Dollars Archives

2021 Morgan Dollar to Benefit American Numismatic Association

July 24, 2019 by Clinton

A potentially exciting new legislation is currently in the House of Representatives that could greatly impact the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Under the legislation, a Morgan and Peace dollar would be struck in 2021, both carrying the famed CC mint mark for Carson City. The legislation is H.R. 3757 and was introduced on July 16, 2019. It authorizes a maximum production of 500,000 proof and uncirculated Morgan and Peace dollars that wold be authorized under …

Today’s Deal – 1979 to 1981 Susan B Anthony Proof Set for $25

July 24, 2019July 22, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great way to get all of the Proof Susan B Anthony dollar coins from 1979 to 1981 in one shot. Right now you can pick up the three coin set at Amazon for $24.99. This will include the 1979-S, 1980-S and the somewhat rare 1981-S proof coins. All are indicated as “Gem” meaning they should all grade PF-65 or higher. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article …

NGC & PMG Announce Special Designations for Dollar Coin & Bill Set

July 25, 2019July 18, 2019 by Clinton

Earlier today I posted about the new special set from the United States Mint and Bureau for Engraving and Printing with a Native American Dollar and special “1959” Dollar bill from 2017. Now Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) have teamed up to bring a special designation and labels for the upcoming set. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) are celebrating this set with special label options, including Astronaut …

United States Mint Announces Special Native American Coin & Dollar Set

July 25, 2019July 18, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced a new special set featuring the Sacagawea (or Native American) Dollar along with a 2017 Dollar bill. The new set will be available starting July 24, 2019 at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The Dollar coin and paper set will be reasonably pried at $15.95 and will be available directly from the Mint at this link. Note that there is a production limit of 50,000 sets and there is …

Coin History – The American Innovation Dollar Coin

August 24, 2022July 10, 2019 by Clinton

Normally for my Coin History column, I look back at coins of the past. For this one however, I’m going to look forward to a new coin that is truly rolling out this year. The American Innovation Dollar Coin. The new Dollar coin came about through legislation passed in 2018 and is set to run through the year 2032. In all, there will be 57 coins released in the program with the first one released …

Coin History – The Eisenhower “Ike” Dollar

July 31, 2019June 24, 2019 by Clinton

The story of the Eisenhower “Ike” Dollar is one of interest. It was the last big dollar coins that were produced by the United States Mint and when they were released in 1971, they were the first dollar coin struck since the Peace Dollar ended in 1935. But like many dollar coins in our history, the Ike Dollar never circulated well because of both its size and weight and production ended in 1978. The creation …

Today’s Deal – 2000 Sacagawea P & D Two-Coin Set for $10

July 31, 2019June 24, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to pick up the 2000 Sacagawea Dollar, the first year of their minting. Right now, Smyrna Coin on their Amazon storefront has the 2000 P & D two-coin set for $9.99. Both coins are brilliant uncirculated. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used …

Today’s Deal – 1973 Through 1978 Proof Eisenhower Dollar Set for $45

August 20, 2019June 12, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a great set of Eisenhower Dollar coins from the 70’s. Over at Amazon, you can pick up a 1973 through 1978 Proof of each coin, including the 1976 Type 1 and Type 2, for $45.99. It is a six-coin set in all which breaks down to $8.33 cents per coin. That’s well below the book value for the majority of these coins. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. …

Today’s Deal – 1981 Susan B Anthony Dollar 3-Coin Set for $12

September 13, 2019May 23, 2019 by Clinton

Following up from this morning’s Coin History article, Today’s Deal is aimed at helping you get your Susan B Anthony Dollar collection started. Right now on Amazon you can pick up the three-coin set from 1981 of the SBA for $11.99. The three coins are the 1981-P, 1981-D, and 1981-S and they are all being sold in their original US Mint cello packets. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains …

Coin History – The Short Lived Susan B Anthony Dollar

September 13, 2019May 23, 2019 by Clinton

One of the most polarizing and short lived coins in our currency history was the Susan B Anthony Dollar. Plagued by unpopularity because of its size and a lackluster design, the SBA was almost doomed from the start. Discussions of a new dollar coin began in 1976 with both vending machine companies and the public pushing back against the size of the then Dwight D. Eisenhower “Ike” Dollar coin. The Treasury Department and Congress wanted …