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United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales reports through to this morning, Monday, April 5, 2021. The past week was exceptionally slow when it came to sales of bullion products for the United States Mint. Indeed, through to April 5, 2021, the Mint reported no bullion sales for the past week. That is unusual. Looking at the total coin sales for March, the American Eagle silver 1-ounce bullion coin had 3,302,000 sales …

NCIC Instrumental in Recovering $75,000 in Stolen Notes

April 5, 2021 by Clinton

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has one again played a key role in the recovery of notes valued at over $75,000. The situation highlights the important role that NCIC plays in Numismatic crimes. The theft of the notes occurred last month and on April 2, 2021, a New York dealer reported that individuals where in his shop trying to sell some of the notes. The Dealer, who is unnamed, reported the situation to NCIC, …

CCAC April Meeting to Review American Women Quarter Reverse Designs

April 2, 2021 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will be meeting in April with its main topic to be the coming-for-2022 American Women Quarter Reverse designs. The meeting will take place April 20, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern. The meeting will be held via teleconference and the public is welcome to attend in listen only mode. The agenda for this CCAC meeting is all around the American Women Quarters Program which is slated to …

American Numismatic Association Selects Colorado Springs for 2022 National Money Show

April 2, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that the 2022 National Money Show will take place March 10-12,2022 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This will be the first National Money Show since 2020 as the 2021 show scheduled for Phoenix was cancelled. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has selected Colorado Springs, Colo., as the host city for the 2022 National Money Show® (NationalMoneyShow.com). The event is …

Today’s Deal – A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels

April 1, 2021 by Clinton

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Today’s Deal is on the excellent reference book writing by Q. David Bowers, A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels. This book, written by one of the giants in Numismatics, offers deep insight into the popular nickels of the last century, with exceptional details information. Right now the 2nd edition of this book, the latest edition, is priced at $19.94 on Amazon with free shipping. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon …

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 5-Ounce Silver Coin Sales Start April 8

April 1, 2021 by Clinton

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The United States Mint is set to begin sales of the final five ounce American the Beautiful silver coin next week. The 2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site silver coin will go on sale at Noon Eastern on April 8, 2021. 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 …

NCIC Reports Two Separate Missing or Stolen FedEx Packages

April 1, 2021 by Clinton

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public’s help in locating two missing or stolen FedEx packages that contained rare coins. The two separate incidents happened on two different FedEx packages destined for Dallas, Texas and Georgia. In the first case, the missing or stolen FedEx package was being shipping from Virginia to Dallas. The last scan of the package was in Lubbock, Texas and it has since gone missing or has …

Whitman Publishing releases new expanded Check List and Record Book of United States and Canadian Coins

March 31, 2021 by Clinton

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The following is a Press Release from Whitman Publishing, announcing the release of the newly expanded Check List and Record Book of United States and Canadian Coins. Whitman Publishing announces the release of the newly updated and expanded Check List and Record Book of United States and Canadian Coins, a resource to help hobbyists keep track of their collections. The 304-page softcover book is available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, as well as online, for $9.95. …

CCG Promotes Patel and Heller to VP

March 31, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) announcing the promotion of Harshen Patel to Vice President of Certified Guaranty Company and Scott Heller to Vice President of Sales for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) The Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®) is pleased to announce the promotions of Harshen Patel and Scott Heller, two of its longest-serving employees. Harshen Patel has been promoted to Vice President of Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), and Scott Heller …

Collectors Universe further expands headquarter facilities to support growing demand of PSA and PCGS businesses

March 30, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Collectors Universe, the parent company of PCGS, announcing that it has expanded its headquarters and operations facilities in Santa Ana, California. The company added 58,814 square feet to its facilities, brining its total square footage to 184,439. Nearly half of the new space is adjacent to its existing facility and will be used to expand its operations capacity. The company also announced it has hired approximately 250 new …