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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 …

Ohio Budget Bill Reinstates Investment Bullion and Coin Sales-Tax Exemption

July 8, 2021 by Clinton

The National Coin & Bullion Association has announced that the state of Ohio has reinstated the sales tax exemption for the purchase of investment metal bullion and coins. The exemption had been limited from the previous budget and will go into effect on October 1, 2021. The Ohio 2022–2023 budget reinstates the sales-tax exemption for the purchases of investment metal bullion and investment coins that was eliminated in the previous budget. Two bills, House Bill …

APMEX Now Shipping Type-2 American Eagle Bullion Coins

July 7, 2021 by Clinton

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

After starting pre-sales back in May, United States Mint Authorized Purchaser APMEX is now shipping the bullion versions of the American Eagle Type-2 coins. The Oklahoma based company is offering both the American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins for purchase to collectors and investors with shipments happening immediately. APMEX is offering the one-ounce gold American Eagle bullion coin for $2052.59 for up to 9 coins and if you pay by Credit Card or PayPal. If you …

United States Circulating Coin Production Report – June 2021

July 7, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its circulating coinage production report for June 2021. The report shows that the Mint produced 1.3486 billion coins for circulation last month, down slightly from the 1.473 billion produced in May 2021. Drop in production ends a two month increase in production by the Mint on our national coinage. As is always the case, the Mint produced more Lincoln Cents than any other circulating coins in June 2021. For …

United States Mint Sales Report – July 4, 2021

July 6, 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 10,201 products for the week that ended on July 4 with the top products being this year’s annual proof sets. Reclaiming the top sales spot for the previous week was …

Forth Time is a Charm? Air Force Silver Medal Sales Start Next Week – In Theory

July 6, 2021 by Clinton

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

As the editor of USCoinNews, I am almost hesitant to make this post… but here we go. 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 next week. 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, …

Dr. Ralph W. Ross to Become ANA’s 62nd President at Chicago World’s Fair of Money

July 5, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that Dr. Ralph W. Ross will become the Association’s 62nd President. He will accept the office next month in Chicago at the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money event. [Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the American Numismatic Association] Voting members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have chosen a new president and vice president, and soon will …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – July 5, 2021

July 5, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to today, July 5, 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. Overall, the report shows that the Mint sold 20,500 bullion coins since the previous report on June 28, 2021. For several reports now, the Mint has show no sales of silver American …

First Look! United States Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal

July 5, 2021 by Clinton

United States Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has released the first images of the upcoming 2.5 ounce silver medal honoring the United States Coast Guard. The medal, set to go on sale August 16, 2021, is the second medal honoring the United States Military branches to be released this year. The medal honoring the Air Force, after several delays, is set to go on sale later this month. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law …