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US Mint Releases Official Images of the Barbara Bush First Spouse Gold Coin

July 29, 2020 by Clinton

Barbara Bush First Spouse Gold Coin Proof Obverse

The United States Mint has released the official images of the upcoming Barbara Bush First Spouse gold coin. The one-half ounce pure gold coin is set to be released on August 20, 2020 in both a Proof and Uncirculated finish. The latest edition to the First Spouse gold coin series was authorized by the same legislation that authorized the George H.W. Bush Presidential dollar. That became law back in February of this year. It was …

Mint Sales Report – July 26, 2020

July 28, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the week ending July 26, 2020. Unsurprisingly, especially for 2020, the Mint’s latest product has taken the top sales position for the 7-day period. That producing being the 2020 American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof for Connecticut. The new Reverse Proof coin, which was made available last Tuesday, topped sales at 24,737. That means roughly half of the 50,000 of these that were minted have …

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 …