Information & News About United States Coins
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing that Mint Director David J. Ryder will be participating in events at the National Money Show in Atlanta this week. David J. Ryder is the 39th United States Mint Director. Mr. Ryder also led the Mint as its 34th Director from September 1992 to November 1993 during the administrations of President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton. WASHINGTON – The United States …
The following is a Press Release issued by Whitman Publishing announcing author William Bierly will be signing his new book In God We Trust: The American Civil War, Money, Banking, and Religion, this week at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show in Atlanta. (Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing author William Bierly will meet collectors and autograph copies of his new book, In God We Trust: The American Civil War, Money, Banking, and Religion, at the American …