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United States Mint Numismatic Sales Report – January 16, 2022

January 18, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic sales report for the seven day period ending on Sunday, January 16, 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 20,126 numismatic products were sold. This is down significantly from the just over 63,000 products sold according to last week’s report. This week’s sales report …

Today’s Deal – 1989 Jefferson Nickel 3-Coin Set

January 18, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is another “year” set of a coin, the 1989 Jefferson Nickel. This 3-coins set comes with the uncirculated examples from the Denver and Philadelphia Mint as well as a Proof specimen from the San Francisco Mint for just $4.65 (plus $4.95 shipping). Even with the shipping costs included, this price is ideal as it is well below the $11-13 you would have to pay for the coins separately. US Coin News is an …

First Look! James Polk Presidential Silver Medal

January 18, 2022 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint has released the first images of the upcoming James Polk Presidential Silver Medal. The medal is set for release on February 14th and honors the 11th President of the United States. James Polk served as President from 1845 to 1849. He previously was the 13th Speaker of the House of Representatives (1835–1839) and ninth governor of Tennessee (1839–1841). You can read more about President Polk here. As has been the case with the Presidential Silver …

Whitman Publishing to Release 4th Edition of American Silver Eagles Guide

January 18, 2022 by Clinton

Whitman Publishing American Silver Eagles 4th Edition (Image Courtesy of Whitman Publishing)

The following is a Press Release from Whitman Publishing, announcing that the 4th edition of American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program will soon be available for purchase. The 224-page hardcover book is writing by John, M. Mercanti, former chief engraver of the United States Mint. The book will be priced at $29.95 and will be available in March. Whitman Publishing announces the release of the expanded and updated fourth edition …

Mint Releases Images of 2022 Circulating Coins

January 18, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released high resolution images of all of the 2022 circulating coins on its site. The images, which are available to the public, can be found here on the Mint’s site. While anyone can download the images, using them for publications – such as USCoinNews – have strict guidelines that must be followed. At the link above, you can find additional links to all of the 2022 circulating coins. This includes …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – January 16, 2022

January 18, 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, January 16, 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 588,000 bullion coins, with all products except the one-ounce American …

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. With Medals From The Mint

January 17, 2022 by Clinton

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr would have been 94 years old this past week. His birthday was January 15, 1929 but sadly he did not see his 40th birthday as he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 at the age of 39. Martin Luther King Jr was one of the key civil rights leaders, fighting for the rights of African Americans in the United States through non-violence and civil disobedience. A perfect way to honor …

First Look! 2022 Native American Dollar

January 14, 2022 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint has released the high resolution images of the upcoming 2022 Native American Dollar. The 2022 coin will honor Ely S. Parker, a United States Army officer, engineer and tribal diplomat who served under Ulysses S. Grand during the Civil War. The release of the images comes after the line art for the coin was released by the Mint in November 2021. As has been the case since the release of the …

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Announces Sale of the Sydney F. Martin Collection

January 14, 2022 by Clinton

Sydney F Martin (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Society)

The following is a Press Release from Stack’s Bowers, announcing the sale of the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Sydney F. Martin, the former President and Trustee of the American Numismatic Society, passed in January 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Martin’s collection is considered to be one of the best with a broad depth and a number of rare specimens. For three decades, Sydney F. Martin of Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Amelia Island, Florida …

Mint Reports Most American Eagle Enrollment Programs at Capacity

January 14, 2022 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint is now reporting that most of the American Eagle enrollment programs that it offers are now at capacity for the year. Yes, it is only January 14th. The news shows the continued high demand for the American Eagles and bullion in general which has been the case the past two years. The capacity limits announcement came via an email to Mint customers as well as on the Mint’s official Twitter account …