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NGC Certifies Impressive Hoard of New Orleans Mint Morgan Dollars

January 14, 2020 by Clinton

A stunning find, now designated as the Great Southern Treasury Hoard, of 13,000 Morgan Dollars has been graded by NGC the grading company announced. The hoard of coins were found in thirteen unopened Mint bags from the New Orleans Mint. Many of the Morgan Dollars in the collection have stunning natural toning. Here is the full press release of the find from NGC. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) recently graded a hoard of 13,000 Morgan Silver …

2019 NGC Registry Award Winners Announced

January 14, 2020 by Clinton

NGC has announced the winners of the 2019 NGC Registry Award. The awards recognize the top collectors and collections that have been NGC certified and are registered with the organization. If you have coins graded by NGC, you can add them to your NGC registry on their site. Each year, the company opens up the competition allowing collectors to score points based on the sets of coins they have and their grades. While there is …

2020 Annual Sets to Come With 2020-W Jefferson Nickel

January 13, 2020 by Clinton

After the successful release of 2019-W Lincoln Cent coins as part of annual sets last year, despite some shipping damage issues, the United States Mint has announced that the program will continue with the Jefferson Nickel. For the Proof Set, Silver Proof Set, and Uncirculated Coin Set, a 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come in addition to the set itself. As was the case in 2019 with the Lincoln Cent, the 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come …

Today’s Deal – 1930 Standing Liberty Quarter in Fine Condition

January 13, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on an excellent example of the Standing Liberty Quarter. APMEX through their Amazon storefront is selling a 1930 specimen in Fine condition for $23.52. That is just shy of the $30 book price for this coin and it includes free shipping for everyone. 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 site. Those …

Registration Now Open for ANA Summer Seminar

January 13, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that registration is open for the 2020 Summer Seminar. The event will be held June 27 – July 9, 2020. As has been the case for many years, it will be held on the campus of Colorado College, which is adjacent to the ANA headquarters. Here is the full Press Release from the ANA. Registration is open for those looking to attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual …

Mail Bag – Where Do You Get Your Coin Images?

January 10, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Beth who asks about the images of coins I use here on the site. Coin images are something that I try to include in every post, particularly those about upcoming releases from the US Mint or on Today’s Deal posts. They say a picture speaks a thousand words and when it comes to coin images, that matters. Beth writes, Hi, A lot of your articles have pictures of coins …

Today’s Deal – 1943 Mercury Dime in Brilliant Uncirculated

January 10, 2020 by Clinton

If you have been looking to add an excellent example of a Mercury Dime to your collection, Today’s Deal is one to consider. The deal is on a brilliant uncirculated 1943 Mercury Dime. Right now through Amazon you can pick one up for $12.95. That is over half off the book price for this coin. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, …

CCAC to Meet January 21 to Discuss World War II 75th Anniversary Coinage

January 10, 2020 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, or CCAC, has announced an upcoming public meeting. The meeting will be a two hour public meeting to discuss gold coins, silver, and bronze medals commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. 2020 marks the end of the six year war which ended on September 2, 1945. The meeting will be held in the United States Mint Headquarters on the January 21, 2020. It will start …

United States Mint Produced 11.9 Billion in 2019

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its final production report for 2019. The report shows that for the year, it produced 11.9 billion circulating coins. This is far less than the 13.125 billion coins it produced in 2018. Percentage wise, it is a drop of 11.94% year-over-year. For December, the Mint produced 724.234 million coins, representing a 19.53% drop in production from November. The drops in production were not unexpected as usually in the last …

Today’s Deal – 2000 P & D Kennedy Half Dollar Set

January 9, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal brings you a great and inexpensive addition to your Kennedy Half Dollar collection. Today at the SmyrnaCoin store on Amazon, you can pick up a 2000 P & D 2-coin set of the Half Dollar for $9.99. Both coins are in brilliant uncirculated 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 commission to the site. …