Information & News About United States Coins
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …