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Crime Blotter: Coin Shop Theft in Benbrook, Texas

November 3, 2020 by Clinton

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Benbrook, Texas Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a break in at a local coin and jewelry store. The crime happened at J&J Coins & Jewelry located on Williams Road in Benbrook, Texas. Access to the shop was gained by pushing a hole in the rear wall of the business. Once inside, alarms were triggered but video footage shows a single suspect moving room-to-room …

Mint Sales Report – November 1, 2020

November 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report to the public. The report covers the last seven days of sales for the Mint, ending November 1, 2020. As expected, the recently released Massachusetts American Innovation Dollar products had a strong showing in their first week of sales while annual sets and bullion products remained strong sellers. Take the top selling product honors for the week was the 2020 Proof Set. The standard set …

Mail Bag – Where Do You Buy Bullion Coins?

November 3, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from a regular visitor, Evan. He asks I buy bullion coins for my collection and/or investments. It is a great question Evan and one I’m happy to share my thoughts on. Hi, Long time reader of your site. Thanks for it. Where do you buy your bullion coins? I see you post pictures of some of them on Instagram but obviously you can’t buy one from 1988 mint’s website. Thanks. …

World’s Money Fair in Berlin Goes Virtual Due to COVID-19

November 2, 2020 by Clinton

The World’s Money Fair set to take place January 29-31, 2021 in Berlin has been cancelled as an in-person event. Instead, organizers will move it to a virtual show that will allow vendors to have virtual booths to sell their Numismatic products. The move comes as a direct result of the ongoing and now surging COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. While not explicitly stated in the update from the organizers, it is likely they could not …

NGC Announces Special Designations and Labels for End of World War II 75th Anniversary American Eagles

November 2, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W End of World War II 75th Annivesary Privy American Eagle (Image Couresty of NGC)

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that they will have special designations and labels available for the upcoming End of World War II 75th Anniversary American Eagles. Both the gold and silver American Eagles bearing the “V75” privy mark go on sale later this week on November 5, 2020. As is usually the case, NGC will offer special designations for First Release and Early Release coins as well as a special label available to those …

End of World War II Gold and Silver Medals Sales Start November 9

November 2, 2020 by Clinton

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The United States Mint will open sales on November 9, 2020 for the End of World War II gold and silver medals. The two medals, which commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the global war, will go on sale starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The silver medal will be priced at $75.00. There is a production limit of 20,000 medals and a household limit of one medal. It is a 1-ounce …

American Numismatic Society Announces New Greatest Coins Video Series

November 2, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has announced new video series on the society’s greatest coins held in their collection. The series of videos will bring details and historical context to these coins, brought to you by the ANS curation staff. The first video on these greatest coins is already available on the society’s YouTube Channel and it covers the Ides of March denarius from ancient Rome. If you already subscribe to the Society’s channel, you …

NCIC Offers Reward for Stolen Gold Coin

November 2, 2020 by Clinton

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is offering a $5,000 reward for the recovery of a rare 1853 $20 United States Office of Gold coin. The left happened last month at the Denver Coin Show held in Denver, Colorado. There were no details shared in the bulletin on how the coin was stolen or from the dealer it was stolen. The last update to the report was on October 28, 2020 and only indicates that …

US Mint to Offer San Francisco 2020 American Eagle Bullion Coins Starting Today

November 2, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that it will begin selling silver 2020 American Eagles bullion coins that have been minted at the San Francisco facility. The bullion coins, which will not carry the “S” mint mark, will be sold only to Authorized Purchases in Monster Boxes starting today. The unexpected announcement is the second similar sale that the Mint has had in 2020 as production and demand for silver bullion has been exceptionally high. …

Mint Confirms Early 2021 American Eagles Will Have Inaugural Reverse

October 30, 2020 by Clinton

2019 American Eagle Silver Proof Reverse

The United States Mint has confirmed that early 2021 gold and silver American Eagles will retain the inaugural Reverse with the new Reverse coming in mid-2021. The confirmation was first reported at CoinWorld and it has been confirmed here at USCoinNews. According to the Mint, bullion gold and silver American Eagles will have the same design used since 1986 on the Reverse early in 2021. These will be sold to authorized buyers. When the new …