United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – April 7, 2024

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The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, April 7, 2024. The report covers numismatic product sales by the Mint, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. The Mint reported net sales of just over 58,000 products in this week’s report. This is up from last week’s report, largely in part to the release of the latest American Innovation …

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Century-Old $1 Gold Collection Assembled by Henry Chapman Revealed

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A previously unreported, nearly complete date set of 19th-century United States $1 denomination gold coins assembled by legendary Philadelphia dealer Henry Chapman has been revealed by Matador Rare Coins (www.MatadorRareCoins.com) in New York City. Stored until recently in a Philadelphia bank vault and safe deposit boxes for more than a century, the formerly hidden collection has 51 Liberty Head and Indian Princess Head dollars struck between 1849 and 1889 as well as eight U.S. commemorative …

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Alabama American Innovation Dollar Bags and Rolls Now Available

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The United States Mint has opened sales of the Alabama American Innovation Dollar. The dollar coin, the second in the American Innovation Dollar series for 2024, yesterday afternoon on the Mint’s site. As has been the case with previous American Innovation Dollar releases, the Alabama coin has household purchase and production limits. The American Innovation Dollar coin came about through legislation passed in 2018 and is set to run through 2032. There will be 57 coins …

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Exhibit Award Winners Announced for 2024 National Money Show

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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 23 competitive exhibit awards at the 2024 Colorado Springs National Money Show®. Winners were announced at the Exhibit Awards Presentation & Reception on Saturday, March 16.  Eddie Swanson received the Steven D’Ipollito Award for Excellence in Numismatic Exhibiting (best of show) for his exhibit, “Presidents of the Progressive Era (1897-1920).” The second place D’Ipollito Award was presented to Michael T. Shutterly for “Heavenly Gold.” Third place was also awarded to Shutterly …

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Today’s Deal – A Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins

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Today’s Deal is on the recently updated A Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins by Q. David Bowers. The 3rd Edition of this key reference book was updated in September and has expanded to 400 pages. The book is priced at $23.85, six dollars off its cover price. The book covers details of every date and mintmark of Barber Dimes, Quarters, and Half Dollars. Award-winning author Q. David Bowers offers fresh insight into the 1892–1916 silver coinage of U.S. …

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United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – March 31, 2024

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The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, March 31, 2024. The report covers numismatic product sales by the Mint, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. The Mint reported net sales of just over 33,000 products in this week’s report. This is up dramatically over last week’s report, thanks in large part to the release of the …

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Whitman Opens Pre-Sales of the 2025 Red Book

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Whitman Publishing has announced that the 2025 Red Book, or by its official name A Guide Book of United States Coins, is now available for pre-order on its site. The 78th edition of the popular reference book is priced at $19.95 on the Whitman site in hardcover. This is the same price as last year’s release. Also, for American Numismatic Association members, there is a discount available for you to use at checkout. Check the ANA’s member’s benefits …

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2024 American Women Quarter Silver Proof Set Available Today

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The United States Mint will open sales of the 2024 American Women Quarter Silver Proof Set later today. The 5-coin set is priced at $80 and will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. The Mint has indicated there is a production limit of 50,044 sets on the Quarter Silver Proof Set. There is no household purchase limit. The premium American Women Quarter Silver Proof Set contains all five Quarters to …

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American Numismatic Association to Host 2025 National Money Show® in Atlanta, Georgia

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The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), announcing that the 2025 National Money Show will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. The dates for the event are February 27-March 1, 2025. On Monday, March 25, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) distributed a press release, “Over 3,500 Money Enthusiasts Turn Out for the 2024 National Money Show in Colorado Springs.” In this release, the ANA incorrectly stated dates for the recently approved …

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Alabama American Innovation Dollar Bags and Rolls Available April 8th

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The United States Mint will open the Alabama American Innovation Dollar sales next week. The dollar coin, the second in the American Innovation Dollar series for 2024, will be available at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Monday, April 8, 2024. As has been the case with previous American Innovation Dollar releases, the Alabama coin has household purchase and production limits. The American Innovation Dollar coin came about through legislation passed in 2018 and is …

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