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NGC, PMG and CGC Collaborate with ShipandInsure.com

February 14, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) and Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) are excited to offer a new benefit to their paid collector members in the US, thanks to a new collaboration with ShipandInsure.com, an exclusive benefit program of the North American Collectibles Association. US-based ShipandInsure.com caters to collectors and many dealers who often have difficulty obtaining adequate insurance for their collectible shipments. ShipandInsure.com can provide insurance coverage for shipments of collectibles within, from …

Mint Production Report – 1.2 Billion Coins Minted in January 2020

February 13, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the January 2020 Production Report, the first such report for 2020. For the month, the Mint produced 1,228,080,000 coins with that production being nearly even across the Denver and Philadelphia Mint facilities. For January 2020, 668.4 million Lincoln Cents were minted, accounting for over half of the Mint’s total production for the month. In Denver, 334,000,000 Cents were produced while in Philadelphia, 323,400,000 were produced. A total of 126.72 …

America the Beautiful Quarters 2020 Silver Proof Set Sales Start February 20

February 13, 2020 by Clinton

America The Beautiful 2020 Silver Proof Set

The United States Mint will start sales of its second annual Proof Set starting next week. The America the Beautiful Quarter 2020 Silver Proof Set features all five of the ATB Quarters to be released this year in Proof condition in 99.9% silver. The set is identical to the Proof Set for the America the Beautiful Quarters that was released in January aside from the silver content. The first set was the normal clad composition. …

Founding Father 2020 Currency Set Sales Start Today

February 13, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint is gearing up to begin sales of its next currency set sell in cooperation with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Founding Fathers 2020 Currency Set will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific today. The set is priced at $21.95. It features a $1 and $2 Federal Reserve Note, both of which have a serial number starting with “2020”. The production facility for both of the notes are either Washington, …

Today’s Deal – 1964 Proof Set

February 12, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to pick up the last silver coin standard Proof Set from the US Mint. Right now you can pick up the 5-coin 1964 Proof Set, complete with the original government envelope, for $26.10 at Amazon. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article and other Today’s Deal posts contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those …

ANA Accepting Proposals for the 2020 Maynard Sundman Lectures

February 12, 2020 by Clinton

The ANA has released the following Press Release announcing the acceptance of proposals for the 2020 Maynard Sundman lecture series that will be held at the World’s Fair of Money in August of this year. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting proposals for the 2020 Maynard Sundman Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series. Presentations will be given August 5 during the symposium at the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®. Proposals must be received by April 3. This year, …

American Samoa America The Beautiful 3-Coin Set Sales Start February 18

February 12, 2020 by Clinton

National Park of American Samoa America the Beautiful 3-Coin Set

The latest United States Mint product celebrating the National Park of American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter will go on sale next week. The ever popular 3-coin set, featuring the Quarter from all three Mint facilities, will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. The set will be priced at $11.50 and will be available directly from the United States Mint. It is the latest product featuring the …

2020 Native American Dollar Sales Start Today

February 12, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Native American Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The 2020 Native American Dollar, featuring activist Elizabeth Peratrovich , will be available from the United States Mint today. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The coin will be available in bags, boxes and rolls and will be available directly on the Mint’s site. The 2020 Native American $1 Coin reverse (tails side) design features a portrait of Elizabeth Peratrovich, whose advocacy was considered a deciding factor in the passage of the 1945 …

Today’s Deal – Westward Journey Jefferson Nickel 4-Coin Proof Set

February 11, 2020 by Clinton

2004-2005 Jefferson Nickel Westward Journey 4-Coin Proof Set

Today’s Deal is on a 4-coin proof set of Westward Journey Jefferson Nickels. The four coins are from 2004-2005 and were part of the celebration of the journey of Lewis & Clark. Today you can pick up this set for $8.95. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used …

Coin Designer Jamie Franki Signs Exclusive PCGS Signature Label Deal

February 11, 2020 by Clinton

(February 10, 2020) – Coin designer Jamie Franki has signed an exclusive deal with Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) to hand autograph label inserts for certified coins bearing his designs. PCGS is excited to announce this partnership in time for the first of three 2020-W Jefferson Nickels released in this year’s U.S. uncirculated, proof, and silver proof sets, all of which feature Franki’s designs. Franki’s popular portrayal of the American bison, or “buffalo,” on the …