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Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2024 by Clinton

From USCoinNews, I wish all my fellow Americans here in the United States and abroad a happy and safe Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, 248 years ago, the founders of the country issued its Declaration of Independence, announcing that the established colonies of Great Britain in North American would be an independent nation. Tensions were already high between the colonists and the motherland as what would become known as the American Revolutionary War had …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – June 30, 2024

July 3, 2024 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, June 30, 2024. The report covers the Mint’s numismatic product sales, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. The Mint reported net sales of 180,591 numismatic products in the last week. The bulk of the sales total for the June 30, 2024, report can be found in the 2024 Silver Proof Set. …

Mint Set to Raise Prices of Silver Numismatic Products

July 3, 2024 by Clinton

In an email sent to customers, the United States Mint announced that it will be increasing prices of silver numismatic products. The increases are effective July 9, 2024. The increase will impact all numismatic silver products except commemorative coin program products. The increase in prices on silver numismatic products is due to the rising spot price of silver, along with “other costs”. The Mint did not specify what was meant by “other costs”, but likely …

CCAC To Review 2026 Semiquincentennial Designs in July 15-16th Meeting

July 2, 2024 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will be holding a two-day public meeting this month. The meeting is slated for July 15-16 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern both days. The committee will be meeting in person in Washington, D.C., and all interested members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the meeting on the Mint’s YouTube channel. The primary agenda item for the two-day meeting is review of the …

Today’s Deal – 1961 Jefferson Nickel Graded PF-67 by NGC

July 1, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to add to your NGC-graded Jefferson Nickels. Today, you can pick up a 1961 Jefferson Nickel that has been graded by NGC as PF-67. This beautiful specimen is priced at $19.99 and includes free shipping. While the cost of the coin is higher than the book value of a raw 1961 Jefferson Nickel, when you consider it is already graded by NGC, and at a higher-than-normal grade, it makes …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – June 30, 2024

July 1, 2024 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, June 30, 2024. The bullion sales report reflects bullion American Eagle and American Buffalo coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different from the weekly numismatic product report. This week’s report shows that the Mint reported sales of 913,500 bullion coins, the bulk of which were the one-ounce American Eagle silver coin. Of the seven bullion products available, five reported sales this week. The top-selling …

Numismatic Role Models Celebration Events at World’s Fair of Money in Chicago

July 1, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing leading role models in the numismatic community that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence. The Outstanding Adult Advisor and Outstanding District Representative will be awarded during the Chicago World’s Fair of Money Member Awards and Donor Celebration, Thursday, Aug. 8 from 3-4:30 p.m. in room 25/26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The ANA Dealer of the Year will be awarded at the convention’s 133rd Anniversary Awards Banquet, Friday, Aug. 9 from 7-10 …

Today’s Deal – 1964 Pointed 9 NGC Graded PF-67 Roosevelt Dime

June 20, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on an excellent NGC-graded Roosevelt Dime. It is a Pointed 9 variety from 1964, a somewhat rare variety, and has been graded PF-67. Today, you can pick up this stunning coin for $19.99, which is well under the $40 book price for this coin when professionally graded. Only two of these coins remained available at the time of this article’s publication. USCoinNews is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article …

2024 Silver Proof Set Available June 27th

June 20, 2024 by Clinton

2024 Silver Proof Set (Image Courtesy of The United States MInt)

The 2024 United States Mint Silver Proof Set will go on sale next week. This year’s 10-coin set sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The set is priced at $130 this year, the same as last year. The Mint has established that there is no household limit on the number of sets that can be purchased, nor is there a production limit on the set. That is normally the case for …

Mint Releases Images of 2024 Morgan and 2024 Peace Dollars

June 19, 2024 by Clinton

2024 Morgan Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has published high-resolution images of the upcoming 2024 Morgan Dollar and 2024 Peace Dollar. The images show that, as expected, the coin’s Obverses and Reverses remain unchanged. The uncirculated 2024 Morgan and 2024 Peace Dollars will be released in July, while the Proof versions and the 2-Coin set will be released later this fall. The Morgan Dollar was designed by Mint Chief Engraver George T. Morgan (1845-1925) and minted from 1878 …