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Dennis Tucker Retiring as Publisher at Whitman

February 7, 2024 by Clinton

Following a nineteen-year career as publisher at Whitman Publishing, Dennis Tucker will retire at the end of February 2024. He plans to spend time with family in the United States and the Philippines while pursuing creative and philanthropic projects. Tucker has served Whitman as its publisher from December 2004, when the company was owned by Atlanta-based Anderson Press, through its recent acquisition by CDN Publishing. During that time, he has overseen the publication of more …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – February 4, 2024

February 7, 2024 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, February 4, 2024. The report covers numismatic product sales by the Mint, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. The Mint reported net sales of 31,185 products in this week’s report. The total sales figure was brought down by the 2024-S American Eagle Silver Proof correction, which showed a return …

CCAC Meeting on February 27 to Review Designs for 2026 Semiquincentennial

February 6, 2024 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting later this month. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, at Noon Eastern. It is slated to conclude at 4:00 PM Eastern. The agenda for the February 27 meeting is busy, with design reviews of some of the 2025 American Innovation Dollar coins and the Cent and Nickel designs for the 2026 semiquincentennial. Specifically, agenda topics for the meeting include: Additionally, Dr. Peter …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – February 4, 2024

February 5, 2024 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, February 4, 2024. The bullion sales report reflects bullion American Eagle and American Buffalo coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. The Mint reported 58,500 bullion coins were sold last week, with sales reported across five of the seven available products. Product 1/21/2024 2/4/2024 Sales American Eagle – Silver 4,900,000 …

Today’s Deal – 1983 Prestige Proof Set

February 2, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on the somewhat difficult to find 1983 Prestige Proof Set. 1983 saw these special set released for the first time, coming with a 1983 Olympic commemorative in a stunning display case. Today you can pick one of these rare sets up for $63.95 through Today’s Deal. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. …

Pre-Orders Open For Whitman’s Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, 6th edition, volume II

February 1, 2024 by Clinton

Whitman Publishing has announced that it has opened up pre-orders for the Cherrypicker’s Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, 6th Edition, Volume II. The book is priced at $39.99, with the volume shipment expected on February 27, 2024. Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers’ Guide. Since the first edition burst onto the scene in 1990, thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties described inside. This …

Liberty & Britannia Gold Coin and Silver Medal Available February 8th

February 1, 2024 by Clinton

2024 LIberty Britannia Gold Coin Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2024 Liberty & Britannia gold coin and silver medal next week. The one-ounce gold coin and one-ounce silver medal will be available on February 8th, starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Only 10,000 gold coins will be produced, while 75,000 silver medals will be minted. Pricing for the gold coin has not been released, but the silver medal will be priced at $89.00. The coin …

American Women Quarter Honoring Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray Available Today

February 1, 2024 by Clinton

2024 American Women Quarter - Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will release the first American Women Quarter Program Quarter for 2024 later today. The latest release, the eleventh in the four-year series, honors Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray. According to Mint’s website, sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific time. The Quarter will be available in bags and rolls, with limited quantities available on the roll products. Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray was a poet, writer, activist, lawyer, and priest. …

Today’s Deal – Complete 112-Coin Set (P,D) From The 50 States Quarter Series

January 30, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to complete, in one swoop, your 50 States Quarter set. The 50 States Quarter series ran from 1999 through 2009 and had a Quarter representing each state and six U.S. Territories. This set is all uncirculated examples from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints, a 112-coin set. SmyrnaCoin, through their Amazon storefront, is selling this massive set for $99.99. That is half the average price of each coin individually. US Coin …

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Silver Medal Available February 6th

January 30, 2024 by Clinton

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales for the first Presidential Silver Medal of 2024 next week. The medal, honoring President Rutherford B. Hayes, will be available at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on February 6th. The 99.99% silver medal is priced at $75.00 and is available exclusively from the United States Mint. The Mint has no production limit on this medal, nor is there a household limit on the number that can be purchased. …