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Mint Sales Report – Proof Set Reclaims Top Sales Position

July 27, 2019July 2, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released their weekly sales report today. The report covers the previous seven days of sales, ending June 30, 2019. After slipping for a couple of weeks, the 2019 Proof Set has returned to the top spot as this weeks best seller. Last week’s top seller, the Uncirculated 2019-W Silver American Eagle fell to fifth place. Overall, the 2019 Proof Set added 5,541 units in sales last week, bumping its total …

Today’s Deal – 1982 George Washington Silver Commemorative Half Dollar for $13

July 27, 2019July 1, 2019 by Clinton

1982 George Washington Commemorative Clad Half Dollar Proof Obverse

Today’s Deal is on the fantastic 1982 George Washington Silver Commemorative Half Dollar. The commemorative comes from the Denver Mint and is made of 90% silver. Today over at Amazon you can pick one up uncirculated for just $12.99. 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 to help pay …

San Antonio Missions America The Beautiful Quarter Launch Event Set for September 5

July 27, 2019July 1, 2019 by Clinton

2019 San Antonio Missions ATB Quarter Reverse

The next coin in the America The Beautiful Quarter series is set to launch on September 5, 2019. The new San Antonio Missions Quarter will be introduced at an event on the day at 10:00 am Central in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio Missions Quarter will be the 49th released in the series. The events for this new Quarter start in the evening on September 4, 2019. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Central …

NGC to Offer Special Labels for Upcoming Pride of Two Nations Release

July 30, 2019June 26, 2019 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, or NGC, has announced a new label and designation for the upcoming Pride of Two Nations release by the United States Mint and Royal Canadian Mint. The labels, which will feature both the United States and Canadian flags, will be available at no additional charge to the normal grading service. The Pride of Two Nations two-coin set is going to be released on July 3, 2019 and features a silver 2019-W American …

United States Mint Officially Announced Partnership with Royal Canadian Mint

July 30, 2019June 26, 2019 by Clinton

Pride of Two Nations 2-Coin Set From The United States Mint

In preparation for the upcoming Pride of Two Nations coin release, the United States Mint has announced their official partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint. As today’s world is becoming increasingly connected, so are the opportunities to collaborate with other mints around the world. Under the leadership of Director David J. Ryder, the U.S. Mint recently announced a new partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint to issue the first-ever limited edition two-coin set, the 2019 Pride …

Mint Sales Report – Uncirculated Silver American Eagle Continues Strong Showing

July 31, 2019June 25, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released their weekly sales report for the 7-day period ending June 25, 2019. The report shows that the uncirculated silver American Eagle continues its strong showing, adding another 22,010 units to its sales tally. That made it the number one seller for the week. The popular bullion coin was released last month and how has reached a total of 112,315 total coins sold. The second top seller was the new …

United States Mint Releases Images of Pride of Two Nations Two-Coin Set

July 31, 2019June 19, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released images of the upcoming Pride of Two Nations set coming in July. The two-coin set will contain a 2019-W in an enhanced reverse proof finish as well as a Royal Canadian Mint 2019 Silver Maple Leaf in a modified proof finish. Both coins are .999 pure silver. This beautifully rendered and unique special set is the first-ever joint coin set between the United States Mint and Royal Canadian Mint. …

2019 Uncirculated Mint Set Dominates Mint Sales Report for Week Ending June 16, 2019

July 31, 2019June 18, 2019 by Clinton

The US Mint has released its sales report for the week ending June 16, 2019. Once again, this week’s report was dominated by the 2019 Uncirculated Mint Set. That set, product 19RJ, added an impressive 188,467 units to its sales total, which has now pushed past the 214,000 mark (214,720). To put that in perspective, consider these facts: The 2019 Uncirculated Mint Set only went on sale May 14, 2019 The 2018 Uncirculated Mint Set …

War in the Pacific National Historical Park 3-Coin Set on Sale Today

August 1, 2019June 18, 2019 by Clinton

2019 War in the Pacific National Historical Park Quarter Reverse

The special 3-coin set for the War in the Pacific National Historical Park Quarter will be going on sale later today. The set will be available from on the US Mint site starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 am Pacific and is priced at $9.95. The follows up on the release of rolls and bags of the Quarter being made available by the Mint earlier this month. The set includes an uncirculated example of the recently …

2019-W $50 Gold America Eagle Sales Start Today

August 16, 2019June 13, 2019 by Clinton

The Uncirculated 2019-W $50 Gold American Eagle coin is set to go on sale today. The 22-karat bullion coin is priced at $1,640 and can be purchased directly from the United States Mint. Orders will start being accepted at Noon Eastern Time, 9:00 am Pacific. There is a limit of one per household. The collector coin is minted at the West Point facility of the US Mint and features the classic Augustus Saint-Gaudens full-length Liberty …