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The Planchet Podcast Episode 6 Now Available

September 1, 2020 by Clinton

The Planchet Podcast by The American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society has published episode 6 of their podcast, The Planchet, titled Old Regime France and its Jetons The sixth episode of The Planchet features an interview with Dr. Jim McClellan, Professor Emeritus of Stevens Institute of Technology, where from 1977 he taught the history of science. McClellan is also a serious student of tokens, namely the jetons of Old Regime (pre-1789) France, and what these tell us about pre-Revolution French history that cannot be gleaned easily from …

NCIC Reports Two Significant Coin Thefts

September 1, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Crime Information Center Shield

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has reported two significant coin thefts and is asking for the public’s help. The first involved a United States Postal Service (USPS) package that was on its way to Danbury, CT. It’s last known location was in a Boston processing center. The complete list of coins involved is listed below. With the exception of a 1788 Vermont Copper, all of the coins have been graded by either PCGS or …

Mint Sales Report – August 30, 2020

September 1, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the week ending August 30, 2020. As expected, the first colorized coins from the Mint sold strong for the week, despite being available only a few days in the timeframe of the report. Annual sets and precious metal products also continued their strong 2020 showing. Unsurprisingly, the new Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Half Dollar and Silver Dollar were the top two selling items …

Mail Bag – A USCoinNews Mobile App

August 31, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Krissy and they ask why there isn’t a mobile app available for USCoinNews. It’s a fair question and it comes down to a couple of different factors. Hi, I looked in the App Store for a mobile app for your site but could not find one. Is there one available? If not, are you going to make one? It would be helpful so I don’t have to go to …

United States Mint Releases Images of 2020 American Eagle Palladium Coin

August 31, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American Eagle Palladium 1-Ounce Obverse (Image Courtesy of the United States Mint)

The United States Mint has released the official images of the upcoming 2020 American Eagle Palladium 1-ounce bullion coin. Sales of the Uncirculated bullion coin will begin at Noon Eastern on September 24, 2020. Only 10,000 of the Palladium coins will be produced and there will be a household limit of one per household. This year’s coin is the fourth in the annual series. It started in 2017 with an uncirculated version of the coin, …

Coin History – The Silver American Eagle

October 28, 2020August 31, 2020 by Clinton

2019 American Eagle Silver Proof Obverse

One of the coins that many collectors look forward to each year is the Silver American Eagle. Available in bullion, Proof and Uncirculated condition – as well as some special one-off finishes – the Silver American Eagle is a relatively inexpensive way to add silver bullion to your portfolio or coin collecting. In fact, it can actually be used to fund your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). But like many coins throughout the coinage history of …

Highest Awards Given to Numismatists Making a Difference

August 28, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing the winners of this Membership & Literary Awards as well as its Service Awards. The virtual reception to honor those receiving these awards will be held on September 1st and 2nd starting at Noon Mountain Time each day. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is honoring several numismatists who not only lead by example, but pave new avenues within the numismatic hobby. Recognized for …

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Commemorative Sales Starts Today

August 28, 2020 by Clinton

Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized Half Dollar

The United States Mint is set for a historical moment today. At Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific, the Mint will open up sales of the Basketball Hall of Fame Colorized commemorative coins. These will be the first colorized coins ever offered by the United States Mint. The Mint announced pricing for the two commemoratives last month as well as expected production figures. The Basketball Hall of Fame colorized Half Dollar is priced at $55.00. A total of 75,000 …

NCIC Asking for Help Recovering Stolen Coins

August 27, 2020 by Clinton

The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is asking for the public and collector’s help in recovering several stolen coins recently in Minnesota. The theft took place at the Moorhead Antique Mall in Moorhead, Minnesota on August 5, 2020. All of the stolen coins were foreign coins which, fortunately, have been certified by either NGC or PCGS. Here is a rundown of the coins that were stolen and their certification information: Austria, 2K ( Kreuzer), Salzburg, …

PCGS Will Grade Historic Colorized United States Mint Coins

August 27, 2020 by Clinton

Example of Basketball HOF half-dollar in PCGS holder

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service, PCGS, announcing the availability of special labels for the upcoming colorized Basketball Hall of Fame Commemoratives. These historic commemoratives will be the first colorized coins offered by the United States Mint. The Mint will begin sales of these historic colorized coins on Friday, August 28, 2020. (Santa Ana, California) – August 26, 2020 – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will grade and have special insert …