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Counterfeit Coins Importer Sentenced to 10½ Years in Prison

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, ACEF, has announced the sentencing of Johnathan A. Kirschener, a counterfeit coins importer. Mr. Kirschener was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for selling the coins as well as impersonating an agent of the ATF. The ACEF’s Richard Weaver was instrumental in the government’s case against Mr. Kirschener. Below is the full Press Release outlining the case from the ACEF. A federal court judge in Camden, New Jersey has sentenced admitted …

US Mint Updates Numismatic Pricing Grid for 2020

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released an update to the Numismatic Pricing Grid for 2020. This is the pricing matrix that is used for the pricing ranges of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium products offered by the Mint. For 2020, the revision of the Numismatic Pricing Grid already reflects the price increases coming to Platinum Proof coins. Every Wednesday, the United States Mint evaluates the pricing of precious metal products. Pricing can vary …

ANS Names 2020 Eric P. Newman Research Fellowship

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society has named the receipient of the 2020 Eric P. Newman Research Fellowing. This year, it is awarded to Dr. Jérôme Jambu. Dr. Jambu has published multiple pieces on various coinages of the Americas and is currently engaged in an extensive research project. The aware is named after famed numismatist Eric Pfeiffer Newman. Mr. Newman worte several books about early American coins and paper money. At the time of his death in …

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 …