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Today’s Deal – 1954-S Roosevelt Dime

January 28, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on an exceptional brilliant uncirculated Roosevelt Dime. The deal comes from Dave’s Collectable Coins on their Amazon storefront. You can pick up a 1954-S Roosevelt Dime for $6.95, far lower than the average book price for the coin. 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 …

Today’s Deal – 1982 George Washington Silver Commemorative Half Dollar

January 27, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on the fantastic 1982 George Washington Silver Commemorative Half Dollar. The commemorative comes from the Denver Mint and is made of 90% silver. Today over at Amazon you can pick one up uncirculated for just $16.99. 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. Those commissions are used to help pay for …

NGC Partners with American Eagle Foundation

January 27, 2020 by Clinton

NGC has announced a special label program that benefits the American Eagle Foundation. The AEF, founding in 1985, is a foundation dedicated to the conservation and education to protect Eagles in the United States. For those outside of the United States, the American Bald Eagle is our national symbol. Through select retailers, coins graded by NGC with the special label will pay a royalty to the AEF to help further their mission and efforts. The …

PCGS Announces 2020 Coin Quest

January 27, 2020 by Clinton

PCGS has announced a new Coin Quest for 2020. The new collection challenge follows on the heels of the 2019-W Quarter quest the grading company held last year. This year however, it is a different game. The game is simple: Collect a 2020 Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, and Roosevelt Dime from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. Submit them to PCGS for grading for $20 per coin. Get it done by April 30, 2020 and …

Today’s Deal – 1952 Franklin Half Dollar

January 24, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a beautiful 1952 Franklin Half Dollar. The common date Half Dollar is in choice brilliant uncirculated condition and has been hand picked by the seller for its luster and eye appeal. Today you can pick it up for $24.95, a great value for this coin in this condition. 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 …

Mail Bag – Using Coffee to Clean Coins

January 24, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is one that has come up a few times. Is coffee safe to use to clean coins? The specific question came from Abe who asked… I have some old coins and I want to clean them. I’ve heard from a friend that I can use coffee to clean them and it won’t hurt the coin. Is that true? Thanks Abe The short answer Abe is no. An emphatic no! Coffee, like …

Today’s Deal – 1999 Proof Set for Under $12

January 23, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a fun and significant Proof Set from the United States Mint. The 1999 Proof Set is unique in that it was the first year that the 50 States & Territories Quarter program started. This Proof Set comes with a total of nine coins, including the five 50 States quarters from that year. The Set is priced at a comfortable $11.79, making it an easy addition to any collection. US Coin News …

Today’s Deal – 1909-1919 Lincoln Cent Average Circulated Roll

January 22, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is what I liked to call a “controlled roll hunt”. It is on an average circulated roll of Lincoln Cents from 1909 through to 1919, the first 10 years this coin was available. APMEX through their Amazon storefront is selling these rolls for $29.40. It is a great way to add some of these early Lincoln’s to your collection without breaking the bank. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains …

NGC Announces Special Designations for Platinum 2020-W American Eagle

January 22, 2020 by Clinton

NGC 2020-W Platinum Eagle Early Release Holder

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, or NGC, has announced that special designations and labels will be available for the upcoming Platinum 2020-W American Eagle. The $100 face value platinum bullion coin will be released on January 30, 2020. The 2020 release of the Platinum American Eagle will be the third and final in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence series for the coin. This year’s coin highlights “Happiness”. From NGC’s perspective, coins received by NGC within …

Easily Report Suspected Fakes With Online Help From Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation

January 22, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release was issued by the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation on a new and easy way for collectors and dealers to report counterfeit coins. (Temecula, California) January 21, 2020 — The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) now provides collectors, dealers, the general public and victims of suspected fraud with a convenient and secure way to report information about counterfeit coins, bars, holders, rounds, mint products, paper money or other suspicious counterfeit related activities. “See it? …