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NGC to Attend Long Beach Expo and Sarasota Coin Show

February 10, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced that they will be attending both the Long Beach Expo and the Sarasota Coin Show this month. NGC will be accepting coin submissions for grading at both events. The Long Beach Expo and the Sarasota coin show are happening concurrently from Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22, 2020. The Long Beach Expo is being held in the Long Beach Convention Center. NGC will be at Booth #431. The …

Law Signed Authorizing Presidential Dollar for George H.W. Bush

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Clinton

On January 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush Coin Act, authorizing the production of a Presidential Dollar for the late President. The law also authorizes the production of the First Spouse gold coin for First Lady Barbara Bush. Senate Bill S.457 was introduced in February 2019 by Senator John Cornyn of Texas. After making its way to the House of Representatives last year and being approved, …

Today’s Deal – Complete Presidential Dollar Set from Denver Mint

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Clinton

2016 Presidential Dollar Coin Richard M. Nixon Uncirculated Obverse

If you have been looking to significantly add to your Presidential Dollar collection, Today’s Deal is one you need to consider. Right now you can pick up the complete 39-coin set from the Denver mint, uncirculated, for $99. 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 to help pay …

United States Mint Annual Report Released

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Annual Report for 2019. The report discloses the costs associated with coin production as well as profits made by the Mint. The report reflects that the Lincoln Cent and the Jefferson Nickel have, once again, proven more expensive to produce than their face values. The Lincoln Cent cost the Mint 1.99 cents to produce in 2019 when production, administration, and distribution costs are rolled together. The good news …

NGC Announces 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Special Labels

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced a series of special labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel. As shared last month, the United States Mint in 2020 will be releasing a West Point Mint Mark Jefferson Nickel for the first time. Like the 2019-W Lincoln Cent, the Nickel will come in three different versions: Uncirculated with the 2020 Mint Set Proof with the 2020 Proof Set Reverse Proof with the 2020 Silver Proof Set NGC …

Mint Opens Product Enrollment for 2020 Native American Dollars

February 7, 2020 by Clinton

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

Next week, the 2020 Native American Dollar will go on sale in rolls, bags, and boxes. Today, the U.S. Mint opened up the Product Enrollment program for this new coin. Essentially, this allows you to pre-authorize the Mint to send you the products of your choice when they become available next week. That means you don’t have to watch the clock and get on the Mint’s site to order. When you get to the landing …

Today’s Deal – 1968 Through 1999 Jefferson Nickel Proof Set

February 6, 2020 by Clinton

If you’ve been looking to get a jump start on your Jefferson Nickel proof coins, Today’s Deal is one for you. Right now Phanatic Sports Memorabilia has a 32-coin Jefferson proof set for $69.95 on their Amazon storefront. It includes every proof Jefferson Nickel from 1968 through 1999, all in gem Proof condition. It is a great deal for this many proof coins together. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles …

Founding Fathers 2020 Currency Set Available February 13

February 6, 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 next Thursday, February 13, 2020. 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” Each set features a Series 2017 $1 …

American Samoa 5-Ounce Silver Coin Available Today

February 6, 2020 by Clinton

Just a few days after the latest America the Beautiful Quarter release for American Samoa National Park, the United States Mint will open up sales of the 5-ounce silver coin as part of the program. The 99.9% pure silver bullion coin will be priced at $178.25 and you will be to buy it directly from the Mint’s website. Sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. For those that are new to collecting, these …

Today’s Deal – 1997 Prestige Proof Set

February 5, 2020 by Clinton

A few weeks ago, I featured a Today’s Deal on the 1983 Prestige Proof Set. That was the first year that these special Proof Sets were available from the United States Mint. Today’s Deal is on the 1997 Prestige Proof Set, the last year the Mint made these sets. Today you can pick one up for $68.45 which is substantially less than the book price for the set. US Coin News is an affiliate partner …