US Mint Sells Out of 2019 Platinum American Eagle Bullion Coin

2019 Platinum American Eagle Obverse

The special 2019 Platinum American Eagle bullion coin has officially sold out. The US Mint, which produced 40,000 of the coins in total, sold the last of them in April. The US Mint was limited to overall platinum bullion coin minting to 40,000 coins. Initially, there were 30,000 coins made but when the initial allotment was purchased, the remaining 10,000 were struck and released. The Platinum American Eagle went on sale starting on January 7, …

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Today’s Deal – Complete Presidential Dollar Set from Denver Mint for $99

2016 Presidential Dollar Coin Richard M. Nixon Uncirculated Obverse

If you have been looking to significantly add to your Presidential Dollar collection, Today’s Deal is one you need to consider. Right now you can pick up the complete 39-coin set from the Denver mint, uncirculated, for $99. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to …

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Quick Tip – Best Way to Verify Coin Certifications

NGC Certification Verification App

You are looking at that rare Barber Dime online or at a coin show. It’s a 1893 graded at MS-65. Book value says that this coins should be around $250 but a dealer is willing to sell it for $50. It’s NGC certified according to the slab so it has to be legit, right? That’s when verifying a coin certifications is critical. Unfortunately, not necessarily. Coin fraud is a significant problem in our hobby with …

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Lincoln Cent Expert Dr Sol Taylor Dies Aged 87

Dr Sol Taylor

Legendary Lincoln Cent expert Dr. Sol Taylor has passed at the age of 87. Dr. Taylor was a prolific writer and educator about Lincoln Cents and was widely regarded as the expert on the type for decades. Dr. Taylor passed away after a brief bout of lymphoma in April. Dr. Taylor Society of Lincoln Cent Collectors and served as President from 1982-2009. He was a 50 year member of the American Numismatic Association, and was …

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My Favorite Coin Collecting Podcasts

Coin Collecting Podcasts

Like many people – and I suspect a few of you – I’m a big fan of podcasts. I listen to some type of podcast every day, whether it be for news and information or for entertainment. There are an untold number of podcasts out there on ever subject you can imagine. Literally. When it comes to coin collecting podcasts, the number available is small. Doing various searches for this article, I found at most …

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James Madison Presidential Silver Medal Now Available

James Madison Presidential Silver Medal

The latest addition to the Presidential Silver Medal series is now available from the US Mint. The new James Madison medal, honoring the fourth President of the United States, is $39.95 on the Mint’s site. There are no household limits on purchasing these new medals. The Presidential Medals were started in 2018 and there are four medals in the series. One for George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and now James Madison. Each coin is …

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NGC to Award $20,000 in Prizes for 2019 Registry Competitions

NGC Logo

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, or NGC, has announced that they will be giving prizes away valued at more than $20,000 for the 2019 NGC Registry Awards. The annual contest, where winners are announced each January at the Florida United Numismatics Show, allows those who have NGC graded coins to register them and compete against other collectors. Winners of major awards will receive a personalized plaque, an icon of recognition next to their NGC Registry set, and …

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Today’s Deal – 1986 Silver American Eagle for $49

1986 Silver American Eagle

Today’s Deal isn’t so much a deal but rather more of an opportunity. It is on the 1986 Silver American Eagle. This uncirculated, one ounce silver coin, is available in limited quantities from SmyrnaCoin at their Amazon storefront for $49.99. That’s about $5 less than what it averages for on other sites. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate …

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Quick Tip – How Many Coins Are in a Coin Roll?

Roll of 2009 Lincoln Cents

One of the fastest – and frankly funnest – ways you can add coins to your modern coin collection is through a coin roll. Whether you buy a roll set from the United States Mint, or simply go get a roll or three from your bank, you can often find hidden gems in older rolls while finding great values in modern coins. Indeed, it is not uncommon if you get a roll of new Cents, …

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Today’s Deal – 2003 Mint Proof Set for $10

2003 Mint Proof Set

Today’s Deal is a great way to add to your US Mint Proof Set collection. Today you can pick up the 2003 Mint Proof Set, which contained 10 coins in total, for $10.49. That is well below the issue price of $19 and is about the average price across various dealers. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a …

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