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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 …

Today’s Deal – 1974 Eisenhower Dollar 5-Coin Set

January 13, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is both a great value and an opportunity to add all five 1974 Eisenhower “Ike” Dollars to your collection. The set consists of five coins, all from 1974, and includes the difficult-to-find 40% silver-clad proof. The entire set is priced at $69.95 and includes free shipping. That breaks down to $13.99 per coin in this set, far less than the average $18 per coin book price. US Coin News is an affiliate partner …

PCGS Graded Top 8 of 10 Most-Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021

January 13, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing that 8 of the 10 most valuable coins sold in 2021 were graded by the California-based company. It is a remarkable stat, with the figure including the 1933 Staint-Gaudens Double Eagle that sold for an incredible $18.8 million last year. An incredible 8 of the top 10 most-valuable United States coins that crossed the auction block last year were graded by Professional …

NCBA Launches New Concerned Collectors Coalition

January 13, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) announcing that is replacing its current consumer level membership with the new Concern Collections Coaltion. Designed for the numismatic community who’s primary source of income is not generated from sales of numismatic materials, the Concerned Collectors Coalition will provide a voice at the federal and state legislator level on numismatic issues. The National Coin & Bullion Association is replacing our Consumer …

GreatCollections Acquires 1796 Quarter for $2.35 Million

January 13, 2022 by Clinton

1796 Quarter - Pogue Collection (Image Courtesy of GreatCollections)

The following is a Press Release from GreatCollections, announcing its acquisition of the 1796 Quarter from the Pogue Collection. It is the finest known example of this coin, graded at MS-66 by PCGS and has CAC approval. It was acquired for an eye watering $2.35 million. As the first major U.S. coin rarity to transact in 2022, GreatCollections is pleased to announce the acquisition of one of the finest 1796 Quarters known at $2.35 million. Formally from …

ANA Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

January 13, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship are now being accepted. Applications will be accept through March 11, 2022. The Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are members of the ANA. It provides $1,000 and the winner is chosen based on numismatic merit and financial need. Applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship provided by the American Numismatic Association …

NGC to Offer Special Labels to Celebrate It’s 35th Anniversary

January 12, 2022 by Clinton

NGC 35th Anniversary Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that it will be offering special labels throughout 2022 in celebration of its 35th anniversary. The Sarasota, Florida based company was founding in 1987 and has now graded over 52 million coins, medals, and tokens. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), which has certified more coins than any other independent third-party grading service, has reached another milestone: its 35th anniversary. NGC is starting this exciting …

Coin Production Costs Outlined in The United States Mint Annual Report

January 12, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its 2021 Annual Report to the public. You can read the highlights here on USCoinNews. One of the key areas of the in the report is the “Cost of Producing and Distributing Coins by Denomination” which is found on page 12 of the report. The most telling – and damning – figure in coin production costs section of the report is the reported two cents that it costs the …

United States Mint Releases 2021 Annual Report

January 12, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Annual Report for 2021, highlight sales, costs and other key metrics for the nation’s coinage making branch. The 2021 Annual Report can be found here on the Mint’s site and is a worthwhile read for those interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of the Mint. For those who don’t have the opportunity to read the report in detail, here are a few of the key highlights: The Mint had …