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Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coins Have Started Shipping

March 17, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has begun shipping the Christa McAuliffe commemorative coins to those who placed pre-orders earlier this year. The Proof and Uncirculated silver coin went on sale back in late January with the Mint stating at the time that orders would begin shipping on March 15, 2021. The Mint kept that date with notifications of shipment and tracking numbers provided to ordering customers. The pre-ordering process was new for the Mint on both …

H.R.1057 – National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act

March 16, 2021 by Clinton

H.R.1057 – National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act, has been introduced to the House of Representatives for consideration. This latest coin and numismatic related legislation calls for the production of commemorative coins to honor the national World War II memorial that is located in Washington, D.C. The memorial is located on the East end of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall and was dedicated in May 2004. The bill was introduced by …

United States Mint Sales Report – March 14, 2021

March 16, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its weekly sales report for the week ending March 14, 2021. For the week, the Mint sold 41,757 numismatic related products, all but one of these being a 2021 product. As expected, the American Eagle gold proof coins, which were released last week, dominated the top ten selling items list, having all five of the products make it into the top list. The top selling product for the Mint …

Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

March 15, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it is accepting entires for the Young Numismatist Literary Awards for this year. Entires must be received by April 1, 2021. Details on the awards and how to enter can be found below. Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three …

Newman Numismatic Portal Announces NNP Symposium March 19-21

March 15, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) announcing their next event will be taking place this week on March 19-21, 2021. The event is free (registration required) and will feature nearly 40 presentations on numismatic subjects over the course of the symposium. Following the positive response to the first Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) Symposium in August 2020, NNP is pleased to announce the next event, which will take place March …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – March 15, 2021

March 15, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through to this morning, Monday, March 15, 2021. For the previous week, the Mint reported a total of 1,072,000 bullion coins sold to Authorized Purchasers. As has been the case throughout 2020 and the beginning of 2021, the American Eagle silver bullion coin was the top seller, accounting for one million of the coins sold in the past week. For the year, 9,727,500 silver …

NGC Special Labels and Designations Available for the 2021-W Proof Gold Eagles

March 12, 2021 by Clinton

202-W American Eagle Gold Proof (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the availability of special labels and designations for the 2021-W American Eagle Gold Proof coins. The proof coins were released yesterday by the United States Mint and when submitted to NGC for grading & certification, submitters can request special labels and/or designations for their submissions. On March 11, 2021, the US Mint is releasing the eagerly awaited 2021-W Family of Eagles Proof Gold …

Today’s Deal – Early 2000’s Lincoln Cent Proof Set

March 12, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an excellent opportunity to fill in those missing early 2000’s Lincoln Cent Proof coins into your collection. Right now on Amazon you can pick up a complete set of 2000-S through 2007-S Cameo Proof Cents for $17.99. That is eight Lincoln Cents in total, all in Proof state. The book value on these particular Proof Cents are $4 each, so you are getting this set for basically half price of book cost. US Coin News …

NGC Announces Revised Fees Effective April 2021

March 11, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing new fees for coin grading services. These new prices will go into effect in April 2021 and all submissions on or after April 1, 2021 will be priced at these new rates and should include the updated submission form. The new pricing reflects a $1-3 per coin price increase for grading depending on the service selected. For example, the Modern fee has gone …

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Meeting Set for March 23-24

March 11, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that the next Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting will be held via teleconference on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 23-24, 2021. The meetings will continue to be dial-in only for both the committee members and the public who want to listen in as social distancing measures are still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meetings on March 23-24 have two primary objectives outlined in the Press Release …