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CCAC Releases Candidate Images for World War II 75th Anniversary Medals

January 17, 2020 by Clinton

As reported last week, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Council (CCAC) is set to meet next Tuesday, January 21, 2020. That meeting is set to discuss designs for medals and a 24-karat gold coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. In a rare step, CCAC has released candidate images for these medals and coin before the actual meeting. Traditionally, CCAC does not release candidate images of medals or coins until after …

Today’s Deal – 1958-D Franklin Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

January 17, 2020 by Clinton

If you have been looking to add a superior example of the Franklin Half Dollar to your collection, Today’s Deal is one for you to consider. Right now you can pick up a 1958-D Franklin Half Dollar in brilliant uncirculated condition for $33.95. This is an excellent price for this coin and in this grade. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will …

NCIC Reports Stolen Bills & Missing Coins

January 17, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Crime Information Center Shield

The Numismatic Crime Information Center, NCIC, is asking for help in solving two potential Numismatic crimes. The first involves two missing bills while the second deals with several missing coins from a shipment. The bills missing are two $5,000 notes what were reported stolen or missing by Jhon E. Cash Rare Currency in Highland Village, Texas. The two bills are identified as the following: FR#2220-F(FA Block) SN F00000198A ppF PMG VF20 FR#2221-G(GA Block) SN 00001168A …

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 …