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Whitman Publishing Offering Free Shipping on 2021 Red Book Pre-Orders

March 27, 2020 by Clinton

2021 A Guide Book of United States Coins

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. …

Mint Confirms Product Changes Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020 by Clinton

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 …

ICTA: “Stay at Home” Applies to Coin Dealers

March 26, 2020 by Clinton

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 …

PCGS-Certified Pogue 1804 U.S. Silver Dollar Sold for $1.44 Million by Stack’s Bowers

March 25, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from PCGS, announcing the sale of a rare 1804 U.S. Draped Bust Dollar from the D. Brent Pogue collection. The coin sold for a stunning $1.44 million. Known as “The King of American Coins,” an 1804 United States Draped Bust Dollar certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) as PCGS PR55 was sold for $1,440,000 by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on March 20, 2020. The Class III 1804 silver dollar …

Counterfeit Precious Metals Websites Erupt With Volatility of Market

March 25, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) who reminds collectors and investors to be weary of websites selling precious metals. Over the course of the past several days, 18 counterfeit sites have been identified by ACTF. The 11- year low in silver and the uncertainty of the economy during the COVID-19 crisis has triggered the rush to buy silver across the United States. The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) has been …

America the Beautiful Quarters 2020 Uncirculated Coin Set Sales Start Today

March 24, 2020 by Clinton

America The Beautiful 2020 Uncirculated Coin Set

The United States Mint will begin sales of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2020 Uncirculated Coin Set today. The 10-coin set is priced at $16 and includes uncirculated specimens of all the 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. There are no mintage or production limits on the set nor is there a household limit on the number of sets you can …

The American Numismatic Society announces a new updated version of PELLA COINAGE OF THE MACEDONIAN KINGS OF THE ARGEAD DYNASTY

March 24, 2020 by Clinton

The ANS is pleased to announce that an updated version of PELLA (numismatics.org/pella) has now been launched. As a component of the National Endowment of the Humanities funded Hellenistic Royal Coinages project, PELLA is an innovative research tool aiming, among other things, to provide a comprehensive typology and catalog of the coinages struck by the Macedonian kings of the Argead dynasty (c. 700–310 BCE), arguably the most influential coinages of the ancient Greek world. Fueled …

Mint Director Ryder Warns of Product Delays Due to COVID-19

March 23, 2020 by Clinton

United States Mint Director David J. Ryder

United States Mint Director David Ryder has sent an email to all Mint customers, indicating that delays in Mint products and shipments could happen due to COVID-19. The Mint, which is part of the Federal government, is subject to rules put in place to combat the pandemic. That could, in short, lead to significant cut backs in staff. Those cutbacks could impact production as well as sales fulfillment and customer support. Here is Mr. Ryder’s …

2020 American Eagle Gold Proofs Sales Start Strong

March 23, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American Eagle Gold Proof (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Sales of the 2020 American Eagle gold proofs have started off strong. The United States Mint reported that some 14,925 of the gold proofs were sold in the first 24 hours of availability. That number includes all denominations of the coins. Here is a breakdown of the coin sales by size: 1 Ounce – 3,866 1/2 Ounce – 3,234 1/4 Ounce – 3,405 1/10th Ounce – 4,420 The strong start to sales is not surprising …

NGC Extends Early & First Release Eligibility due to COVID-19

March 20, 2020 by Clinton

Finally, some good news for collectors. NGC has announced that it is extending the eligibility of Early Release and First Release designations for 2020 coins. Normally, the window to get these coins in for these designations is 30 days. NGC has extended that to 45 days. This is due to local and regional shutdowns that have occurred because of Coronavirus (COVID-19). NGC has temporarily extended the eligibility period for its popular Early Releases and First Releases designations …