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CCAC Releases Images of South Carolina American Innovation Dollar Candidates

September 18, 2019 by Clinton

American Innovation Dollar - South Carolina Candidates

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released images for the 2020 South Carolina American Innovation Dollar. The candidate images were released as a part of the committee’s scheduled meeting being held today in Washington, D.C. The South Carolina American Innovation Dollar is expected to be the third coin in the series released in 2020. In total, there will be four released: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Carolina. You can learn more about the entire American Innovation …

CCAC Releases Images of Maryland American Innovation Dollar

September 18, 2019 by Clinton

Maryland American Innovation Dollar Coin - Candidates

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has released images for the 2020 Maryland American Innovation Dollar. The candidate images were released as a part of the committee’s scheduled meeting being held today in Washington, D.C. The Maryland American Innovation Dollar is expected to be the third coin in the series released in 2020. In total, there will be four released: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Carolina. You can learn more about the entire American Innovation …

United States Mint Unveils Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal Design

September 17, 2019 by Clinton

Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal Obverse

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint today unveiled the designs for the Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal in the Department of the Treasury’s historic Cash Room. United States Mint Director David J. Ryder unveiled the designs, and the ceremony was led by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Management David Eisner. In attendance were members of the Sadat family as well as representatives from Egypt and other nations. “We are eternally grateful for President …

Mint Lifts Household Limit on 2019-W American Eagle Palladium

September 17, 2019 by Clinton

2019-W American Eagle Palladium Reverse Proof

In a surprise announcement, the United States Mint has lifted the household purchase limit on the 2019-W American Eagle Palladium proof coin. That means if you can pony up the $1987.50 for the coin, you can buy as many as you want while supplies last. The new Palladium coin dominated this past week’s Mint sales report, selling 16,690 of them in its first week of availability. That means that 56% of the 30,000 total being …

Mint Sales Report – American Eagle Palladium Proof Soars

September 17, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released their weekly sales report for the 7-day period ending September 17, 2019. As expected, the recently released American Eagle Palladium bullion coin dominated the sales charts in its first week of availability. In total, 16,690 of the coins were sold. That’s 56% of the 30,000 that will be minted. The American Eagle Palladium coin has been a popular option for collectors and investors in the three years the Mint …

Today’s Deal – Brilliant Uncirculated 1955 Franklin Half Dollar for $40

September 17, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a great sample of one of the most popular coins in the history of the United States. Right now over at Amazon, you can pick up a brilliant uncirculated 1955 Franklin Half Dollar for $39.95. This is well below the average book price of $55 for this coin and makes a welcome addition to any collection. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, …

American Legion Coin and Emblem Print Sets Now Available

September 16, 2019 by Clinton

American Legion Centennial Coin & Emblem Print Sets

The United States Mint in conjunction with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, has released a special set of coins and Emblem Prints as part of the 100th anniversary of the organization. The three sets consists of the previously released $5 Gold Coin, Silver Dollar, and Clad Half Dollar along with a 6×8 inch emblem print from the BEP. “The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is pleased to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the American …

Record-Breaking 1975 No S Proof Dime Quickly Re-Sold For $516,000

September 16, 2019 by Clinton

September 16, 2019 – The most valuable United States modern coin ever sold at auction, a 1975 proof No S dime, changed hands twice in less than a week, both times for record prices. The finer of the two known 1975 proof dimes without the San Francisco S mint mark was jointly purchased on September 6, 2019 for $456,000 by modern coin specialist Mitch Spivack along with his son, Justin, owner of MonsterCoinMart (www.MonsterCoinMart.com) in Orange County …

PCGS Announces Partnership with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

September 16, 2019 by Clinton

Newport Beach, CA (Sept.16, 2019) – Professional Coin Grading Service (PSGS, www.PCGS.com) is partnering with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (www.HoopHall.com) on a 2020 basketball commemorative coin program. The planned $5 denomination gold, $1 silver and 50-cent clad legal tender coins to be struck by the United States Mint will honor the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s 60thanniversary. PCGS will be creating customized designs for encapsulation inserts in conjunction with the Springfield, Mass.-based …

2019-W American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Now Available

September 16, 2019 by Clinton

After being delayed a week and a few false starts with erroneous emails about its release, the United States Mint has finally released the 2019-W American Eagle Palladium bullion coin. Minted from .999 pure Palladium, the coin is available for $1,980.50 directly from the United States Mint. The one ounce coin comes in a Reverse Proof finish and will have a production limit of only 30,000 coins. Like the 2017 and 2018 variants on this …