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First Look! 2022 American Eagle Gold Proof Coin

February 25, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Gold Proof Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has released the official images of the upcoming 2022 American Eagle gold proof coin. The gold Eagle will go on sale next month on March 17th and as with previous years, will be available in a range of fractional sizes. The 2022 gold proof Eagle will have the Type-2 Reverse design that was introduced last year. The Reverse image was designed by Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Jennie Norris. As has …

2022 First Amendment Platinum Proof Coin – Freedom of Speech Sales Begin March 3rd

February 24, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Platinum Proof - Freedom of Speech (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2022 First Amendment American Eagle Platinum Proof coin starting next week. The coin, the second in the First Amendment series, honors the Freedom of Speech granted to all United States citizens as part of the United States Constitution. The Eagle platinum proof is a 99.95% pure platinum coin that will be available directly from the Mint starting March 3rd. There will only be 15,000 of the coins …

Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemoratives Sales Start Today

February 24, 2022 by Clinton

2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor $5 Gold Proof (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the series of National Purple Heart Hall of Honor commemorative coins later today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. Technically today’s sale is a pre-order process. The Mint has indicated that it will be June 8, 2022. Introductory pricing will be in effect until March 24th at 3:00 PM Eastern. The only exception to this release is the colorized silver …

NGC Grading Report – February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022 by Clinton

This is the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) grading report for the week of February 23, 2022. The purpose of this report is to inform readers of USCoinNews the estimated time that the Florida-based grading company is taking to grade coins submitted either directly or through an authorized dealer. The goal of the report is to provide realistic expectations on how long it will take for you to get your coins back from NGC. It is …

NGC Announces Exclusive Partnership and Special Label for the 2022 National Purple Heart Commemorative Coins

February 23, 2022 by Clinton

2022-S National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Proof Half Dollar in NGC Holder (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing special labels for the upcoming National Purple Heart Hall of Honor commemorative coins. The labels include a special certification label featuring the organization’s logo. One of the oldest and most highly regarded US military honors — the Purple Heart — is being recognized with the release of the 2022 Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin program from the US Mint. Numismatic Guaranty …

Rhode Island American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start Today

February 23, 2022 by Clinton

2022 Rhode Island American Innovation Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the first American Innovation Dollar for 2022 starting later today. The new American Innovation Dollar honors Rhode Island, specifically naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff’s Reliance yacht. The coin, in the form of bags and rolls, will be on sale starting at Noon Eastern , 9:00 AM Pacific. For those who are enrolled in the Mint’s Enrollment Program for the American Innovation Dollar, check your email. The Mint has …

United States Mint Numismatic Sales Report – February 20, 2022

February 22, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic sales report for the seven-day period ending on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The report covers the previous seven days in numismatic product sales by the Mint and is separate from the bullion sales report. In this week’s report, the Mint indicated that 19,596 numismatic products were sold. This is up from the just over 55,000 products sold according to last week’s report. The top selling numismatic product for the …

Whitman Now Accepting Pre-Orders For The 2023 Red Book

February 22, 2022 by Clinton

2023 A Guide Book of United States Coins Front Cover

Whitman Publishing has announced that the 2023 Red Book, or by its official name A Guide Book of United States Coins, is now available for pre-order on its site. The 76th edition of the popular reference book is priced at $19.95 on the Whitman site. For those who are American Numismatic Association members, you can receive a discounted price. Check the ANA’s member’s benefits page to get full details. The Red Book is considered by …

Astounding 100-Note Pack of Series 1934A $500 Notes is First Banknote Pack Graded Under New PCGS Service

February 22, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing that it has received and graded its first submission under its new banknote pack grading service. The first submission was a 100-note consecutively numbered pack of Series 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Notes. PCGS will be rolling out this new service for 50 and 100-note packs shortly. A full 100-note consecutively numbered pack of Series 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Notes is the first …

S.697 Harriet Tubman Commemorative Legislation Passed By The Senate

February 22, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Senate has passed without objection or amendment bill S.697, legislation that calls for the creation of a Harriet Tubman commemorative coin series. The legislation has now been sent to the House or Representatives for their vote. Assuming that the House passes the bill, it will be sent to President Biden for signature to become law. The bill was introduced in March 2021 and has been in committee for the vast majority of …