Information & News About United States Coins
Today’s Deal is on the somewhat difficult to find 1983 Prestige Proof Set. 1983 saw these special set released for the first time, coming with a 1983 Olympic commemorative in a stunning display case. Today you can pick one of these rare sets up for $51.99 through Today’s Deal. 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 …
The Nevada State Museum in conjunction with the United States Mint has announced plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint. The events will start at 10:00 AM Pacific and will go through until 2:00 PM that afternoon. As part of the events, a .999 silver medallion will be struck on Coin Press No. 1 which will honor the mint and the press itself. Min Director David Ryder will also be in …
The United States Mint has announced that the 5-ounce silver coin commemorating the American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter will go on sale starting February 6, 2020. The 99.9% pure silver bullion coin will be priced at $178.25 and you will be to buy it directly from the Mint’s website. For those that are new to collecting, these 5-ounce coins are identical to the America the Beautiful Quarter it represents on the Obverse (Heads) and …
The United States Mint will open sales of the new National Park of American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter on Monday, February 3, 2020. 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 …
The United States Mint has announced the launch event and coin exchange for the upcoming National Park of America Samoa Quarter. The new quarter is the first of the America the Beautiful Quarters released in 2020 and it is the 51st coin in the series. The event will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2020. It will be held at Su’igaula o le Atuvasa, Utulei Beach Park, Route 1, Utulei, American Samoa, 96799. The event …
For many collectors, A Guide Book of United States Coins, or simply the Red Book, is a right of passage each year. Indeed some collectors collect the Red Book itself, a guide to United States Coins since 1946. If you haven’t picked up the 2020 version of the book, you can still do so at a pretty low price. Amazon currently has the book available for $17.05 in hardback. That’s about a dollar off the regular …
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr would have been 91 years old this past week. His birthday was January 15, 1929 but sadly he did not see his 40th birthday as he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 at the age of 39. Martin Luther King Jr was one of the key civil rights leaders, fighting for the rights of African Americans in the United States through non-violence and civil disobedience. A perfect way to honor …
As reported last week, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Council (CCAC) is set to meet next Tuesday, January 21, 2020. That meeting is set to discuss designs for medals and a 24-karat gold coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. In a rare step, CCAC has released candidate images for these medals and coin before the actual meeting. Traditionally, CCAC does not release candidate images of medals or coins until after …
If you have been looking to add a superior example of the Franklin Half Dollar to your collection, Today’s Deal is one for you to consider. Right now you can pick up a 1958-D Franklin Half Dollar in brilliant uncirculated condition for $33.95. This is an excellent price for this coin and in this grade. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will …
The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is asking for help in solving two potential Numismatic crimes. The first involves two missing bills while the second deals with several missing coins from a shipment. The bills missing are two $5,000 notes what were reported stolen or missing by Jhon E. Cash Rare Currency in Highland Village, Texas. The two bills are identified as the following: FR#2220-F(FA Block) SN F00000198A ppF PMG VF20 FR#2221-G(GA Block) SN 00001168A …