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Richard Weaver Selected As New PNG President

August 12, 2019 by Clinton

(Rosemont, Illinois) August 12, 2019 – Officers of the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) have selected Richard Weaver to be the organization’s President for the 2019–2021 term. Weaver was selected during the PNG Board of Directors meeting in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois on August 11, 2019. Richard Weaver is President of Delaware Valley Rare Coin Company in Broomall, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the coin business and began his full-time career in numismatics in …

NGC App Update Brings Submission Tracking

August 12, 2019 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has released an update to iOS and Android apps. While mostly focused on bug fixes and other performance improvements, the update rolls out a key new feature: Submission tracking. Now within the app you can easily track your orders that you have submitted to NGC for grading, foregoing the website to do it and being able to do it all from the app. This feature requires that you be signed into …

Mint Sales Report – Native American Dollar Set Thrives

August 12, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released their weekly sales report for the seven day period ending August 4, 2019. It showed that the 2019 Native American $1 Coin & Currency Set continued to lead the pack, adding another 3,823 units to its sales total. Throughout the rest of the report, there were a few other surprises. With the nearly 4,000 more in sales, the Native American coin & currency set has now sold 28,639 units …

2019 American Liberty Silver Medal Goes On Sale August 15th

August 12, 2019 by Clinton

2019 American Liberty Silver Medal Obverse

The United States Mint has announced that the 2019 American Liberty Silver Medal will be available to order starting Thursday, August 15, 2019. The medal will be priced at $99.95 and is 2.5 ounces of 99.9% pure silver. It measures two inches in diameter and has a matte finish. The medal offers the same Obverse design of the American Liberty gold coin which will also go on sale the same day. It will come in …

2019 American Liberty Gold Coin Go On Sale August 15th

August 12, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that the 2019 American Liberty gold coin will be going on sale on Thursday, August 15, 2019. The 24-karat gold coin will be struck in high relief and will have an enhanced uncirculated finish. While the final price of the 2019 coin is not set yet, you can expect this one ounce 99.99% pure gold coins to be around the $1800 mark. The Mint has set up their site …

James Monroe Presidential Medal Now Available

August 12, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has opened sales for the latest Presidential Medal honoring James Monroe. The silver medal is one ounce of 99.9% pure silver and commemorates the fifth President of the United States. It is $39.95 and can be found here at the US Mint’s site. Like the other Presidential Silver Medals, the James Monroe medal measures 1.6″ in diameter and features a plain edge. The Obverse was designed and engraved by Moritz Furst …

2019 Proof American Eagle Goes On Sale Today

August 6, 2019 by Clinton

2019 American Eagle Silver Proof Obverse

The 2019-S Proof American Eagle will be going on sale starting today. As reported last week, the San Francisco minted one ounce silver coin will begin sales at Noon Eastern, which is 9:00 am Pacific. The bullion coin is priced at $55.95 and available at this link on the United States Mint site. The silver Eagle comes with its traditional blue presentation case along with a certificate of authenticity from the Mint. Identical to the …

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

August 1, 2019 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 …

Negro Leagues Commemorative Legislation Introduced in Congress

August 1, 2019 by Clinton

A bi-partisan bill was introduced in Congress this week that would authorize the creation of a commemorative coin to honor the Negro Leagues of baseball. The bill would call for the creation of the commemorative in 2020 in celebration of the centennial of the leagues being formed in 1920. The bill was introduced on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 and is sponsored by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Tim Kaine (D-VA). It is sponsored in the House of Representatives by …

James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal Sales Start August 8th

July 31, 2019 by Clinton

The James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal has been slated to go on sale Thursday, August 8, 2019 by the United States Mint. The medal, the third released in 2019, depicts the fifth President of the United States and the last of the country’s founding fathers. Like the other Presidential Silver Medals, the James Monroe medal is one ounce of 99.9% pure silver. It measures 1.6″ in diameter and features a plain edge. The Obverse was …