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Mint Releases Images of 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof

January 16, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Platinum Eagle Proof Obverse

The United States Mint has released images of the upcoming 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof bullion coin. 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 Independence Platinum Proof Coin – Pursuit of Happiness depicts Lady Liberty harvesting the fruits …

Winners Take Home Prizes from NGC Grading Contest

January 16, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from NGC on a recent contest the company held at the FUN show in Florida. Nine of more than 100 contestants took home prizes in the Grading Contest presented by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) at the January 9-11, 2020, Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show. The number of participants, 103, was 15 more than last year, when the event debuted as part of the annual show in Orlando, Florida. Contestants …

Today’s Deal – 1959 Proof Set in Original Mint Packaging

January 16, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on the often difficult to find 1959 Mint Proof Set. This 5-coin set comes complete in US Mint packing, including the brown envelop that the sets were sold in. Today you can pick this fantastic Proof Set for your collection for $48.45. 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 …

Today’s Deal – 1998-S Lincoln Cent Proof for $8

January 15, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a somewhat elusive modern Lincoln Cent proof coin. The 1998-S Lincoln Cent had a low mintage and that makes it a bit more rare than the years surrounding it. Today on Amazon, you can pick one of these proof coins for $7.99 including free shipping. That makes it a little less than the $9.20 book price for this coin. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links …

Mail Bag – Which Mobile Apps do You Use?

January 15, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Aaron who asks about the mobile apps that I use related to coin collecting. I actually use just a handful and most of them I’ve written about here on the site at some level. Unfortunately, one of my favorites isn’t available any longer. Here is the question Aaron sent in using the contact form on the About page… Hi, You wrote in another mail bag article that you use …

2020 America The Beautiful Quarter Proof Set Sales Start Today

January 14, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American The Beautiful Quarter Proof Set

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 America the Beautiful Quarter Proof Set today. Sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The set will be priced at $18.50 and can be purchased directly from the Mint at this link. The set will include a proof specimen from the San Francisco Mint of all five of the America the Beautiful Quarters set to be released in 2020. As a reminder, …

Today’s Deal – 2011 Silver Proof Set for Under $70

January 14, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an excellent value on a United States Mint Silver Proof Set. Right now through the SmyrnaCoin storefront on Amazon, you can pick up the 2011 Silver Proof Set for $67.99. That is for the 14-coin set that was offered by the Mint back in 2011. 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 a small commission to the …

NGC Certifies Impressive Hoard of New Orleans Mint Morgan Dollars

January 14, 2020 by Clinton

A stunning find, now designated as the Great Southern Treasury Hoard, of 13,000 Morgan Dollars has been graded by NGC the grading company announced. The hoard of coins were found in thirteen unopened Mint bags from the New Orleans Mint. Many of the Morgan Dollars in the collection have stunning natural toning. Here is the full press release of the find from NGC. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) recently graded a hoard of 13,000 Morgan Silver …

2019 NGC Registry Award Winners Announced

January 14, 2020 by Clinton

NGC has announced the winners of the 2019 NGC Registry Award. The awards recognize the top collectors and collections that have been NGC certified and are registered with the organization. If you have coins graded by NGC, you can add them to your NGC registry on their site. Each year, the company opens up the competition allowing collectors to score points based on the sets of coins they have and their grades. While there is …

2020 Annual Sets to Come With 2020-W Jefferson Nickel

January 13, 2020 by Clinton

After the successful release of 2019-W Lincoln Cent coins as part of annual sets last year, despite some shipping damage issues, the United States Mint has announced that the program will continue with the Jefferson Nickel. For the Proof Set, Silver Proof Set, and Uncirculated Coin Set, a 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come in addition to the set itself. As was the case in 2019 with the Lincoln Cent, the 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come …