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Latest ANS Podcast Now Available

April 22, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has issued the second episode of its podcast, The Planchet. The ANS podcast can be found on virtually every podcast service including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Pocket Cast. It is free and available to everyone, even if you are not an ANS Member. You can also play it via a web player directly from the ANS site. The second episode of The Planchet features guests Dr. Lucia Carbone, Assistant Curator for Roman …

United States Mint Announces design for 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Medal

April 22, 2020 by Clinton

Women's Suffrage Centennial Silver Medal Obverse

The United States Mint has release the line art images of the upcoming 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Silver Medal. This is the finalist of the images introduced by CCAC (Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee) back in October 2019. The silver medal will only be available in the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Proof Silver Dollar and Medal Set. That set will have a production limit of 10,000 sets. a bronze medal will be available in 2021. Below is …

Mint Sales Report – 2020 Silver Proof Set Dominates

April 21, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Silver Proof Set with 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report for the 7-day period ending April 19, 2020. It is the second consecutive week the Mint has released the report, giving a glimmer of hope that the weekly report is back for good. The top story coming out of the report is the strong sales of the 2020 Silver Proof Set. The set went on sale last week and is packaged with the 2020-W Jefferson …

US Mint Reopening West Point Facility Today

April 21, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that it will be reopening its West Point production facility, in limited capacity, today. The opening comes a week after the facility was closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After working with local public health officials and a complete cleaning of the facility, the Mint believe it can now open the facility for limited production. In addition, employees have been designated as mission-essential but must maintain social distancing. …

Denver Coin Expo in May Cancelled Due to COVID-19

April 20, 2020 by Clinton

The May 2020 Denver Coin Expo is the latest coin show to be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Expo staff on the show’s site has posted that the May show has been cancelled with plans to continue with the October show. Both shows were slated to take place at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. Due to unfortunate circumstances surrounding covid19 shut downs and the uncertainty of how things will …

NGC Certifies Bag of First Day of Issue 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollars

April 20, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced in a Press Release a stunning and rare recent grading the company provided. Rare Collectibles TV submitted an unopened bag of 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollars that were tagged with a date prior to the coins general release. That gives the bag a First Day of Issue status. The Press Release can be found below and it is clear from the quotes in it that the professional Numismatist at NGC …

US Mint Announces Second Price Increase on Numismatic Products

April 17, 2020 by Clinton

For the second time this year, the United States Mint has announced a price increase for some Numismatic products scheduled for 2020. The increases follow the first ones announced back in January. While Numismatic product production has ceased because of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, eventually the Mint will get these products back online and make them available to collectors. The increases range from $1.05 for the 2020 Quarter Circulating Coin Set up to $23.30 for …

2020 Silver Proof Set Goes On Sale Today

April 17, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 Silver Proof Set today at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The 10-coin set will also come with the bonus 2020-W Jefferson Nickel in Reverse Proof that are being included in the annual set for this year. The set is priced at $63.25 and initial quantities will be limited. For those new to coin collecting, the Silver Proof Set has the same coins that are included in the …

US Mint West Point Facility Temporarily Shuttered Due to COVID-19

April 16, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that it will be temporarily closing the West Point facility due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The move means that the Mint will in the short term be producing no bullion products for investors and collectors. The move is the latest in a series by the United States Mint to do its part to curtail the pandemic that has infected nearly 645,000 Americans, killing over …

PCGS Resumes Grading Operations in California

April 16, 2020 by Clinton

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has announced the resumption of operations and coin grading services in their California office. The grading company had closed their Orange County offices on March 19, 2020 as part of California’s Shelter in Place and quarantine orders to stem the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. In a post from PCGS’ President Brett Charville, the company seems to suggest that they could have stayed open given their role in numismatic …