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ANS Announce 2020 Nominations and Governance

July 27, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing its 2020 nominations and governance for various roles within the Society. These roles include Trustees, Fellows, and the Board of Trustees. The list reads as a list of who’s who in Numismatics. Editors Note: Clinton, owner of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the American Numismatic Society. The site is completely independent of the ANS. The Nominating and Governance Committee, pursuant to Art. …

CFA Makes Recommendation for the Donald Trump Presidential Medal

July 27, 2020 by Clinton

CFA Recommended Donald J Trump Presidential Medal

The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) has put forth its recommended Obverse and Reverse design for the upcoming Presidential Medals for President Donald J. Trump. The recommendation comes after the CFA received and reviewed all of the potential candidates for the medals from the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). CCAC released all of the candidate images earlier this month and it was in conjunction with the committee that CFA made its recommendation. Both the commission …

United States Mint Statement on Circulating Coins

July 24, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the following statement concerning the circulating coinage – or lack thereof – of the country. The Mint makes it clear that there is adequate currency in circulation but the COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on retailers and third-party processors when it comes to accepting and processing currency. This perspective is backed up by the Mint Production Report from June which showed a significant increase in coinage production. Washington — …

The Planchet Podcast Interviews Jenna Lash

July 23, 2020 by Clinton

The Planchet Podcast by The American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society has released its latest edition of The Planchet, the society’s official podcast. In this episode, the fifth for the new podcast, the Society interviews Jenna Lash, an artist who has specialized in Numismatic paintings. In the interview, Lash discusses her paintings, how she selects her subjects and themes, and what it has been like to be a visual artist during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenna Lash is a visual artist who is …

Mail Bag – Which Coin Grading Service is Best

July 23, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Rich and it has to do with coin grading services. Coin grading services have been around for several decades now and while there are many smaller grading companies out there, the three that have emerged as the leaders are ANACS, NGC, and PCGS. But which one is best? Clinton, Thanks for taking time to answer my question. I want to know which one of the coin grading providers is …

ANA Releases Two Part Episodes of The Two Bits Podcast

July 22, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released not one but two episodes of their new podcast, Two Bits. The episodes make up a two-part review of some of the gems that can be found in the ANA’s Money Museum. Join Doug and Mitch as they rank the five most impressive items on display at the Money Museum, with extensive commentary about the pieces and their stories. There’s even a surprise twist at the end. Find …

Today’s Deal – 1981 Susan B Anthony Dollar Set

July 22, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a great and affordable 3-coin set of Susan B Anthony Dollar coins. SmyrnaCoin through their Amazon storefront is selling a set of the 1981 dollars, one coin from all three Mint facilities, for $19.99. It is an easy way to add these somewhat scarce coins to your collection at a low cost. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will …

Never Before Offered S.S. Central America Treasure In Goldberg’s September 2020 Auction

July 23, 2020July 22, 2020 by Clinton

SSCA 1856 S over s PCGS XF45 From The S.S. Central America

The following is a Press Release announcing that items from the S.S. Central America will be available to the public for the first time. There will be an auction held in Los Angeles, California (and online) to auction some of these treasures. (Los Angeles, CA) July 21, 2020 – Historic sunken treasure from the California Gold Rush recovered from the fabled S.S. Central America which sank in 1857 will be offered to the public for the first time in an …

Connecticut American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Available

July 21, 2020 by Clinton

American Innovation Connecticut Reverse Proof

The first of the 2020 American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof coins will be going on sale next week at the United States Mint. The special finish coin for Connecticut will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on July 21, 2020. The coin will be priced at $11.50 per coin with a household limit of 5 coins. Only 50,000 of the coins will be minted. The Connecticut American Innovation Dollar was designed by Richard Masters …

Today’s Deal – 1941 Jefferson Nickel MS-65 NGC

July 21, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great chance to pick up an early Jefferson Nickel that has been certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Talos Numismatics is selling a 1941 Jefferson Nickel graded MS-65 by NGC for $39.99. At the time of this posting, Talos had two of these coins at this price available on their Amazon storefront. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is …