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John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal Sales Begin August 2, 2021

July 26, 2021 by Clinton

John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal will be available from the United States Mint starting next week. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Monday, August 2, 2021. Sales will only be available directly from the United States Mint on its website. The latest and final Presidential Medal for 2021 is priced at $65.00 with no production, mintage, or household purchase limit in place. Images of the latest medal were made available …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to today, July 26, 2021. 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. This week’s report shows that the Mint sold 809,500 bullion products in the past week, up from the previous week’s 716,500. As is normally the case, the silver American Eagle was the …

NGC Promotes Eric Hogan to Grading Finalizer

July 23, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing that long time collector and grader Eric Hogan has been promoted to Grading Finalizer. Mr. Hogan has been with the company since 2011 and his role now will ensure accuracy and consistent for NGC graded coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is pleased to announce that Eric Hogan has been promoted to Grading Finalizer. Hogan’s promotion reflects his numismatic knowledge, exceptional grading ability and …

Today’s Deal – 2-Coin 2017 Native American Dollar Set

July 23, 2021July 22, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a brilliant uncirculated 2-coin set of 2017 Native American Dollars. The two coins, one from the Denver Mint and one from the Philadelphia Mint, are available from SmyrnaCoin on their Amazon storefront for $12.99. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to help pay for the upkeep and hosting …

2021-W American Eagle Gold Type-2 Proof Sales Begin July 29

July 22, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Eagle Type-2 Gold Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Following the release of its silver counterpart this week – on a fortified website that withstood the onslaught of buyers – the United States Mint will open up sales of the 2021-W American Eagle Gold Type-2 Proof series of coins. Sales will begin on the Mint’s site at Noon Eastern on July 29, 2021 with no less than five products set for release that day. All of the American Eagle gold Type-2 products have production …

Virginia American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start July 27

July 21, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Virginia American Innovation Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The next coin in the American Innovation Dollar series is set to be released later today. The Virginia American Innovation Dollar, honoring the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, recognized as an engineering marvel of the modern world. Sales of bags and rolls of the coin will start on July 27, 2021 at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available directly from the United States Mint. Opened in 1964 and spanning more than 17 miles …

United States Mint Site Survives 2021-W American Eagle Release Day

July 21, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Eagle Type-2 Silver Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The first real test of the United States Mint’s site occurred yesterday with the release of the 2021-W American Eagle silver proof coin. All indications are that the site, along with the new security & automated buying systems (commonly referred to as BOTS), survived the day with little to no interruptions for collectors eager to buy. The new coin is the first to feature the new Type-2 Reverse and demand for the coin was expected …

Joe Orlando Departs Collectors Universe, Executive Chairman Nat Turner Takes Over as CEO

July 20, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Collectors Universe announcing that long time CEO Joe Orland will be departing the company. After 22 years of service, Joe Orlando will step down and Executive Chairman Nat Turner will take over the role. Collectors Universe is the parent company of coin grading company PCGS. USCoinNews wishes Joe Orlando success in his next role. Collectors Universe, the leading collectible authentication and grading company, announces that Joe Orlando, who …

United States Mint Issues New Terms for Bulk Purchase Program

July 20, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing changes to its Bulk Purchase Program. The changes are an effort by the Mint to prevent automated Bot traffic during online sales that disrupts Mint customers from being able to purchase products at release. To address the extraordinarily high volume of automated web robot (BOT) traffic targeted at the Mint’s online sales site (www.catalog.usmint.gov) and to prevent the type of disruptions that Mint …

2021-W American Eagle Type-2 Silver Proof Sales Start Today

July 20, 2021 by Clinton

The highly anticipated 2021-W American Eagle Type-2 silver proof coin will begin sales later today on the United States Mint’s website. The one ounce silver coin from the West Point Mint facility will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin is priced at $73.00. The coin has a production limit of 300,000 and there is a limit of 3 coins per household. For those of you who are enrolled in the American …