Crime Blotter: Missing Package in Fresno with Multiple Platinum Eagles

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public, collectors, and dealers help in locating a missing package in California. The package contained multiple PCGS graded platinum eagles and NGC graded platinum eagles coins and has been missing since last week. The package in question was shipped via USPS from Fresno, California to Palos Verde, California. However, the last scan of the package shows that it is still in Fresno with no additional …

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United States Mint Numismatic Sales Report – January 23, 2022

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The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic sales report for the seven-day period ending on Sunday, January 23, 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 10,256 numismatic products were sold. This is down significantly from the just over 20,000 products sold according to last week’s report. The top seller for last week …

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PSA – Introductory Pricing on Negro Leagues Baseball Commemoratives Ends February 7th

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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. The introductory pricing that is available now will be ending on February 7th. If you are wanting to pick up one of these beautiful coins honoring the Negro Leagues, now is the time to do it. Pricing will increase by $5-10 depending on the product on February 8th. The …

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NCBA Announces Arkansas and Ohio Coin Dealers Receives Service Awards

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The following is a Press Release from the National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) announcing that Dan Hedges (Auro Industries, Little Rock, Arkansas) and David Miholer (The Executive Coin Company, Stow, Ohio) have won the 2021 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award. The National Coin & Bullion Association dealer-members Dan Hedges (Auro Industries, Little Rock, Arkansas) and David Miholer (The Executive Coin Company, Stow, Ohio) have received the association’s 2021 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service …

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Today’s Deal – 1999-2008 State Quarter Proof Set 10-Set Pack

1999-2008 State Quarter Proof Set 10-Set Deal

Today’s Deal is an excellent deal on the proof sets from the State Quarters Series. Today you can pick up a 10-set pack of the proof coins in their original government lenses. The 1999-2008 State Quarter are included in the deal, which is priced at $69.95. Shipping on this deal is at no cost, making each set just $6.99 each, far below the $8.00 average price for each year. US Coin News is an affiliate …

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Denver Coin Expo Scheduled for May 2022

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The Denver Coin Expo, dubbed “the largest coin show in the Rocky Mountains”, is currently slated to hold their Spring show in May 2022. The event will be held at the National Western Complex located at 4655 Humboldt Street in Denver, Colorado. The event is scheduled to be held May 5-7, 2022. Like many coin shows over the past two years, the Denver Coin Expo was impacted by COVID-19. The May 2020 event was cancelled …

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Whitman Publishes Q. David Bowers’ New Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins

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The following is a Press Release from Whitman Publishing announcing the upcoming release of A Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins, by Q. David Bowers. The new volume is 448 pages and will be priced at $29.95. It will be available in March 2022 and can be pre-ordered on the Whitman site. Whitman Publishing announces the upcoming release of A Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins, by Q. David Bowers. The new 448-page book …

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Federal Reserve Releases Digital Currency Assessment – Seeking Public Comments

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The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, has released a long awaited report and assessment on digital currency. The report, originally slated for released last year, was released yesterday. The 40-page PDF can be found here and the public is encouraged to read it and provide any feedback or comments to the Federal Reserve. The report itself is neutral in that the Fed does not take a particular stance on digital currency. …

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Today’s Deal – 1955 Franklin Half Dollar

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Today’s Deal is on a beautiful Franklin Half Dollar that would be a great addition to any collection. The 1955 Franklin Half Dollar being offered is a brilliant uncirculated example of the short lived series. It is priced at $36.95 (plus $1.95 shipping). This is far below the $50 average book price for this coin in this grade. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase …

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NGC Grading Report – Week of January 17, 2022

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Welcome to the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) grading report for the week of January 17, 2022. This is a new report here at USCoinNews that will be updated every Wednesday. The goal of this report is to give readers information related to how long it is taking the Sarasota, Florida grading company to grade coins that have been submitted. The goal of the report is to provide realistic expectations on how long it will take …

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