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ANA Executive Director to be Recognized as Numismatic Ambassador

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association, ANA, has announced that Executive Director Kim Kiick will be recognized as a Numismatic Ambassador next week. The honor will be bestowed at the FUN convention next week in Florida. Below is the full Press Release from the ANA. During the Florida United Numismatists 65th annual convention, American Numismatic Association Executive Director Kim Kiick will be recognized as a Numismatic Ambassador. On Friday, January 10, Dave Harper, retired editor of Numismatic News, …

United States Mint Raises Prices on Numismatic Products

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

Collecting Numismatic items from the United States Mint is going to cost you a little bit more in 2020. The Mint has already got a slew of products lined up for launch in January, eight to be precise, and all of them have seen a price increase. While the price increases are minimal in most cases, in a few cases they are a bit more significant. For example, the 202 America the Beautiful Silver Proof …

Mail Bag – Which is The Ugliest Coin?

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Tim S. and it asks a question that has been debated for years. We all know that the United States Mint has produced some stunning coinage over its 200-plus year history. But it has also produced some, shall we say, less than stellar designs too. So which is the worst? What is the ugliest coin ever? Tim writes, Clinton, What is the ugliest coin ever made by the mint? …

NGC Has Graded 45 Million Coins for Collectors

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has now graded more than 45 million coins, becoming the first third-party coin grading service to achieve this important milestone. NGC has led the industry for many years. In 2010, it became the first third-party grading service to reach 20 million coins graded. By 2018, that number had doubled to 40 million coins — another milestone reached first by NGC. Stellar growth across many categories and worldwide locations propelled NGC to …

Congratulations Set 2020 Available Starting January 9th

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will begin sales of arguably one of their more universal and unique gift ideas. The Congratulations Set for 2020 goes on sales at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on January 9, 2020. The set consists of one coin: the 2020-W American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin. Pricing for the 2020 set is $65.50, an increase from the same set sold in 2019. Otherwise, there are no changes in the rules of how …

2020-W American Eagle Silver Proof Sales Start January 9th

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The 2020-W American Eagle Silver Proof Bullion coin is slated to go on sale at the United States Mint next week. Sales will begin on January 9, 2020 at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Pricing for the coin is set at $64.50, an increase from the 2019 Eagle Proof.. To get more details and to sign up for a reminder when sales start, go to this link on the United States Mint site. The silver …

Sales of New Jersey American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Begin January 7th

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will begin sales of the New Jersey American Innovation Reverse Proof coin start January 7, 2020. The coin, the third of the series released in 2019, will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific directly from the Mint’s site. It is priced at $11.50 per coin. The Reverse Proof coin is minted in the Mint’s San Francisco facility and comes in a stylish and informational four-panel envelope packaging with …

Happy Birthday Currency Note for 2020 Sales Begin Today

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) will begin selling the 2020 Happy Birthday Currency Note through the US Mint’s website starting today. The Note will come in a commemorative holder and will be priced at $5.95 each. If you purchase 50 or more of them, the price goes down to $4.95 each. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific today and can be purchased at this link on the Mint’s site. The …

Happy Birthday Coin Set 2020 Sales Begin Today

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will begin sales of the Happy Birthday Coin Set 2020 later today. Sales will begin on the Mint’s site starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The 5-coin Proof Set can be found at this link and is priced at $19.95. The coins in the commemorative set are all in Proof state from the San Francisco Mint facility and all will carry the “S” Mint Mark. Here are the coins in …

Birth Set 2020 Sales Begin Today

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

Today, the United States Mint will begin sales of their first product for the new year. The Birth Set 2020 Proof set will be available directly from the Mint’s site starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The 5-coin Set is priced at $19.95 and can be found here. The Birth Set 2020 comes with a Proof coin with the 2020 Mint Mark to commemorate the birth of a child in the year. The sets, …