New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee As Member Specially Qualified in Medallic Arts or Sculpture

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The United States Mint announced today that the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Jeanne Stevens-Sollman to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as the member specially qualified by virtue of her experience in the medallic arts and sculpture, effective May 23, 2024. She previously served on the CCAC from 2012 through 2022 as a member representing the interest of the general public. She replaces Darla Jackson, who briefly served on the CCAC in …

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June 9, 2024 – United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report

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The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, June 9, 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 102,772 numismatic products in the last week. The strong sales were buoyed by the latest releases from the Mint, the 2024-W uncirculated American Eagles. The top-selling product for …

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Dr. Mary Edwards Walker American Women Quarter Bags and Rolls Available June 17th

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The United States Mint will begin sales of the latest American Women Quarter release next week. The Quarter honoring Dr. Mary Edwards Walker will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Monday, June 17, 2024. The Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Quarter will be the second in the American Women Quarter program released this year, and the thirteenth overall in the series. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was a Civil War surgeon, and women’s …

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Today’s Deal – 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar Graded MS-66 by NGC

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Today’s Deal is an excellent opportunity to add a stunning Eisenhower dollar coin to your collection. The coin is a 1972-S Eisenhower dollar. It has been graded at MS-66 by NGC and is priced at just $32.00. This is slightly the book price of $26, but considering it is graded and encapsulated by NGC, it is a fantastic deal. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, …

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United States Mint Circulating Coinage Production Report – April 2024

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The United States Mint has released its Circulating Coin Production Report for April 2024. The report shows that the United States Mint produced just 368.2 million coins in April, its second lowest monthly production since December 2023, and the lowest total for April in five years. Indeed, three of the six coins that the Mint normally produces for circulation had no production in April 2024. According to the Mint’s report, 211.2 million Lincoln Cents were minted in …

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2024-W American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin Available June 13th

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The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2024-W American Buffalo proof gold coin starting next week. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on June 13th. The production limits as been set at 16,000 by the Mint, but there is no household limit on the number of coins that can be purchased. The 2024-W American Buffalo pricing has not been released by the Mint. That will happen on release day. The West Point minted 24-karat …

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2024-W American Eagle Gold and Silver Uncirculated Coins On Sale Today

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The United States Mint will open sales of the 2024-W American Eagle gold and silver uncirculated coins later this week. Sales of the West Point uncirculated one-ounce coins will open at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. As usual, sales are expected to be strong for both coins, particularly the silver Eagle. The 2024-W American Eagle gold uncirculated is priced at $3170. The production limit is 13,000 coins, and the household purchase limit is 3 coins. The silver American Eagle is priced at $76, and there …

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The Royal Mint announced today an exclusive deal with Rare Coin Company of America

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The Royal Mint has signed an exclusive distribution deal to grow its commemorative coin business in the US. The deal with the Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA) is projected to turnover £100m ($127m) over the next three years.  Since 2022, The Royal Mint has seen a 118% increase in the number of US customers, highlighting the popularity of British coins amongst US collectors. More than 17,000 1oz silver commemorative coins have been purchased by …

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June 2, 2024 – United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report

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The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, June 2, 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 9,690 numismatic products in the last week. Like last week’s report, this week’s top ten-selling products were a mix of releases this year and the past several years. Five …

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Today’s Deal – A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, 3rd Edition

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Today’s Deal is another fantastic book in the Bowers Series from Whitman Publishing. A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, 3rd Edition, is a must-have addition to collector’s libraries as a key resource for researching these beautiful coins from the United States. The 288-page book is chock-full of details on these coins and is priced at just $18.77. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains …

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