USCoinNews

CCAC Meeting Set for June 18 to Discuss Congressional Medals and Commemorative Coins

August 9, 2019June 17, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that the next public meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will take place tomorrow, June 18, 2019, in Washington D.C. The meeting is open to the public and those admitted into the conference room are on a first come first served basis. The meeting has a primary agenda of reviewing and discussing candidate designs for two congressional medals as well as the reverse for the 2020 Basketball …

Mail Bag – The America The Beautiful W Quarter are not Fair

August 13, 2019June 14, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag feature comes from reader Adrian H.. His question has to do with finding the American the Beautiful W Quarter in the wild, no matter which particular one. He contacted me via the contact form on the About page here on the site. You can too by going to this link, scrolling to the bottom of the page, and sending me a question or comment. Hi, I have been trying for months to …

Today’s Deal – 1990 Through 1998-S Proof Washington Quarters for $20

August 13, 2019June 14, 2019 by Clinton

1990-1998 S Washington Quarter Proof Set

Today’s Deal is another in a recent string of deals that helps you complete your Proof quality coins at a great price. Today you can pick up a 9-coin set of Washington Quarters from the 1990s, all in Proof state, for $19.99 on Amazon. 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. Those commissions …

The 2019 PNG Day will be Open to The Public on August 12 in Chicago

August 16, 2019June 14, 2019 by Clinton

The Professional Numismatists Guild, or PNG, has announced that their traditional PNG Day Show will take place on August 12, 2019. The event will be held the day before the World’s Fair of Money which is being held in the same venue. Public hours will be on Monday August 12, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Day Show will be held in Hall F of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb …

2019-W $50 Gold America Eagle Sales Start Today

August 16, 2019June 13, 2019 by Clinton

The Uncirculated 2019-W $50 Gold American Eagle coin is set to go on sale today. The 22-karat bullion coin is priced at $1,640 and can be purchased directly from the United States Mint. Orders will start being accepted at Noon Eastern Time, 9:00 am Pacific. There is a limit of one per household. The collector coin is minted at the West Point facility of the US Mint and features the classic Augustus Saint-Gaudens full-length Liberty …

Coin History – The Lincoln Shield Cent

August 17, 2019June 13, 2019 by Clinton

Continuing the Coin History series, we take a look at the relatively new Lincoln Shield Cent. Introduced in 2010 as a follow up to the 2009 Bicentennial Cents, the Shield Cent was meant to be emblematic of President Abraham Lincoln’s preservation of the United States after our Civil War. The change to the Lincoln Cent was mandated by the Presidential $1 Coin Act that passed in 2005. But how we got to the Shield Cent …

Today’s Deal – 1973 Through 1978 Proof Eisenhower Dollar Set for $45

August 20, 2019June 12, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a great set of Eisenhower Dollar coins from the 70’s. Over at Amazon, you can pick up a 1973 through 1978 Proof of each coin, including the 1976 Type 1 and Type 2, for $45.99. It is a six-coin set in all which breaks down to $8.33 cents per coin. That’s well below the book value for the majority of these coins. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. …

Dear United States Mint, Sell Proof Sets at The Post Office

August 20, 2019June 12, 2019 by Clinton

Earlier this month, I spent 10 days in England on holiday. It was a great time unplugging, reconnecting with friends (I use to live there), and generally eating and drinking my way through London. While there, I visited a few coin shops to check them and even picked up a silver bullion coin from the Royal Mint. But it was talking to the owner of one of the coin shops that I discovered a brilliant …

Mail Bag – What Collecting Software do You Use

August 23, 2019June 12, 2019 by Clinton

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 …

NGC to Offer a Special Label and Designation for Apollo 11 Anniversary Week

August 23, 2019June 11, 2019 by Clinton

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. …