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Coin Designer Jamie Franki Signs Exclusive PCGS Signature Label Deal

February 11, 2020 by Clinton

(February 10, 2020) – Coin designer Jamie Franki has signed an exclusive deal with Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) to hand autograph label inserts for certified coins bearing his designs. PCGS is excited to announce this partnership in time for the first of three 2020-W Jefferson Nickels released in this year’s U.S. uncirculated, proof, and silver proof sets, all of which feature Franki’s designs. Franki’s popular portrayal of the American bison, or “buffalo,” on the …

Georgia American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Sales Start Today

February 11, 2020 by Clinton

The latest American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof coin is set to go on sale in just a few hours. The special finish coins for Georgia will have sales begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the United States Mint website. The price for the coins is $11.50 and a limit of five coins per household is in place. Georgia was the fourth American Innovation Dollar released in the series in 2019, which will eventually have …

Today’s Deal – 2019 American Innovation Dollar 8-Coin Set

February 10, 2020 by Clinton

If you missed out on getting the 2019 American Innovation Dollars for your collection, Today’s Deal will help you get caught up in a hurry. Today you can pick up the 8-coin set from 2019 for $27.99. That breaks down to less than $3.50 per coin. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to …

Whitman Needs Your Help for Latest Cherrypickers’ Guide

February 10, 2020 by Clinton

Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coin

Alright collector community, time to step and help if you can. Whitman Publishing is set to release the latest edition of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coin. It is currently slated for release in August 2020. But the editors of the book are asking for collectors and dealers to help them with photographs of certain die varieties. Specifically, Whitman is asking for die varieties of United States Dimes from 1837 …

NGC to Attend Long Beach Expo and Sarasota Coin Show

February 10, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced that they will be attending both the Long Beach Expo and the Sarasota Coin Show this month. NGC will be accepting coin submissions for grading at both events. The Long Beach Expo and the Sarasota coin show are happening concurrently from Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22, 2020. The Long Beach Expo is being held in the Long Beach Convention Center. NGC will be at Booth #431. The …

Law Signed Authorizing Presidential Dollar for George H.W. Bush

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Clinton

On January 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush Coin Act, authorizing the production of a Presidential Dollar for the late President. The law also authorizes the production of the First Spouse gold coin for First Lady Barbara Bush. Senate Bill S.457 was introduced in February 2019 by Senator John Cornyn of Texas. After making its way to the House of Representatives last year and being approved, …

Today’s Deal – Complete Presidential Dollar Set from Denver Mint

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Clinton

2016 Presidential Dollar Coin Richard M. Nixon Uncirculated Obverse

If you have been looking to significantly add to your Presidential Dollar collection, Today’s Deal is one you need to consider. Right now you can pick up the complete 39-coin set from the Denver mint, uncirculated, for $99. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. 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 pay …

United States Mint Annual Report Released

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Annual Report for 2019. The report discloses the costs associated with coin production as well as profits made by the Mint. The report reflects that the Lincoln Cent and the Jefferson Nickel have, once again, proven more expensive to produce than their face values. The Lincoln Cent cost the Mint 1.99 cents to produce in 2019 when production, administration, and distribution costs are rolled together. The good news …

NGC Announces 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Special Labels

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced a series of special labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel. As shared last month, the United States Mint in 2020 will be releasing a West Point Mint Mark Jefferson Nickel for the first time. Like the 2019-W Lincoln Cent, the Nickel will come in three different versions: Uncirculated with the 2020 Mint Set Proof with the 2020 Proof Set Reverse Proof with the 2020 Silver Proof Set NGC …

Mint Opens Product Enrollment for 2020 Native American Dollars

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Native American Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Next week, the 2020 Native American Dollar will go on sale in rolls, bags, and boxes. Today, the U.S. Mint opened up the Product Enrollment program for this new coin. Essentially, this allows you to pre-authorize the Mint to send you the products of your choice when they become available next week. That means you don’t have to watch the clock and get on the Mint’s site to order. When you get to the landing …