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United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – February 20, 2022

February 22, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report for American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coins. This summary report provides sales details through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The bullion sales report reflects bullion coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. During the previous week, the Mint reported sales of 502,500 bullion coins, with only one of the fractional gold …

Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemoratives Sales Start February 24th

February 18, 2022 by Clinton

2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin Reverse Line Art (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

In an unannounced change to the production schedule, the United States Mint is set to begin sales of the 2022 Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemoratives. The commemoratives had originally been slated for release in January but were postponed to a “TBD” date before the beginning of 2022. The Mint has now set the sales date as February 24th starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The only exception to this release is the colorized …

NGC, NCS and PMG Appoint The Bolaffi Auction Group an Official Submission Center in Italy and Spain

February 18, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that it has appointed the Bolaffi Auction Group as its official submissions center in Italy and Spain. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®), and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) have appointed The Bolaffi Auction Group, a leading numismatics firm in Europe, as an Official Submission Center in Italy and Spain. The Bolaffi Auction Group traces its roots to a philatelic business founded …

APMEX Begins Pre-Orders of The 2022 American Eagle Platinum One-Ounce Coin

February 18, 2022February 17, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

APMEX has opened up pre-orders for the upcoming 2022 American Eagle platinum one-ounce bullion coin. The Oklahoma-based company is offering the coin at a starting price of $1,254.79 for up to nineteen of the coins with further discounts based on quantity and payment method. APMEX is one of the United States Mint’s Authorized Purchasers. The Mint does not sell bullion coins directly to the public but instead has Authorized Purchaser companies that can offer the …

NGC Grading Report – February 16, 2022

February 17, 2022February 16, 2022 by Clinton

This is the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) grading report for the week of February 16, 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 …

Rhode Island American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start February 23rd

February 16, 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 next week. 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 on February 23rd. From 2019 through to 2032, four new coins in the series will be release each year. According to the Mint, these coins …

Professional Numismatist And Author Miles Standish Announces New Projects

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Clinton

Prominent professional numismatist Michael “Miles” Standish has announced that the fourth edition will soon be released of the award-winning reference book he co-authored with former United States Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti, “American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program.” “First struck in 1986, the American Silver Eagles have become the most popular bullion coins in the history of the United States. The new edition of the book will include more information …

Price for American Numismatic Association Diploma Program to Increase

February 16, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it will be increasing the price of its Diploma Program available to members. The current price for the program is $475 and that will increase to $499 on April 1, 2022. Members who are interested in joining the program are encouraged to do so prior to April 1st. The ANA indicates that the increase in price is due to the increase …

First Look! 2022 American Eagle Platinum Proof – First Amendment Freedom of Speech

February 16, 2022 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint has released the first image of the upcoming 2022 American Eagle Platinum Proof coin. The coin is the second in the series honoring the freedoms provided by the First Amendment of the Constitution. This year, the coin highlights the freedom of speech granted to Americans. 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 …

Opinion: It is Time for a Circulating Dollar Coin in America

February 16, 2022 by Clinton

Over the past six week, I have been on an educational journey. As a numismatist, I have always had a love for dollar coins. I think most collectors feel the same way, particularly about some of the older dollar coins that the United States has had over the past 150-plus years. My educational journey has been all about learning all I can about those historical dollars as well as the modern dollar coins we have …