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NGC Announces Special Designations & Labels for The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative

February 2, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Early Release Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

NGC has issued a Press Release announcing the availability of special designations and labels for the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar. The coin, which is available for pre-order from the United States Mint, will begin shipping on March 17, 2021. The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative is available in Proof and Uncirculated finishes from the United States Mint. On January 28, 2021, the US Mint is releasing two silver dollars as a tribute to Christa McAuliffe, …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – February 1, 2021

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily Bullion Sales report through today, February 1, 2021. The report reflects all of the bullion sales made by the Mint through the month of January. For last week, the Mint sold 72,000 bullion coins. 59,000 of those coins were gold 1-ounce American Eagle coins while 5,000 of the coins were the 1/2-ounce variety of the gold American Eagle. Additionally, there were 8,000 1/25-ounce gold American Eagle’s sold …

United States Air Force Silver Medal Sales Start February 22 [Updated]

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Clinton

United States Air Force Silver Medal Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Update: The United States Mint reached out to me via Twitter and the launch date is now February 22, 2021. The Mint appears to be adjusting their production schedule slightly. The United States Air Force silver medal, honoring the second youngest branch of the United State military, will go on sale next week. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on February 22, 2021. Sales of the 2.5-ounce silver medal will only be …

Today’s Deal – 100-Pack of Guardhouse Flips With Inserts

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is one that I’ve posted before but it is still a great deal that remains available to readers. It is on the Guardhouse flips for your coin storage. You can pick up a 100 pack of the flips, with inserts, for $14.92 on Amazon right now. That is the lowest price I’ve seen on these flips and it includes free shipping for Prime customers. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links …

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site American the Beautiful Bags & Rolls Sales Start February 8

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site America The Beautiful Quarter Reverse (Image Courtesty of The United States Mint)

The America the Beautiful Quarter series will come to a close next week when the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Quarter goes on sale. Sales of bags and rolls will be begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific next Monday, February 8, 2021. The release will represent the 56th and final coin in the America the Beautiful series of Quarters. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African-American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World …

American Buffalo Gold Bullion Sales Report – February 1, 2021

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Buffalo Bullion Coin (Image Courtesy of APMEX)

The United States Mint has updated its daily American Buffalo Gold Bullion Sales Report through to today, February 1, 2021. The report shows that, much like other bullion products, the American Buffalo has had an exceptional strong start to sales in 2021. Up to February 1, 2021, the United States Mint has sold 61,500 of the one-ounce gold bullion coins. This sales total is a dramatic increase over the January 2020 sales total of 21,000 …

New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, or CCAC. It announced that Arthur “Art” Bernstein will be joining the committee, filling the vacancy of Jean Stevens-Sollman. Mr. Bernstein will be joining for a four year term with the committee. WASHINGTON — The United States Mint today announced the appointment of Arthur (Art) Bernstein to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as one of three members …

Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal Sales Start Today

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

After releasing the official images of it last week, the United States Mint will begin sales of the Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal later today. The medal, honoring the eighth President of the United States, will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. It will be priced at $65.00. Like the previous medals in the series, the Van Buren medal will be 99.9% silver. The Reverse of the medal will be the common one …

South Carolina American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Sales Start Today

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

South Carolina American Innovation Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the Reverse Proof finish coin of the South Carolina American Innovation dollar later today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. The coin is priced at $11.50 with a limit of 5 coins per household. In total, only 50,000 of the coins will be available. The South Carolina coin honors educator and civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark. Educator and activist Septima Poinsette …

APMEX Statement On Current Precious Metals Market Conditions

February 1, 2021 by Clinton

With precious metal prices surging late last week and early this morning, the demand for these metals is forcing many dealers in precious metals into the difficult position of not filling orders or holding them to wait for the market stabilizes a bit. Over the weekend, APMEX CEO Ken Lewis sent an email to customers outlining the difficult situation the company faces and that patrons will face longer-than-normal delays in shipping as the company works …