Information & News About United States Coins
Today’s Deal is on an exceptional United States 1963 Proof Set. The set comes in its original United States Mint packaging and is price at $55.25, just below the average book price of $59.00. It is also one of the last Proof Sets from the Mint that contained 90% silver Dimes, Quarters, and Half Dollars and is the last with the Franklin Half Dollar. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links …
The following is a Press Release from Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) announcing it has been acquired by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities. The announcement is aimed to continue the growth of CCG through financial injections that are at least $500 million. CCG is the parent company of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), the coin grading branch of the organization. Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that funds managed by its Tactical Opportunities business (“Blackstone”) have agreed to acquire a majority …
Today’s Deal is a great way to get started on your Kennedy Half Dollar collection. Right now, you can pick up an 8-coin set of gem proof condition Kennedy’s from 2000-2007 for the stellar price of $49.99, far below the average $7.50 price were you to buy the coins separately. All of the coins have been taken directly from the United States Proof Sets. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This Today’s …
If you have ever been curious about the behind-the-scenes work of managing one of the largest numismatic and medallic collections in the world, give the latest Pocket Change blog post a read from the American Numismatic Society (ANS). The post is an interview with the ANS’ own Dr. Elena Stolyarik, Collections Manager for the Society. In the lengthy interview, Dr. Stolyarik discusses the processes and methods she uses to manage the collection as well as …
Today’s Deal is on a great and affordable 3-coin set of Susan B Anthony Dollar coins. SmyrnaCoin through their Amazon storefront is selling a set of the 1981 dollars, one coin from all three Mint facilities, for $19.99. It is an easy way to add these somewhat scarce coins to your collection at a low cost. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will …
The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing that the company has now graded over 50 million coins, tokens, and medals it is illustrious history. The release also highlights some of the seven figure coins that the company has graded along with other interesting coins, tokens and medals since its beginnings in 1987. Readers are encouraged to visit the Press Release (link is above) to check out some of these fascinating …
The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending June 27, 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 20,394 products for the week that ended on June 27th with the top selling product a bit of a surprise. Unlike last week, there was a mix of previous …
Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to complete, in one swoop, your 50 States Quarter set. The 50 States Quarter series ran from 1999 through 2009 and had a Quarter representing each state and six U.S. Territories. This set is all uncirculated examples from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints, a 112-coin set in all. SmyrnaCoin through their Amazon storefront is selling this massive set for $109.99. That is nearly half the price of the average …
The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) announcing that the company President, Brett Charville, will be stepping down from his role. Mr. Charville will remain with the company until a successor is selected. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) President Brett Charville has announced he will be leaving the company but will remain part of the PCGS team while a successor is selected. “I’ve enjoyed and valued my time as President, …
The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen or missing United States Postal Service (USPS) on its way from Nevada to Missouri. The package was reported lost or stolen last week and contained four PCGS graded Morgan Dollars. The package was sent via USPS Express Mail with a signature requirement from Nevada to Festus, Missouri. The package’s last scan was in Reno, Nevada and the United States Postal …