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ANS Provides Updates on The Roman Republican Die Project

July 19, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has issued a Press Release announcing that it has completed its first significant data upload to its Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP). Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the American Numismatic Society. The Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP) of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) has completed its first significant data upload. This platform, which launched as a functional integrated database system in December 2020, is searchable …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – July 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to today, July 19, 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 716,500 bullion coins to Authorized Purchasers. This is down significantly from last week’s total of over 3 million but that report contained a significant …

North Carolina Shipment With Multiple Coins Missing or Stolen

July 14, 2021 by Clinton

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing or stolen shipment. The package was destined for Raleigh, North Carolina and was shipped via FedEx. The list of coins missing or stolen is significant with multiple coins graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Below is the list of coins along with their NGC certification numbers if applicable: 1955/55 Double Die Lincoln Cent NGC Graded AU Details #5956390-003 1843-C …

NGC Special Labels and Designations for the New 2021-W Proof Gold Eagles

July 14, 2021 by Clinton

2021-W American Eagle NGC Special Labels (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing they will be offering NGC special labels for the upcoming 2021-W American Eagle gold proof coins. These coins are set for release on July 29, 2021 by the United States Mint. NGC Special labels are a practice the grading company has had for many years, offering customers Early Release and First Release labeling options for their Eagles submitted for grading. The 2021-W Proof …

United States Mint Sales Report – July 11, 2021

July 13, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending July 4, 2021. The report covers the previous seven days in numismatic product sales by the Mint and is separate from the bullion sales report. The report shows that the Mint sold 9,784 products for the week that ended on July 11 with the top products being this year’s annual proof sets. The 2021 Proof Set was by far the top seller …

2021-W American Eagle Silver Proof Sales Start July 20

July 13, 2021 by Clinton

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

The highly anticipated 2021-W American Eagle silver proof coin will begin sales next week 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 on July 20, 2021. 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. As readers know, the Mint has announced …

United States Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal Sales to Begin Today

July 13, 2021 by Clinton

United States Air Force Silver Medal Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is going to make its forth, and hopefully successful, attempt to put the United States Air Force 2.5 ounce silver medal on sale today. Since the beginning of 2021, the Mint has delayed the sale of the medal for either supply demands or concerns over its website stability. The Mint, to its credit, explained the situation after the last delay and hopefully have sorted out the issues and concerns. Maybe the forth time …

Long Beach Expo Coin Show Returns in September 2021 Near PCGS Headquarters

July 12, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from PCGS announcing their attendance and the return of the Long Beach Coin Expo in September 2021. The expo will be held in Long Beach, California, near the Santa Ana offices of the grading company. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) heralds the return of the Long Beach Expo Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Show in Long Beach, California, just a few miles from the third-party grading service’s offices …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to today, July 12, 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. The report this week has significant revisions to previous reports, updating and adding sales figures for June and even some in May. The report corrects unreported figures and is now up-to-date and …

Today’s Deal – 1996 Uncirculated Set with 1996-W Roosevelt Dime

July 8, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an opportunity to pick up a somewhat unique coin set from the United States Mint. The 1996 Uncirculated Set was different than any other such set throughout the 1990s. The 1996 contained the normal uncirculated specimens from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints but it also contained the rare 1996-W Roosevelt Dime. 1996 was the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Dime and to mark the occasion, the Mint produced a limited number of …