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Collector Exhibits at American Numismatic Association Conventions Eligible to Receive Prizes

February 10, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that collector exhibitors at the National Money Show will be eligible for prizes. The National Money Show will be held from March 11-13, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. One of the big draws of American Numismatic Association (ANA) conventions are the featured collector exhibits on display. The individual creativity in these displays at the National Money Show® and the World’s Fair of …

Rare Coin Market Soaring But Use Caution, Advises Professional Numismatists Guild Experts

February 9, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) highlighting the record year in rare coin sales in 2021 but cautions collectors and investors to be vigilant with counterfeits and overpriced products. The rare coin market continues to soar, making buyers a prime target for fraud. The rare coin market in early 2022 continues to soar following a record-breaking marketplace in 2021. However, veteran dealers in the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) urge …

2022 Native American Dollar Bags, Boxes & Rolls Sales Start Today

February 9, 2022 by Clinton

2022 Native American Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesty of The United States Mint)

Sales of the 2022 Native American Dollar, honoring Ely S. Parker, will go on sale in the form of bags, boxes, and rolls starting later today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. As the Native American Dollar is considered a circulation coin, there are no production or household limits on any of the products offered. For those who are enrolled I the Mint’s Enrollment Program for the Native American …

NGC Grading Report – February 9, 2022

February 9, 2022 by Clinton

This is the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) grading report for the week of February 9, 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 …

Mail Bag – What is The Most Affordable Coins I Can Collect?

February 9, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is one that I suspect many new and young collectors have asked. What coins can I collect that are affordable? It is a question I suspect most of us have asked at one time or another but for young collectors, this become particularly important. That’s exactly the question that Abby has asked in their email to me last week. Hi, My name is Abby and I’m (age redacted as they are …

United States Mint Numismatic Sales Report – February 6, 2022

February 8, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic sales report for the seven-day period ending on Sunday, February 6, 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 10,368 numismatic products were sold. This is up from the just over 6,000 products sold according to last week’s report. This week, the Mint also made a …

NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 2022 American Women Quarters

February 8, 2022 by Clinton

Maya Angelou Quarter Special Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that it will be offering special labels and designations for the 2022 American Women Quarter program releases. The special labels and designations will be available as part of the submission process when collectors submit any of the new quarters to the company for grading. The first coin in the new American Women Quarter Program was released yesterday and honors Maya Angelou. The US …

James K. Polk Presidential Silver Medal Sales Begin February 14th

February 7, 2022 by Clinton

James Polk Presidential Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the first Presidential Silver Medal starting next week. The James K. Polk Presidential Silver Medal will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. The medal, the first of four scheduled for release in 2022, is priced at $65.00. The medal honors the 11th President of the United States. James Polk served as President from 1845 to 1849. He previously was the …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – February 6, 2022

February 7, 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 6, 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 539,000 bullion coins, with all products except the one-half ounce …

Today Is The Last Day of Introductory Pricing For Negro Leagues Baseball Commemoratives

February 7, 2022 by Clinton

2022 Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Dollar Uncirculated Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

A friendly reminder to those still considering picking up one or some of the 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball commemoratives being offered by the United States Mint. Today is the last day you can get the discounted introductory pricing on the remaining products in the series. The introductory pricing that is available now will be ending today at 3:00 PM Eastern. If you are wanting to pick up one of these beautiful coins honoring the Negro …