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NGC Creates Special Holder for Uncirculated 2019-W Lincoln Cent

September 30, 2019May 9, 2019 by Clinton

As they have done with the 2019-W Lincoln Cent in Proof and Reverse Proof, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is creating a new, special holder for the upcoming Uncirculated variant of the coin. NGC is celebrating this particular 2019-W Cent with a special attribution of First “W” Uncirculated Cent, as well as NGC’s West Point Mint Gold Star Label, both of which are provided for no additional fee. NGC Press Release As readers know by now, the 2019 Uncirculated …

World’s Fair of Money is August 13-17 in Chicago

September 30, 2019May 9, 2019 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that their annual World’s Fair of Money will take place August 13-17, 2019 in the Chicago, Illinois suburb of Rosemont. The event is one of the largest numismatic events in the world and brings in collectors and dealers from around the world. As a bonus to ANA members, admission into the event will be allowed 30 minutes prior to opening to the public. This gives ANA members time …

NGC Creates Special Three-Coin Holder for 2019-W Cents

September 30, 2019May 9, 2019 by Clinton

NGC has announced a new, three-coin holder will be available for the 2019-W Lincoln Cents that have been produced by the US Mint. The three-coin holder will hold the Uncirculated, Reverse Proof, and Proof variants of the 2019 Cent produced at the West Point Mint. Unfortunately for the majority of collectors, the holder is only available to those who make bulk submissions. That is, at least 50 sets of all three coins with an additional …

Today’s Deal – Aiernuo 20x Loupe for $8

September 30, 2019May 9, 2019 by Clinton

When it comes to grading your coin, a solid magnifying loupe is a must. Today’s deal is on a great one from Aiernuo and is the one I personally use. Right now, you can pick up the 20x loupe with glass optics and a steel body for $7.99. 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 …

Using The Handy PCGS CoinFacts App

October 1, 2019May 9, 2019 by Clinton

When I started coin collecting back in the 1980s, finding handy information about coins was far more challenging than it is today. This was pre-Internet (yes, I know I’m old) and it mainly came down to books that, at a minimum, you needed to update every year or two years at the least. For coin collecting today, finding out this same type of information – mintage, designers, history of the coin’s design, and other coin …