. That medal goes on sale today at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The period from May 8 to September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. This month, the United States …

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Mint Director Ryder Warns of Product Delays Due to COVID-19

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United States Mint Director David Ryder has sent an email to all Mint customers, indicating that delays in Mint products and shipments could happen due to COVID-19. The Mint, which is part of the Federal government, is subject to rules put in place to combat the pandemic. That could, in short, lead to significant cut backs in staff. Those cutbacks could impact production as well as sales fulfillment and customer support. Here is Mr. Ryder’s …

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United States Mint Director David J. Ryder to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2020 National Money Show

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The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing that Mint Director David J. Ryder will be participating in events at the National Money Show in Atlanta this week. David J. Ryder is the 39th United States Mint Director. Mr. Ryder also led the Mint as its 34th Director from September 1992 to November 1993 during the administrations of President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton. WASHINGTON – The United States …

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Nine 2019 Proof Sets Signed by Mint Director Ryder

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During a visit to the San Francisco Mint facility, United States Mint Director David Ryder signed nine 2019 Proof Sets. Those sets will be randomly distributed to customers who buy the sets through the Mint’s site. The distribution will be completely random, meaning there is no way for you to order one. It is if your order is filled with one of those sets. Director Ryder’s signature will be on all of the various components …

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PNG Welcomes 17 New And Returning Members

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the marketplace’s top rare coin and paper money dealers, has announced 14 new member-dealers have joined and three former members have re-joined the group in recent months. “In early January, we announced changes in the membership categories, as well as half-priced dues for the first two years for new members. This is attracting excellent-quality candidates who embrace the organization’s consumer protection motto of …

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United States Mint Announces Waitroom for Upcoming Product Sales

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To alleviate high site traffic on product launch days, the United States Mint has announced a new virtual waiting room, Waitroom, for upcoming product launches. The Waitroom will premier on March 2, 2023, with the release of the 2023-W American Eagle silver proof. Last year, the Mint publicly admitted to site slowdowns and failed transactions, largely to automated bots on the site. The concept is simple: If you are on the Mint’s site prior to …

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The United States Mint Selects Stack’s Bowers to Sell 35th Anniversary American Eagle Coins

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The following is a Press Release from Stack’s Bowers, announcing that the United States Mint has selected the company to be the official seller of the 35th Anniversary American Eagle coins. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to announce that they have been awarded a contract from the United States Mint to auction the 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary coins as part of the firm’s Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction. The …

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Thomas Uram to Receive American Numismatic Association’s Highest Honor

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The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that Thomas Uram is the recipient of the Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award. The award is the highest honor issues by the ANA. Mr. Urma will be honored with the award at the World’s Fair of Money in August. Thomas Uram, a dedicated promoter of numismatics, is the recipient of the first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award, the …

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