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PNG Day Returns to CSNS for 2021

January 13, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) announcing that they will be conducting a PNG Day show in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention. The convention is currently scheduled to be help April 22-24, 2021 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. The PNG Day will be held on Wednesday, April 21st. The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) will once again conduct a PNG …

Coin History – The Winged Head Liberty (Mercury Dime)

January 13, 2021 by Clinton

The history of the Winged Head Liberty Dime, commonly referred to as the Mercury Dime, is one that nearly did not happen. A misunderstanding of a law brought it into being when the Mint thought it had to change the circulating coinage in the United States. It didn’t but like many collectors, I’m thankful the misreading of the law happened. If it hadn’t, we would not have one of the most beloved coins in the …

2021 American Eagle in Stock at APMEX

January 12, 2021 by Clinton

After making the coins available for pre-order in early December 2020, APMEX now has the 2021 American Eagles in stock. The Oklahoma-based company now has both the 2021 American Eagle silver and gold bullion coins available for purchase with discounts for bulk orders. APMEX is one of the United States Mint’s Authorized Purchaser companies of their bullion products. The company is selling the American Eagle silver bullion coin for $33.36 each. for up to 19 …

South Carolina American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start January 19

January 12, 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 South Carolina American Innovation Dollar next week on January 19, 2021. Sales will be on bags and rolls of the 2020 dated dollar coin, which will start at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the 19th. The South Carolina coin honors educator and civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark. Educator and activist Septima Poinsette Clark has been called the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.” Born …

H.R.1923 – Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 Sent to The President for Signature

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Clinton

Seal of the President of the United States

H.R.1923 – Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, one of the final Numismatic related bills of the 116th Congress, has passed both the House or Representatives and the Senate and has been sent to the President for signature. The Act offers some of the most sweeping changes to our circulating coinage and brings a list of changes to the Quarter Dollar, Half Dollar, Medal programs and bullion coins. The entire text of H.R. 1923 Circulating …

Mint Releases 2020 Biennial Report

January 12, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its 2020 Biennial Report that it gave to Congress and has made public. For those not familiar with this report, it is required by the Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-302. The Act requires the Secretary to conduct research and development (R&D) on alternative metallic materials for all circulating coins and to provide a biennial report to Congress on the status of coin production …

United States Mint Raises Prices on Some Older Products

January 12, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has quietly rolled out some price increases on several older products that remain available. The changes went into effect on January 1, 2021. The increase in prices impact older products from 2018, 2019, and 2020 that the Mint still has in stock. The increases generally are minimal with increases on average being around $2 per item. The largest increase was $6 on the remaining 2018 and 2019 American Innovation Philadelphia and …

NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with Jennie Norris, Designer of the New American Gold Eagle Reverse

January 12, 2021 by Clinton

2021 American Eagle Type-2 Gold Coin Reverse

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announced a special signature label will be available for the 2021 American Eagle gold coin. The signature will be that of Jennie Norris and will be available on the new-for-2021 gold Eagle Reverse when it is released by the United States Mint later this year. The signature labels will be available through select retailers. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is excited to announce that Jennie …

Mint Sales Report – January 10, 2021

January 12, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the seven day period ending on January 10, 2021. As expected, the first two new products of 2021 took the top sellers slots with various American Innovation Dollar products occupying many of the other top sales slots. In all, the Mint sold 24,306 products for the week. The 2021 Happy Birthday Coin Set was the top selling for the week of January 10, 2021. …

Today’s Deal – 2011 Silver Proof Set

January 11, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an excellent value on a United States Mint Silver Proof Set. Right now through the SmyrnaCoin storefront on Amazon, you can pick up the 2011 Silver Proof Set for $67.94. That is for the 14-coin set that was offered by the Mint back in 2011. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. …