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Get Ready for the 2021 NGC Registry Awards!

April 9, 2021 by Clinton

The following is an announcement from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the 2021 NGC Registry Awards. The annual contest allows for members of the NGC Registry (free to join) a platform for them to register and display their certified coins. This year, more than $30,000 in prizes will be award. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is excited for the 2021 NGC Registry Awards, and we hope you are too! More than $30,000 in prizes will be …

Today’s Deal – 1960s Kennedy Half Dollar 40% Silver Set

April 8, 2021 by Clinton

1960s Kennedy Half Dollar 40% Silver Coins

Today’s Deal is an excellent opportunity to get the somewhat difficult to find 40% silver Kennedy Half Dollars. From 1965 through 1969, the Half Dollar contained 40% silver before moving to the Nickel-Copper clad in 1970 through to today. 1964 was the last year any circulating coin in the United States had 90% silver content. Right now, Hall of Fame Memorabilia has three of these 5-coin sets priced at $44.99 each including free shipping. US …

Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Chicago World’s Fair of Money

April 8, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Chicago World's Fair of Money Banner (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Association)

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) encouraging members of the Association to consider becoming a Money Talks presenter at the 2021 World’s Fair of Money. This year, the World’s Fair of Money will be held from August 10-14, 2021 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists …

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 5-Ounce Silver Coin Sales Start Today

April 8, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Tuskegee Airmen 5-Ounce Silver Coin Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is set to begin sales of the final five ounce American the Beautiful silver coin later today. The 2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site silver coin will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available directly from the United States Mint’s website and is priced at $229.00. The Mint will only be producing 20,000 of the coins but there is no household limit on the …

United States Mint Circulation Coins Production – March 2021

April 7, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has published its production figures for circulating coins that were produced in March 2021. The report, which outlines the number of coins the Mint produced at its Denver and Philadelphia facilities for general circulation, shows that 1,134,840,000 (1.134 billion) coins were produced last month. That is just slightly down from the 1.1634 billion produced in February 2021. Production of the Lincoln Cent increased to 608.8 million coins in March 2021, up …

NGC Announces Exclusive Partnership and Special Label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Coins

April 7, 2021 by Clinton

NGC National Law Enforcement Dollar Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing an exclusive partnership and special label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement commemorative coins. The exclusive label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement coins will feature a Memorial Fund logo and for each coin encapsulated, NGC all pay a royalty to the organization to support their initiatives. The 2021 National Law Enforcement coins are currently available for pre-order from the United States Mint. …

National Women’s Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Legislation Introduced in Congress

April 7, 2021 by Clinton

Two bills, one introduced into the House of Representatives and the other into the Senate, call for the creation of commemorative coins for the National Women’s Hall of Fame. H.R. 1648 was introduced into the House by Representative Joseph Morelle (D-NY25) on March 8, 2021 and currently has 73 cosponsors. Meanwhile, S. 867 was introduced to the Senate on March 18, 2021 by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and currently has no cosponsors. The two bills …

New PCGS Set Registry Awards for Toned Coins

April 6, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing a new PCGS Set Registry award for toned coins. The special Set Registry award is free to enter and offers prizes for the top sets of toned coins. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has announced the launch of the 2021 PCGS Set Registry Toned Showcase Awards. This special Set Registry awards program is completely free and offers top prizes worth $2,500 each …

Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Legislation Introduced in Congress

April 6, 2021 by Clinton

Two separate bills have been introduced into the House of Representatives and the United States Senate calling for a commemorative coin to honor Harriet Tubman. Specifically, the two pieces of legislation call for a commemorative coin or coins to be released in 2022 to mark the bicentennial of Tubman’s birth on March 6, 1822. Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to …

United States Mint Sales Report – April 4, 2021

April 6, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has published its weekly numismatic product sales report for the seven day period ending on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Unsurprisingly, it was a slow sales week for the Mint as there were no new products released for purchase for the third consecutive week. Overall, the Mint sold 15,999 numismatic products last week. In looking at the top ten selling products for the Mint last week, seven of the ten were released …