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Today’s Deal – 2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial 8-Coin Set

November 18, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a complete uncirculated set of the special 2009 Lincoln Cent Bicentennial set. This 8-coin set features both the Denver and Philadelphia Mint uncirculated coins with all four reverses featured that year. The set is being offered by SmyrnaCoin for $9.99 on their Amazon storefront. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions …

CCAC Releases Design Candidates for Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medals

November 18, 2020 by Clinton

Katherine Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Design Candidates

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released the design candidates for the 2021 congressional gold medals honoring Dr. Christine Daren and Katherine Johnson of “Hidden Figures” fame. The committee met on November 17, 2020 and have narrowed down the potential designs of the two medals to roughly a dozen each. The law authorizing the congressional gold medals was passed on November 8, 2019 and is aimed “To award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson …

Mint Sales Report – November 15, 2020

November 18, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the week ending November 15, 2020. To the surprise of no-one, the End of World War II 7th Anniversary coin and medal were at or near the top of the list, despite challenges for the Mint’s website during their sale. Further, as has been a recurring theme for much of 2020, annual product sets continued to remain top sellers for the week. The top …

NGC Promotes Two Top Members of its World-Renowned Coin Grading Team

November 17, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation announcing the promotion of two of its top members of its coin grading team. Scott Schechter has been promoted to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer, and Ben Wengel has been promoted to Senior Grading Finalizer of World Coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is pleased to announce the promotions of Scott Schechter to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer and Ben Wengel to Senior Grading Finalizer of …

NGC Announces Launch of 2020 NGC Registry Awards

November 17, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the 2020 NGC Registry Awards. The Registry Awards are to honor collectors and allow them to display their certified coins and compete for prices. This year’s top price is a $500 NGC credit along with special recognition in the NGC Registry itself. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is excited for the 2020 NGC Registry Awards, and we hope you are too! The NGC Registry …

Mint Opens Sales of Mayflower 400th Anniversary Coins & Medals Today

November 17, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Mayflower 400th Anniversary UK SIlver Coin Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales for its latest commemorative products today, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. The products, which were announced in September, are a collaboration between the United States Mint and the Royal Mint of England, honoring the voyage of the Mayflower and the settlement of what would end up being the United States. There will be a total of four different products from the Mint, two of …

Today’s Deal – 1970s Lincoln Cent Proof Complete Set

November 16, 2020 by Clinton

If you have been looking to add to or complete your Lincoln Cent proof set, Today’s Deal is one to consider. Hall of Fame Sports Memorabilia, through their Amazon Storefront, currently has a complete 1970s Lincoln Cent proof set for just $18.99. That is less than $1.80 per coins. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. …

Tallgrass Prairie America the Beautiful Quarter Bags & Rolls on Sale Starting Today

November 16, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Tallgrass Prairie Reserve ATB Reverse

The United States Mint will open sales for bags and rolls of the latest America the Beautiful Quarter, representing the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The bags and rolls are the last circulating products that will be released for the Quarter. The five-ounce silver coin is set for release on December 7, 2020. The Mint has already released the special 3-coin set for the Tallgrass Prairie Quarter. The preserve located in Kansas is the only site …

Mint Production Report – October 2020

November 11, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its monthly circulating coin production report for October 2020. The report shows that across the Mint’s two circulation coin production facilities – Denver and Philadelphia – a total of 1,404,690,000 coins were produced in the month. That is a slight dip from the 1,422,590,000 produced in September. As is normally the case, the Lincoln Cent was the most heavily minted coin in the October 2020 report. 690,400,000 Cents were …

End of World War II Medals Sold Out Despite Continued Mint Website Issues

November 10, 2020 by Clinton

There are times that I Tweet something and it resonates with readers. Other times, I Tweet something that ages like milk. Last night, I did the later with regards to the Mint website and the sale of the End of World War II medals yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, I was able to go onto the Mint website and order the silver End of World War II medal with virtually no trouble. I got in, put the …