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Anti-Counterfeiting Seminar Produces Fast, Positive Results

February 27, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release has been provided by the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) regarding a seminar for law enforcement held at the 2020 Long Beach Expo earlier this month. (Long Beach, California) February 26, 2020 – A seminar for law enforcement officials conducted by the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) during the recent February 2020 Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectibles Expo already has produced positive results in the fight against fakes in the …

United States Mint Proof Set for 2020 Sales Begin Today

February 27, 2020 by Clinton

The annual Mint Proof Set from the United States Mint will be available starting today. The 2020 Mint Proof Set is priced at $32.00 this year. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. You can follow this link to the product page on the Mint’s site. If you are in the Product Enrollment Program for the set, emails confirming your order have already been sent out this morning by the Mint. The 2020 …

Mint Posts First Bullion Sales Report for February

February 27, 2020February 26, 2020 by Clinton

Although we are at the end of the month, the United States Mint has posted its first Bullion Sales Report for February. Normally this report is produced daily by the Mint but, like virtually all of the sales reports currently, the Mint is woefully behind in getting them out to the public. The Bullion Sales Report is focused on the total number of sales of American Eagle bullion coins. The report provides both the number …

Today’s Deal – 1911 Barber Dime in About Uncirculated Condition for Under $95

February 26, 2020 by Clinton

Generally, finding a Barber Dime can be challenging. Finding one in About Uncirculated (AU) condition is often also quite expensive. That’s what makes Today’s Deal a real deal. APMEX through their Amazon storefront has an excellent 1911 Barber Dime in About Uncirculated condition for $94.11. That is well below the book price of $115 for this coin and it includes free shipping even if you are not an Amazon Prime Member. US Coin News is …

United States Mint Hosts Ceremonial Strike of 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program Coin

February 26, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has issues the following Press Release announcing the ceremonial first strike of the upcoming 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Dollar Coin at an event in Philadelphia on February 25, 2020. The new silver commemorative is scheduled to be released on April 4, 2020. There will also be a $5 gold coin as part of the program as well as a Clad Half Dollar. PHILADELPHIA – United States Mint (Mint) Director …

Today’s Deal – 1987 United States Proof Set Under $8

February 25, 2020 by Clinton

Two great things about United States Proof Sets in the 1980s and 1990s are that they are readily available and they are low cost. The 1987 United States Proof Set is a great example of this. 3.9 million of these sets were made that year and the set is under $10 to own. Today’s Deal is a little better than that. Rush Precious Metals through their Amazon storefront is selling the 1987 Proof Set for …

NCIC Seeking Help in Residential Coin Theft in Wisconsin

February 25, 2020 by Clinton

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center, or NCIC, is asking for the public, collector, and dealer’s help in solving a significant coin theft. The theft happened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin when someone posing as a utility worker gained access to the victim’s home. The NCIC writes, The victim advised a male knocked on his front door and said he was from the city water department. He claimed there was a potential issue with fecal matter in the …

NGC Offering Special ANA Designation and Label for 2020 Proof Set Coins Submitted at the National Money Show

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced special designations and labels for the 2020 Proof Set when they are submitted this week at the ANA’s National Money Show. The 2020 Proof Set will be available starting February 27th, the first day of the National Coin Show in Atlanta, Georgia. Below is the full Press Release from NGC. The 2020 US Mint Proof Set goes on sale February 27, the first day of the Atlanta ANA Show. For …

Today’s Deal – 1948-D Franklin Half Dollar

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on an excellent example of the Franklin Half Dollar. Specifically, the deal is on the 1948-D Franklin Half, the first year this popular coin was available. You can pick up a brilliant uncirculated specimen for $29.95 through BullionShark’s Amazon storefront. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This Today’s Deal article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those …

Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal Sales Start Today

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

The seventh Presidential Silver Medal honoring President Andrew Jackson is set to go on sale today. The 99.9% pure silver medal honoring the 7th President of the United States will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. This year, the medal is priced at $46.00. Andrew Jackson was the seventh U.S. President serving from 1829 to 1837. He served as a major general in the War of 1812 and became a national hero when he …