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United States Mint Site Survives 2021-W American Eagle Release Day

July 21, 2021 by Clinton

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

The first real test of the United States Mint’s site occurred yesterday with the release of the 2021-W American Eagle silver proof coin. All indications are that the site, along with the new security & automated buying systems (commonly referred to as BOTS), survived the day with little to no interruptions for collectors eager to buy. The new coin is the first to feature the new Type-2 Reverse and demand for the coin was expected …

Joe Orlando Departs Collectors Universe, Executive Chairman Nat Turner Takes Over as CEO

July 20, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Collectors Universe announcing that long time CEO Joe Orland will be departing the company. After 22 years of service, Joe Orlando will step down and Executive Chairman Nat Turner will take over the role. Collectors Universe is the parent company of coin grading company PCGS. USCoinNews wishes Joe Orlando success in his next role. Collectors Universe, the leading collectible authentication and grading company, announces that Joe Orlando, who …

North Carolina Shipment With Multiple Coins Missing or Stolen

July 14, 2021 by Clinton

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing or stolen shipment. The package was destined for Raleigh, North Carolina and was shipped via FedEx. The list of coins missing or stolen is significant with multiple coins graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Below is the list of coins along with their NGC certification numbers if applicable: 1955/55 Double Die Lincoln Cent NGC Graded AU Details #5956390-003 1843-C …

NGC Special Labels and Designations for the New 2021-W Proof Silver Eagles

June 10, 2021 by Clinton

2021-W Proof American Eagle Special Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that it will be offering special labels and designations for the upcoming Type-2 2021-W Proof American Eagle silver coins. Alongside the 35th anniversary of American Eagle coinage, a new version of the Silver Eagle will be released by the US Mint on July 1, 2021. Featuring an enhanced obverse and redesigned reverse, the updated 2021-W Proof Silver Eagle is one of the most highly anticipated coins in years, a must-have for …

Crime Blotter: NCIC Reports FedEx Package With Hundreds of American Eagles Missing

May 20, 2021 by Clinton

Numismatic Crime Information Center Banner

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen or missing FedEx package. The package contained hundreds of American Eagles, some of which were raw and others had been graded by NGC. The package containing the hundreds of Eagles was shipped priority overnight from Dallas, Texas to Beverly Hills, California on April 21, 2021. However, the package never arrived and FedEx is currently not able to locate it. …

CCAC Meeting on May 18 to Review 2023 American Innovation Dollar Designs

May 5, 2021 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, May 18, 2021 that will be held by teleconference. The meeting, which starts at 1:00 PM Eastern, will be specifically looking at design candidates for the 2023 American Innovation Dollars. According to the United States Mint’s release schedule, four American Innovation Dollars are set for release in 2023 honoring Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi. You can read about the American Innovation Dollar’s history …

Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

March 15, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it is accepting entires for the Young Numismatist Literary Awards for this year. Entires must be received by April 1, 2021. Details on the awards and how to enter can be found below. Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three …

Apollo 11 Commemorative Wins Coin of The Year

March 4, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic News announcing that the 2019 Apollo 11 silver Dollar proof has won two awards in the 2021 Coin of the Year awards, presented by World Coin News. The curve-shaped commemorative coin won handily in the Best Contemporary Event category, receiving twice as many votes as its nearest competitor. It also won again the in the Best Silver Coin category. “The Eagle has landed.” The now-famous phrase spoken …

Today’s Deal – 100-Pack of Guardhouse Flips With Inserts

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is one that I’ve posted before but it is still a great deal that remains available to readers. It is on the Guardhouse flips for your coin storage. You can pick up a 100 pack of the flips, with inserts, for $14.92 on Amazon right now. That is the lowest price I’ve seen on these flips and it includes free shipping for Prime customers. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links …

PCGS Graded 23 of Top 25 Most Expensive United States Coins Sold in 2020

January 11, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) announcing that 23 of the top 25 most expensive coins sold in 2020 were graded by the company. It is a remarkable achievement and is an increase in the number of the year’s most expensive coins being graded by the company. In 20198, the California-based company had graded 21 of the top 25 most expensive coins. With 2020 officially behind us, Professional Coin …