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NGC Announces Special Designations for Platinum 2020-W American Eagle

January 22, 2020 by Clinton

NGC 2020-W Platinum Eagle Early Release Holder

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, or NGC, has announced that special designations and labels will be available for the upcoming Platinum 2020-W American Eagle. The $100 face value platinum bullion coin will be released on January 30, 2020. The 2020 release of the Platinum American Eagle will be the third and final in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence series for the coin. This year’s coin highlights “Happiness”. From NGC’s perspective, coins received by NGC within …

Mint Releases Images of 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof

January 16, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Platinum Eagle Proof Obverse

The United States Mint has released images of the upcoming 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof bullion coin. The 2020 coin represents the third and final coin in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence series. The coin is 99.95% platinum and will released to the public on January 30, 2020. The obverse design of the 2020 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin – Pursuit of Happiness depicts Lady Liberty harvesting the fruits …

Congratulations Set 2020 Available Starting at Noon Today

January 9, 2020 by Clinton

The Congratulations Set for 2020 is set to go on sale today at the United States Mint site. The set is a 2020-W American Eagle silver coin in Proof in a presentation folder and sleeve. It is priced at $65.50, one dollar more than the American Eagle by itself. Sales of the set will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. To order, go to this link on the US Mint’s site. The packaging includes …

2020-W American Eagle Silver Proof Sales Start Today

January 9, 2020 by Clinton

The first major Numismatic release of 2020 happens today at the United States Mint. The Proof 2020-W American Eagle silver bullion coin is set to go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific today. The 1-ounce, 99.9% silver coin is priced at $64.50. You can order yours at this link for the US Mint. The silver Eagle comes with its traditional blue presentation case along with a certificate of authenticity from the Mint. The …

Gold & Silver American Eagles Set for Change in 2021

January 6, 2020 by Clinton

With sales of the first silver American Eagle for 2020 set to start later this week, it will be the last in the series with the current Reverse design. 2021, which also happens to be the 35th anniversary of the bullion coin, is set for a significant change that includes anti-counterfeiting technology. The current silver American Eagle has a Reverse designed by John Mercanti, featuring a heraldic eagle with a shield, clutching an olive branch …

2020-W American Eagle Silver Proof Sales Start January 9th

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The 2020-W American Eagle Silver Proof Bullion coin is slated to go on sale at the United States Mint next week. Sales will begin on January 9, 2020 at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Pricing for the coin is set at $64.50, an increase from the 2019 Eagle Proof.. To get more details and to sign up for a reminder when sales start, go to this link on the United States Mint site. The silver …

NGC Announces Special Labels for Silver 2020-W American Eagle

January 2, 2020 by Clinton

NGC 2020-W American Eagle Early Releases Label

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced special labels will be available for the upcoming 2020-W American Eagle. The coin, set to be released by the United States Mint on January 9, 2020, can be submitted to be graded with the option of one of these special labels. Additional fees apply. Additionally, for collectors who will be attending the 2020 FUN Show in Orlando, NGC will be there and can take submissions for the coin at …

Silver American Eagle Reverse Proof Sells Out in 20 Minutes

November 14, 2019 by Clinton

2019-S American Eagle Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof

If you were hoping to get your hands on the 2019-S American Eagle Reverse Proof, chances are you’ve missed out. The latest iteration of the bullion silver coin went on sale today at Noon Eastern. All indications are that it sold out in less than 20 minutes. Only 30,000 of the coins were produced so it was an automatic that it would be a quick sellout. But many users on Reddit and Twitter reported unable …

Mail Bag – Are American Eagle Coins Legal Tender?

November 11, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is more of an ask for help in settling an argument. The question is if American Eagle coins, gold and silver, are legal tender. The question comes from James and they write, Hi, Settle an argument between me and a friend. He says that Silver (American) Eagles cannot be used for paying for things. I say they can but that gold ones can’t. Who’s right? James via the Mail Bag Well …

PCGS Announces New Dual Encapsulation Of U.S. Mint Serialized COA Alongside 2019 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagles

November 11, 2019 by Clinton

Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will begin encapsulating United States Mint serialized Certificates of Authenticity, or COA, alongside the coins they guarantee. The service will also provide a pedigree on the coin insert with the matching serial number. This new service is being launched in conjunction with the new, low-mintage American Eagle 2019 One Ounce Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof Coin, which will be accompanied from the Mint with COAs bearing a serial number. Collectors and …