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CCAC Releases Design Candidates for the Bush Presidential Dollar

April 15, 2020 by Clinton

George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar Design Candidates

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released images of the design candidates for the upcoming George H.W. Bush Presidential Dollar. Like previous coins in the series, the Obverse (heads) will feature the likeness of the President, in this case of the 41st President, while the Reverse (tails) will be the common one featuring the Statue of Liberty. The meeting to discuss and introduce the designs of the Bush Presidential Dollar was held virtually on …

Prospectors’ Gold Rush Nuggets From Fabled SS Central America Treasure Now Available

April 15, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Asset Marketing Services announcing the availability of gold rush nuggets from the SS Central America. These nuggets range from .031 to .40 grams and have been graded by NGC for their authenticity. (Burnsville, Minnesota) April 14, 2020 – Authentic California Gold Rush gold ore nuggets originally discovered by Old West prospectors then lost at sea for 157 years after the 1857 sinking of the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the SS Central …

Today’s Deal – BCW 2×2 Coin Flips 100 Pack

April 13, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great chance to stock up on 2×2 coin flips. Over at Amazon, you can pick up a 100 count pack of BCW 2×2 coin flips, with inserts, for $10.49. That’s .10 Cents per flip which is a great deal. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to help …

NGC Special Attribution and Labels for 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel

April 10, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof First Label from NGC

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special attributions and labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof coin. The coin will be issued as part of the 2020 Silver Proof Set which goes on sale Friday, April 17th at Noon Eastern. The first-ever “W” Mint Mark Nickel was released in February 2020. Now, the US Mint is including a 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel with all purchases of the 2020 …

2020 Silver Proof Set Sales Start Friday, April 17th

April 10, 2020 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 Silver Proof Set next Friday, April 17, 2020 at Noon Eastern. The 10-coin set will also come with the bonus 2020-W Jefferson Nickel in Reverse Proof that are being included in the annual sets 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 …

Mint Seeking CCAC Applications Qualified in Numismatic Curation

April 10, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has issued a Press Release, asking for applications to be submitted for those qualified in Numismatic Curation to serve on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, or CCAC. Applications must be received by April 24, 2020 no later than 5:00 PM Eastern. Note that resumes are only being accepted via email due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee …

ANS Releases Latest Money Talks Lecture on YouTube

April 9, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has published the latest Money Talks lecture on their YouTube Channel. The lecture, open to ANS members, was held online for the first time last month due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Normally the lecture series is hosted at the ANS’ New York offices. The lecture was recorded and published to the Society’s YouTube channel yesterday. In this particular lecture, Dr. Lucia Carbone discusses the coinage of Mark Antony and …

ANA Asks for Money Talks Speakers for The World’s Fair of Money

April 9, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA). It is an appeal for speakers for the Money Talks presentation at the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The event is scheduled to take place August 4-8, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2020 World’s Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh, Aug. 4-8 at …

2020 American Buffalo Proof Coin Sales Start Today

April 9, 2020 by Clinton

One of the last Numismatic products from the United States Mint, at least for now, goes on sale today. The 2020 American Buffalo Proof one ounce gold coin will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The 24-karat coin is priced at $2315.00. Details about the coin and purchasing of it can be found on the product page on the Mint’s site. The West Point minted 24-karat gold coin features designs based on …

US Mint Confirms Production Suspension of Numismatic Products

April 9, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has confirmed that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing restrictions, it has stopped production of Numismatic products. The news came via an email to customers of the Mint and is confirmation of what Mint Director Ryder had indicated was a possibility in an email last month. The Mint will continue to produce circulation coinage and bullion to support day-to-day operations of the Mint financially. We continue to produce our congressionally-mandated …