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US Mint Sales Report Sees 2019 Kennedy Half Dollar Debut

October 1, 2019May 8, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has posted its weekly sales report for April 29-May 5, 2019. In that report, the recently released Kennedy Half Dollar makes a glowing debut while the 2019 Silver Proof Set remains the Mint’s top seller for a third consecutive week. A reported earlier in the week, the 2019 Kennedy Half Dollar two-roll sets and 200-count bag from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. Clearly collectors have taken to them as the …

Quick Tip – A Coins to Buy List Template

October 1, 2019May 8, 2019 by Clinton

There are few coin collectors that don’t have a buy list. That is, a list of coins that they want to buy to complete a set or just to have as part of their collection. When your collection is small it is pretty easy to keep up with your buy list because, well, everything is on your buy list. But as your collection grows, it can be hard when you are looking online or at …

Today’s Deal – 100 Guardhouse Coin Flips for $15

October 1, 2019May 8, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a chance to resupply yourself with coin flips at a great price. Guardhouse is one of the best when it comes to inert coin flips that won’t damage your coins. Right now you can pick up a 100-pack of their 2.5×2.5 flips for $14.90. That breaks down to .15 cents each and it includes the paper insert for cataloging your coins. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article …

The Simple Joy of Coin Roll Hunting

October 1, 2019May 8, 2019 by Clinton

If you look back at how you started coin collecting, chances are it was one of two ways. Either you found something in your pocket change one day that caught your eye, prompting you to investigate and start collecting. This is how it was for me in my early teens. The other way many start is by opening up rolls of coins (coin roll hunting) and see what is inside, be it a brilliant new …

2019 US Mint Uncirculated Sets Available May 14th

October 1, 2019May 8, 2019 by Clinton

A reminder for readers who collect the annual Uncirculated Sets from the US Mint. The 2019 version of the set will go on sale next Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Noon Eastern. The 21-coin set is priced at a $21.95 and you can buy it directly from the Mint here on Tuesday. And yes, it is 21 coins this year, not the normal 20 of the past few years. The new addition for this year …

Royal Mint of Australia and US Mint Team Up for Apollo 11 Proof Set

October 1, 2019May 8, 2019 by Clinton

Royal Mint of Australia Apollo 11 Anniversary Proof Coin

Here at US Coin News, we don’t post a lot about mint activities in other countries because, well, the hint is in our name. But this unique opportunity is one that made us bend the rules a little bit. The Royal Mint of Australia and the US Mint have teamed up to create a two-coin proof set of commemorative coins to celebrate the Apollo 11 moon landing. The set consists of the clad Apollo 11 …

US Mint Sells Out of 2019 Platinum American Eagle Bullion Coin

October 1, 2019May 7, 2019 by Clinton

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, …

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

October 2, 2019May 7, 2019 by Clinton

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 …

Quick Tip – Best Way to Verify Coin Certifications

October 2, 2019May 7, 2019 by Clinton

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 …

Lincoln Cent Expert Dr Sol Taylor Dies Aged 87

October 3, 2019May 7, 2019 by Clinton

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 …