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NCIC Announces Recovery of Coins Stolen in August 2020

February 17, 2021 by Clinton

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Good news this morning from the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC). The contents of a United States Postal Service package that was stolen in August 2020 have been recovered. The coins appeared on a Canadian auction site and have now been recovered. USCoinNews first reported the theft in September 2020. After the coins were discovered on the auction site, NCIC assisted in coordinating the investigation with the victim of the crime, Postal Inspectors, Canadian law …

The ANS Lyceum: New Online Educational Program to Begin March 31

February 17, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing the ANS Lyceum, a new online educational program. The program is open to both members and non-members of the ANS with a substantial discount available to members for the first 6-week course that starts on March 31st. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) announces the ANS Lyceum, a new online educational program. Over the course of several weeks, participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive …

Mint Sales Report – February 14, 2021

February 16, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the 7-day period ending Sunday, February 14, 2021. Unsurprisingly, the top ten selling products list was dominated by new products that the Mint released in the last week. In fact, 8 of the top 10 selling products are new to the report. Overall, the Mint sold 350,294 products in the past week. Unsurprisingly, the top selling product was the 2021-W American Eagle Silver Proof. …

PCGS Offering Special Label Memorializing NASA Challenger Astronaut Christa McAuliffe

February 16, 2021 by Clinton

Christa McAuliffe PCGS Label (Image Courtesy of PCGS)

The following is a press release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing the offer of a special label for the 2021 Christa McAuliffe commemorative. The commemorative dollar coin honors the late NASA and Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut who was killed 73 seconds in the STS-51L mission in 1986. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is offering a Special Label emblazoned with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation (www.amfcse.org) logo in honor of National Aeronautics and Space Administration …

2021 Native American Dollar Rolls, Bags & Boxes Sales Start Today

February 16, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Native American Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesty of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2021 Native American Dollar starting later today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available in rolls, bags, and boxes directly on the Mint’s website. Last month the Mint released the Reverse image of the 2021 Native American dollar, the first in a two-year series that will honor Native Americans’ service in the United States Military. The design will feature two Eagle …

Classic Commemorative Coins Online Resource Debuts on Money.org

February 16, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing a new online resource focusing on the United States Mint’s early silver commemorative coins. The resource, free to access on the ANA’s site, provides detailed images and information on commemorative coins produced by the Mint from 1892 to 1954. Commemorative coins are minted to memorialize specific people, places and historical events, and are often prized by collectors for their unique and beautiful …

U.S. Coin Designer Emily Damstra Signs Exclusive PCGS Signature Labels for 2021 Silver Coins

February 16, 2021 by Clinton

PCGS Emily Damstra Signed Label (Image Courtesy of PCGS)

The following is a press release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), announcing that it will have exclusive signed labels from coin designer Emily Damstra for 2021 silver coins. Ms. Damstra is currently a member of the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program and has designed the Reverse of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative coin as well as the new Reverse of the American Eagle silver coin. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is pairing exclusive …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – February 15, 2021

February 15, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily sales report of bullion sales through to this morning, February 15, 2021. The report shows that the Mint in the last week has sold 539,500 bullion coins across the American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coin products. The report reflects the continued demand for bullion from the United States Mint to be at a record pace. The single largest selling bullion product through to January 15, 2021 …

ACEF Reports Silver Related Scams During Recent Bullion Rush

February 15, 2021 by Clinton

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has released the following Press Release concerning recent scams found to attract buyers of counterfeit United States silver dollars. The rise in these scams has principally come from the steady rise of silver bullion in the market. February 11, 2021 — The recent panic buying of silver bullion has sparked a significant increase in fraudulent or misleading online advertising to lure unsuspecting retail buyers to purchase counterfeit United States silver dollars, …

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 3-Coin Set Sales Start February 19

February 12, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 3-Coin Set (Image Courtesty of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is set to release the final 3-coin set in the American the Beautiful Quarter series next week. The 2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site set will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Friday, February 19, 2021. Overall it is the penultimate product for the 2021 Tuskegee Airmen Quarter, with the 5-ounce silver bullion coin set for release in the Spring. The 3-coins set will feature an uncirculated …