NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with Rick Tomaska

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Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is excited to announce that Rick Tomaska, owner of R & I Coins and founder of Rare Collectibles TV, has agreed to individually hand-sign certification labels exclusively for NGC. An authority on US Proof coinage and Franklin Half Dollars, Tomaska authored two books, Cameo and Brilliant Proof Coinage of the 1950 to 1970 Era and The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars, which are reference guides that explore different die varieties. According to Tomaska, …

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2022 Morgan and Peace Dollars on Mint’s Production Schedule

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Arguably one of the most popular releases from the United States Mint this year – and for the past several – were the Morgan and Peace Dollar coins. Released in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Morgan’s retirement and the Peace replacing it, the Mint released five different 2021 Morgan Dollars and one Peace Dollar. Demand for the coins were so high that it crashed the Mint’s site repeatedly on release days and the …

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Mint Updates Leadership Page Reflecting Acting Director Alison Doone

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The United States Mint has quietly updated its Leadership Page, reflecting the appointing of Alison Doone as Acting Director. Mrs. Doone assumed the role effective today after the resignation of Mint Director Ryder. The change was effective today. Mrs. Doone will be the new Acting Director of the Mint. Mr. Ryder leaves after serving as the 34th and 39th Director of the United States Mint to pursue other opportunities. The change of the Mint Director …

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Treasury Announces New U.S. Mint Acting Director Effective October 1st

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The following is a Press Release from the United States Department of the Treasury announcing that U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder will be leaving the Mint effective October 1st, being replaced by Alison Doone. Mrs. Doone will be the new Acting Director of the Mint. Mr. Ryder leaves after serving as the 34th and 39th Director of the United States Mint to pursue other opportunities. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Alison …

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United States Mint Site Punched – But Not Knocked Out

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The good news is that the United States Mint site, by all accounts, did not go down during the onslaught of traffic with the latest Morgan Dollar releases. The bad news is that the United States Mint site got a bit shaky at the height of the traffic storm. But it survived, relatively unscathed, and that is a far cry better than the site’s performance just three months ago. As readers know, the Mint released …

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United States Mint Releases Flagship Video Honoring American Eagle Coin Program

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The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint, announcing a new flagship video that honors the American Eagle coin program. The American Eagle Coins are set to undergo their first design changes in July with the release of the Type-2 Reverse designs for the silver and gold American Eagle Coins. The flagship video features remarks from Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen. The United States Mint (Mint) today released a video celebrating …

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United States Mint Announces Next Three Women in The American Women Quarters Program

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The United States Mint has announced the next three women that will be honored in the American Women Quarters Program. The program, set to kick off in 2022, will honor American women and their accomplishments and contributions to America. The program will run from 2022 through 2025. The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the addition of the following women to be honored during the first year of the American Women Quarters™ Program: …

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Mint Lists 2021 American Eagle Silver Two-Coin Reverse Proof Set

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If you have been questioning what is going to be the hard-to-get, site crashing product that the United States Mint releases in 2021, we could now know. The Mint has updated its Product Schedule with product 21XJ: American Eagle 2021 Silver Reverse Proof Two-Coin Set. Prepare yourself and prepare your wallet. The product page for the 2021 American Eagle two-coin release literally has no details as it appears to simply be a placeholder for now. …

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United States Mint and Royal Mint Collaborate on Mayflower Anniversary Coins and Medals

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The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint and Royal Mint of England announcing a joint coin and medal program commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing. WASHINGTON–The United States Mint (Mint) and The Royal Mint (United Kingdom) have collaborated to create two limited-edition sets marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. The story of the Mayflower is one that connects multiple communities, cultures, and countries. This transatlantic voyage brought 102 Pilgrims and migrants …

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Next CCAC Meeting Slated For September 22

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The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold its next public meeting via teleconference on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23, 2020. CCAC, which normally held its meetings in the United States Mint’s offices in Washington, D.C., moved their meetings to teleconference earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last CCAC meeting was held back in June. The September meeting will have a busy schedule with reviews of no less than four …

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