ANS Gala honoring Mark Salzberg raises more than $219,000 

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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) raised more than $219,000 during its Annual Gala January 11 at the Harvard Club of New York City. The Gala, which was attended by more than 150 guests, celebrated the 2024 Trustees’ Award presented to Mark Salzberg, who served for more than 35 years as the Chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG). The ANS Trustees’ Award recognizes those who have helped to advance the mission of the Society for …

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PNG 2024 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition Announced

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The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatists Guild, announcing the 2024 Young Numismatist Scholarship competition, with one winner receiving a fully funded attendance to the American Numismatic Association’s Summer Seminar series in June. The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) again will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the four-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org) 2024 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “We are delighted …

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2024 Native American Dollar Boxes, Bags, and Rolls Available Today

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The 2024 Native American Dollar will be available from the United States Mint later today. Sales of the dollar coin will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific, on the United States Mint’s website. Collectors can buy the coin in 250-coin boxes, 100-coin bags, or 25-coin rolls. The new dollar coin will honor the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 on its reverse, keeping the well-known Obverse of Sacagawea that the coin has had since its …

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United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – January 28, 2024

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The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, January 28, 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 863,500 bullion coins were sold in the third week of 2024, with sales reported across six of the seven available products. Product 1/21/2024 1/21/2024 Sales American …

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Illinois American Innovation Dollar Available Today 

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The United States Mint will open sales of the first American Innovation Dollar of 2024 later today. The Illinois American Innovation Dollar celebrates the invention of the Steel Plow and will go on sale at Noon Eastern on the United States Mint’s website. The coin honoring Illinois is the first of four American Innovation Dollars that will be released this year.  The American Innovation Dollar coin came about through legislation passed in 2018 and is …

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Today’s Deal – A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels

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Today’s Deal is on the excellent reference book writing by Q. David Bowers, A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels. This book, written by one of the giants in Numismatics, offers deep insight into the popular nickels of the last century, with exceptional details information. Right now the 2nd edition of this book, the latest edition, is priced at $19.95 on Amazon with free shipping. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This …

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First Look! 2024 American Innovation Dollars

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The United States Mint has published high-resolution images for the upcoming 2024 American Innovation Dollar coins. 2024 represents the seventh year for the non-circulating dollar coin program and honors four states’ contributions to American culture and society. The American Innovation Dollar coin came about through legislation passed in 2018 and is set to run through 2032. There will be 57 coins released in the program, with the first one released on December 14, 2018. However, …

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Historic World War II “Short Snorter” Display at American Numismatic Association 2024 National Money Show

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The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANA) announcing that several World War II “Short Snorter” will be on display at the 2024 National Money Show. The National Money Show will be held March 14-16 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Visitors to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2024 National Money Show (NationalMoneyShow.com) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 14-16, can see the one-of-a-kind display of “short snorter” banknotes autographed by World War II-era …

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NCBA Contributes $5,000 to NCIC to Combat Escalating Numismatic Crime

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The following is a Press Release from the National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA), announcing a contribution of $5,000 to the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), in recognition of the Center’s fight against numismatic-related crimes. The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) has made a substantial contribution of $5,000 to the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), in recognition of the center’s pivotal role in combating the rising tide of numismatic crime across the nation. Numismatic …

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NGC, PMG and ASG Appoint Silverhouse an Official Submission Center

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), announcing that Silverhouse Co. in Taiwan has been selected as an official submission center in the country. Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®), Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) and Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®) are pleased to announce the companies’ newest Official Submission Center: Silverhouse Co. in Taiwan, China. Silverhouse will help collectors and dealers submit coins, paper money and stamps to NGC, PMG and ASG for expert certification services, …

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