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United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – May 31, 2021

May 31, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to today, May 31, 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 a scant 28,600 bullion coins through to May 31, 2021. For the second consecutive week, the Mint showed no sales of the silver American …

Two Bits Podcast: Episode 9: Saint-Gaudens and the Renaissance of American Coinage

May 28, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 9 of its new-for-last-year podcast, Two Bits. In this episode, hosts Doug and Mitch discuss Augusts Saint-Gaudens and his gold double eagle and his role in the renaissance of American coinage. Join Doug and Mitch as they discuss Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his gold double eagle. They describe his monumental sculptural work, his vital role in the Renaissance of American Coinage, and the challenges involved in making his coins …

United States Mint Postpones Pre-Orders for Future 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars

May 28, 2021 by Clinton

Morgan Dollar with CC Privy Mark (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint, after suffering another website meltdown and significant public backlash, has announced that it will be suspending pre-orders for future 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars. The announcement came via email to Mint customers and acknowledged that the high volume of web traffic caused “significant numbers of Mint customers to experience website anomalies that resulted in their inability to complete transactions.” For now, the Mint has decided that all future pre-orders will be …

Mint Confirms American Eagle Enrollment Program Auto-Rollovers

May 27, 2021 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint took to Twitter yesterday to confirm what most expected: If you are enrolled in the American Eagle Enrollment Program, you will be automatically rolled into the new Eagle Type-2 enrollments. Further, those already in the Eagle Enrollment Program do not have to do anything with their accounts. They will simply be auto-enrolled for the Type-2’s. In reality, it makes sense for the Mint to do this as it assures that those …

Mail Bag – I’m Done Buying From The Mint

May 27, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag letter comes from Sam and to see he’s a bit frustrated would be an understatement. His note to me via the contact page here on the site was one that I received in some vein from four other people: They are done buying from the Mint after this week’s fiasco around the Carson City and New Orleans Privy Mark Morgan Dollars.. I selected Sam’s email because it was the least…. colorful of …

Today’s Deal – 2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial 8-Coin Set

May 26, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a complete uncirculated set of the special 2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial set. This 8-coin set features both the Denver and Philadelphia Mint uncirculated coins with all four reverses featured that year. The set is being offered by SmyrnaCoin for $9.99 on their Amazon storefront. 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 …

NCIC & Chicago Police Ask for Help in Home Theft of Coins

May 26, 2021 by Clinton

Numismatic Crime Information Center Banner

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Chicago Police Department are asking for the public’s help in recovering over $50,000 in stolen coins from an elderly victim. The theft took place on May 5, 2021 in Chicago. The victim reported that a white male came to his door claiming to represent the local power company, telling the victim he needed to do work in his back yard. The suspect then request the victim to accompany …

United States Mint Sales Report – May 23, 2021

May 25, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic product sales report for the week ending May 16, 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 Mint sold 20,979 products last week with eight of the top ten products sold being products released this year. The Mint did not release any new products during the time of this …

United States Mint Site Crumbles Under Pressure – Again

May 25, 2021 by Clinton

It what has become the expected behavior, the United States Mint site crumbled yesterday under the intense pressure from the buying public. The onslaught of buyers was due to the release of the privy mark Morgan Dollars that went on pre-order yesterday at Noon Eastern. Within 10 minutes, all of the available coins for pre-order had been purchased which itself was not surprising. The Mint had a household limit of 10 coins which frankly too …

2021 “CC” and “O” Privy Mark Morgan Dollar Pre-Orders Begin Today at Noon Eastern

May 24, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Morgan Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

One of the most anticipated releases from the United States Mint will be available for pre-order starting today. The 2021 “CC” and “O” privy Morgan Dollars will be available for pro-orders later today. Pre-orders will open up at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. The “CC” privy mark pays homage to the Carson City Mint where the Morgan Dollars were originally struck. Likewise, the “O” honors the New Orleans Mint. Of the …