Fifth 1922 Modified High Relief Peace Dollar Pattern Discovered and Certified by NGC

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1922 Peace Dollar (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the discovery a fifth 1992 modified Peace Dollar pattern. The company has now confirmed and certified the coin. When David Lange, Research Director at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), identified the first 1922 Modified High Relief Peace Dollar in 2001, very little was known about these coins. Even though they look dramatically different from regular-issue 1922 Peace Dollars, it still took 80 years for …

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

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

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that it will be offering special labels and designations for the upcoming Type-2 2021-W Proof American Eagle silver coins. Alongside the 35th anniversary of American Eagle coinage, a new version of the Silver Eagle will be released by the US Mint on July 1, 2021. Featuring an enhanced obverse and redesigned reverse, the updated 2021-W Proof Silver Eagle is one of the most highly anticipated coins in years, a must-have for …

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United States Mint Announces Next Three Women in The American Women Quarters Program

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The United States Mint has announced the next three women that will be honored in the American Women Quarters Program. The program, set to kick off in 2022, will honor American women and their accomplishments and contributions to America. The program will run from 2022 through 2025. The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the addition of the following women to be honored during the first year of the American Women Quarters™ Program: …

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Today’s Deal – 1937 Buffalo Nickel 3-Coin Set for $59

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1937 Buffalo Nickel 3-Coin Set

Today’s Deal is on a great, 3-Coin set of 1937 Buffalo Nickel coins. The set consists of three About-Uncirculated (AU) coins and is $59.85 on Amazon. 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 of the site. Thank you. In this set, you will get: …

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NGC To Accept Submissions at Summer FUN

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Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that it will be attending and accepting submissions for grading at the upcoming Summer FUN Convention. The summer Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention will be held July 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. NGC will be accepting submissions throughout Noon Eastern on Saturday, July 10th but note that if they hit their total submissions prior, they can shut down accepting coins earlier. If you are …

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New Hampshire American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start June 15

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2021 American Innovation Dollar Reverse - New Hampshire (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales of the latest American Innovation Dollar next week. The New Hampshire dollar, honoring the invention of the first home video game console by Ralph Baer, will go on sale on June 15, 2021 at the Mint’s website. The Mint will be offering rolls and bags of the coins to collectors. The American Innovation $1 Coin representing New Hampshire recognizes the invention of the first home video game console …

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United States Mint Sales Report – June 6, 2021

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The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending June 6, 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 had a good week in sales with 17,967 items sold in the previous week. Of the top 10 selling products for the Mint last week, all save one were releases …

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Coin History – Franklin Half Dollar

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1962 Franklin Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of NGC)

Throughout the history of coinage here in the United States, there are a few that are seemingly universally loved. The Saint Gaudens Double Eagle, the Morgan Dollar, and Indian Head “Buffalo” Nickel all come to mind. For many collectors, the Franklin Half Dollar is also on that list. Minted from 1948 to 1963, it is one of the shorter lived coins in our history but one of the be most beloved. In fact, it is …

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Today’s Deal – Set of Proof 1990s Jefferson Nickels for $19

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1990-1999 S Proof Jefferson Nickel

Today’s deal is another series set that lets you add to your collection proof coins at a great price. Right now you can pick up a 10-coin set of Proof Jefferson Nickel coins from the 1990s for $18.99. That gives you every proof Nickel from the 90s in one purchase. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a …

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Comprehensive Agenda Ahead of CCAC Meeting on June 15-16

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The Citizen Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has a packed agenda for its next scheduled meeting. The meeting is slated for June 15-16 and will be held via teleconference and will begin at 12:30 PM Eastern on the first day. The June 15th session will run from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET), and the June 16th session will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (ET). The agenda for each day will be looking at …

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