Information & News About United States Coins
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Robert F and it is one I’ve been asked about a lot. Robert reached me via the contact form on the About page, which you can do too if you have a questions. Hi, I want to know what software you use to manage your coin collection. I have been looking for something other than Excel, which I use now, so I can add photos of my coins. Robert …
July 16, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and NGC plans to give collectors a special way to commemorate the event. From July 16 through July 24, collectors who send their Apollo 11 commemorative silver bullion coin to the company for grading, will have the option to get a special label and holder for the coin. The special designation is an additional $5 on top of the normal grading fees. …
As readers know, here at US Coin News I focus on United States currency, but an article today over at Numismatic News points to an interesting development in one of the most heavily dependent electronic transaction countries in the world. The site is reporting that Swedes are being told to hold onto some Kronor in case of an emergency. The article points out that the central bank of the Nordic country, Sveriges Riksbank, is advising …
Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to fill in those modern S Mint Mark proof Roosevelt Dimes missing from your collection. Over at Amazon, you can pick up a 10-coin set of the 1980 through 1989 Proof Roosevelt Dime for $15.99. That breaks down to $1.59 per coin, on average about a dollar less per coin compared to their book value. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, …
The United States Mint has opened up sales for the 5-Ounce silver War in the Pacific National Park commemorative coin. Minted in the Philadelphia Mint site, the five ounce coin is made of .999 silver and bears the same Obverse and Reverse as the War in the Pacific National Park Quarter. That quarter, which was released last month, is the 48th Quarter in the America the Beautiful series. The five ounce version of the coin …
The United States Mint has opened up sales for rolls and bags of the recently released War in the Pacific National Historical Park Quarter. That Quarter is part of the ongoing America The Beautiful Quarter series. The coins themselves were released last month in a ceremony in Guam. The rolls and bags come in a variety of options. You can get a two-roll set of the Philadelphia and Denver minted Quarters for $32.95. If you …
The gold 2019 American Eagle is set to go on sale this Thursday, June 13, 2019 from the United States Mint. The collector coin is minted at the West Point facility of the US Mint and features the classic Augustus Saint-Gaudens full-length Liberty with flowing hair on the Obverse. The Reverse features an eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a female eagle and eaglets. Design wise, it is the same it has been since …
The recently released silver 2019-W American Eagle has made its debut on the latest United States Mint sales report. The bullion coin went on sale on May 29, 2019 and sold 82,784 units for the Mint’s sales report ending June 2, 2019. While the sales figure is a solid start, it is significantly less than the 2018 American Eagle sales in its first week. Last year, that coin sold 89,492 units. The 2019 Uncirculated Mint …
The United States Mint today has released the 2019-W American Eagle in Uncirculated finish. The one ounce silver coin is $46.95 and available now on the Mint’s site. This year’s American Eagle maintains the popular designs on the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) as it has since the program’s inception in 1986. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride. This is the same design that was first found on …
Due to an error on the sleeve of the Apollo 11 Proof Half Dollar set, the United States Mint has announced a replacement program for customers who have bought the set. If you have a set that you purchased from the Mint’s site or at their relation locations, you are encouraged to call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468) or TTY at 1-888-321-MINT (6468) to get your updated sleeve. The corrected sleeves are being provided free-of-charge. The issue with the original …