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United States Air Force Silver Medal Sales Start Today [Updated]

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Clinton

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

Update: Shortly after this article was posted, the Mint reached out via Twitter to indicate sales will not happen today. They do not have a release date for the United States Air Force medal at this time. The Mint did not indicate a reason as to why sales were postponed. The United States Air Force silver medal, honoring the second youngest branch of the United State military, will go on sale today. Sales will begin at Noon …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – February 22, 2021

February 22, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullions sales report through the beginning of February 22, 2021. The Mint in the past week sold another 71,500 bullion coins, pushing the total sales to just shy of 8 million for the year. As previously reported, this far outpaces the already outstanding year of 2020 for the Mint with sales likely not to diminish any time soon. For the American Eagle silver bullion coin, 680,000 of …

Coin History – Standing Liberty Quarter

February 22, 2021 by Clinton

In the last Coin History article covering the Winged Liberty Head, or Mercury, Dime, I discussed the significant changes that happened to United States coinage in 1916. Misguided by the wrong interpretation of a law, the Mint was compelled to believe that it had to change the Half Dollar, Quarter Dollar, and Dime given they had been in circulation for 25 years. That wrong reading of the law led to the birth of the Mercury …

Today’s Deal – 1998-S Lincoln Cent Proof

February 19, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a somewhat elusive modern Lincoln Cent proof coin. The 1998-S Lincoln Cent had a low mintage and that makes it a bit more rare than the years surrounding it. Today on Amazon, you can pick one of these proof coins for $7.99 including free shipping. That makes it a little less than the $9.20 book price for this coin. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, …

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 3-Coin Set Sales Start Today

February 19, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 3-Coin Set (Image Courtesty of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is set to release the final 3-coin set in the American the Beautiful Quarter series later today. The 2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site set will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific at the United States Mint website. Overall it is the penultimate product for the 2021 Tuskegee Airmen Quarter, with the 5-ounce silver bullion coin set for release in the Spring. For those of you who are in …

Mail Bag – Binders or Trays for Coin Storage

February 18, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Allen who asks about coin storage. Specifically, they want to know if storing coins in binders versus trays are better and what I do with my own collection. Hi, I am wanting to know if storing my coins in binders over trays is better or vise versa. I see on Instagram that you seem to use both but I want to know if either of these are better than …

Today’s Deal – Aiernuo 20x Loupe

February 18, 2021 by Clinton

When it comes to grading your coin, a solid magnifying loupe is a must. Today’s deal is on a great one from Aiernuo and is the one I personally use. Right now, you can pick up the 20x loupe with glass optics and a steel body for $8.49. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This Today’s Deal article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the …

Today’s Deal – 1983 Prestige Proof Set

February 17, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on the somewhat difficult to find 1983 Prestige Proof Set. 1983 saw these special set released for the first time, coming with a 1983 Olympic commemorative in a stunning display case. Today you can pick one of these rare sets up for $64.65 through Today’s Deal. 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. …

NCIC Announces Recovery of Coins Stolen in August 2020

February 17, 2021 by Clinton

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Good news this morning from the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC). The contents of a United States Postal Service package that was stolen in August 2020 have been recovered. The coins appeared on a Canadian auction site and have now been recovered. USCoinNews first reported the theft in September 2020. After the coins were discovered on the auction site, NCIC assisted in coordinating the investigation with the victim of the crime, Postal Inspectors, Canadian law …

The ANS Lyceum: New Online Educational Program to Begin March 31

February 17, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing the ANS Lyceum, a new online educational program. The program is open to both members and non-members of the ANS with a substantial discount available to members for the first 6-week course that starts on March 31st. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) announces the ANS Lyceum, a new online educational program. Over the course of several weeks, participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive …