Information & News About United States Coins
The 2020 American Buffalo gold bullion coin is set to go on sale next week directly from the United States Mint. Sales will be begin Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Pricing has yet to be announced but you can find the coin here on the Mint’s site. The West Point minted 24-karat gold coin features designs based on the original 1913 Type I Buffalo nickel designed by James Earle Fraser. …
If you have been looking to add a superior example of the Franklin Half Dollar to your collection, Today’s Deal is one for you to consider. Right now you can pick up a 1958-D Franklin Half Dollar in brilliant uncirculated condition for $33.95. This is an excellent price for this coin and in this grade. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate …
ANACS, the oldest coin grading company in the United States, has suspended all grading operations due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Colorado-based company announced on their site that they have ceased operations to comply with state orders around non-essential businesses being closed. The news comes after PCGS also announced suspension of coin grading activities due to similar orders in the state of California. Only NGC, based in Florida, is currently accepting coins for grading. Florida, to …
What a world we live in readers, here on March 31, 2020. My guess is that the vast majority of you are in “Shelter in Place” mode as I have been the the past couple of weeks here in Colorado. My sincere hope is that all of you are safe and healthy as we struggle globally with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The pandemic has certainly had an impact on Numismatics with the Mint announcing product …
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has announced that their California offices in Orange County have been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The closure means that there are currently no coins being graded at the offices and collectors are encouraged not to send any coins in for grading at this time. The news of the closure came just a day after the offices had opened after being closed for a day back on …
Just days after announcing it would was available for pre-order, Whitman Publishing has now released the 2021 A Guide Book of United States Coins for purchase. The popular collectors guide book is $17.95 and available directly from the Whitman Publishing site. The Official Red Book A Guide Book of United States Coins is 74 Years young and going strong. Collectors around the country love the book’s grade-by-grade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution …
Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to fill in those Kennedy Half Dollar Proofs from the 1990s to your collection. Phanatic Sport Memorabilia has a great deal going on their Amazon store front. You can pick up a 10-coin set of Kennedy Half Dollars Proof Set for $39.99. 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 …
Whitman Publishing has issued the following Press Release announcing free shipping on pre-orders of any of the 2021 Red Book series they will be making available. All you have to do is use coupon code 21 when you check out and you’ll get the free shipping. The 2021 Red Book, technically named A Guide Book of United States Coins will be in its 74th edition next year and is considered a must-have for any collector. …
As expected, the United States Mint has confirmed that some upcoming products will have sale date changes or limited supplies due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The Mint, like much of the Federal government, State government, and business throughout the United States, has sent virtually all of their staff to work from home when possible. Minting of coins continues but in lower capacities. The Mint issued an email to customers yesterday indicating that some products will have …
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) has released the following Press Release concerning coin dealers and Shelter in Place orders. Throughout the United States, many states and local governments have issued Shelter in Place orders to combat the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. In short, dealers need to read the language of the orders from their state and local governments but likely are not exempt. ICTA has been contacted by many members who are requesting information …