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American Samoa Quarter Bags & Rolls Available Today

February 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will open sales of the new National Park of American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Collectors will have several product options available when sales begin on the 3rd. 100-coin bags will be available with the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco mint marks as well as roll sets from the various mint production facilities. Here is a breakdown and links to each of the …

Today’s Deal – Complete 1990s Kennedy Half Proof Set

January 31, 2020 by Clinton

1990-S Through 1999-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar

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 in Proof condition 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. …

NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with Award-winning Coin Designer Chris Costello

January 31, 2020 by Clinton

NGC has released the following Press Release announcing an exclusive Signature Label with coin designer Chris Costello Chris Costello, an award-winning US coin designer, has agreed to individually hand-sign certification labels exclusively for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®). Known for his dignified and exacting style, Costello has designed over 20 coins and medals for the US Mint. An avid collector since childhood, Costello had always dreamed of designing an American coin. Selection to the US Mint’s …

Today’s Deal – A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on what is arguably a must-have book for those who are Lincoln Cent collectors. The 3rd edition of A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents is on sale right now at Amazon for $13.67, 33% off the regular price. It is a great book to learn about this coin and its place in numismatics. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate …

Mint Releases 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Platinum Eagle Proof Obverse

The United States Mint has opened sales for the 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof bullion coin. The coin is priced at $1,545 and can be found here on the Mint’s site. The 2020 coin represents the third and final coin in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence series. The coin is 99.95% platinum and will released to the public on January 30, 2020. The obverse design of the 2020 Preamble to the Declaration of …

Today’s Deal – 1950-D Jefferson Nickel Under $7

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on an exceptional 1950-D Jefferson Nickel. The coin is being sold by Rush Precious Metals on their Amazon storefront. It is Brilliant Uncirculated and is priced at just $6.49. That includes free Prime shipping. 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 commissions are used to help pay for the upkeep and …

ANA and NGC to Launch ANA Registry

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) have partnered to launch the ANA Registry later this year. The ANA is the country’s largest nonprofit coin collecting organization, as well as one of the oldest and most prestigious. Founded in 1891, the ANA has approximately 25,000 members and is the only numismatic organization chartered by the US Congress. Many collectors participate in the online registry programs offered by NGC and Professional Coin Grading …

Counterfeit Coins Importer Sentenced to 10½ Years in Prison

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, ACEF, has announced the sentencing of Johnathan A. Kirschener, a counterfeit coins importer. Mr. Kirschener was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for selling the coins as well as impersonating an agent of the ATF. The ACEF’s Richard Weaver was instrumental in the government’s case against Mr. Kirschener. Below is the full Press Release outlining the case from the ACEF. A federal court judge in Camden, New Jersey has sentenced admitted …

US Mint Updates Numismatic Pricing Grid for 2020

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released an update to the Numismatic Pricing Grid for 2020. This is the pricing matrix that is used for the pricing ranges of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium products offered by the Mint. For 2020, the revision of the Numismatic Pricing Grid already reflects the price increases coming to Platinum Proof coins. Every Wednesday, the United States Mint evaluates the pricing of precious metal products. Pricing can vary …

ANS Names 2020 Eric P. Newman Research Fellowship

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society has named the receipient of the 2020 Eric P. Newman Research Fellowing. This year, it is awarded to Dr. Jérôme Jambu. Dr. Jambu has published multiple pieces on various coinages of the Americas and is currently engaged in an extensive research project. The aware is named after famed numismatist Eric Pfeiffer Newman. Mr. Newman worte several books about early American coins and paper money. At the time of his death in …