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Today’s Deal – 1982 United States Mint Proof Set

January 11, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is both inexpensive and a great addition to any collection, especially for those who like Proof Sets. It is on the 1982 United States Mint Proof Set and is priced at just $14.99 today. It comes in its original government lens and with its original government sleeve. USCoinNews 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 are …

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Appoints Dr. Peter van Alfen Chairperson of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee

January 11, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint, announcing that Dr. Peter van Alfen has been appointed as Chairperson of the Citizens Coinagae Advisory Committee (CCAC). Dr. van Alfen will take the role effective January 30, 2024. The United States Mint announced today that the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Dr. Peter van Alfen as the next Chairperson of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), effective January 30, 2024. By …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – January 7, 2024

January 11, 2024 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending Sunday, January 7, 2024. This is the first sales report for 2024. The report covers numismatic product sales by the Mint, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. Unsurprisingly, the report shows that the Harriet Tubman commemorative products, which were released last week, all had strong sales numbers in their first …

Today’s Deal – ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins

January 10, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a book that every collector should have in their library, The Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins. This 384-page book gives collectors details descriptions and images of United States coins to help them determine the grade of a coin. It truly is a must-have book for collectors to help them learn the art and science of coin grading. I wrote a review of this book several years ago if you want to …

First Look! 2024 Liberty and Britannia Gold Coin

January 10, 2024 by Clinton

2024 LIberty Britannia Gold Coin Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

After announcing the collaborative effort, the United States Mint has released high-resolution images of the joint-designed 2024 Liberty and Britannia Gold Coin from it and the Royal Mint of England. Following a successful joint project in 2021 featuring the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage coins and medals, the United States Mint and The Royal Mint are working together once again on a different type of project. This one features a unique design collaboration between …

United States Mint and Royal Mint Announce Collaborative Design

January 10, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a joint press release from the United States Mint and The Royal Mint announcing a collaborative design for the 20224 Liberty & Britannia Program. The United States Mint and The Royal Mint today announced the collaborative design created by both mints’ Chief Engravers for the 2024 Liberty & Britannia Program. Following a successful joint project in 2021 featuring the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage coins and medals, the United States Mint …

Today’s Deal – 1960 Proof Set in Original Packaging

January 9, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is another in a series of United States Proof Sets deals. Today’s special is on a 1960 Proof Set. The 5-coin set comes in its original United States Mint packaging, including its Department of the Treasury envelope. The set is priced at $51.95, excellent savings off the book price of $58. USCoinNews is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to …

2024-W American Eagle Silver Proof Available January 16

January 9, 2024 by Clinton

2024-W American Eagle Silver Proof (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2024-W American Eagle silver proof coin next week. On the Mint’s site, sales will begin on February 16, 2024, at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. This year, the one-ounce proof coin is priced at $80, and, as is usually the case, there is no mintage limit on the coin, but there is a household limit of 25 in places. This year, the pricing for the 2024-W American Eagle silver proof …

Today’s Deal – 1980 Susan B Anthony 3-Coin Set

January 8, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an affordable and great addition to any collection. It is on a 3-coin 1980 Susan B Anthony dollar set. The set contains an uncirculated example of the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mint coins in their original Mint uncirculated set cellophane wrapping. It is priced at $14.99 with free shipping. That breaks down to just under $5 per coin, far below the $6 book price for each coin. US Coin News is an …

NGC Announces 2023 NGC Registry Winners

January 8, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing the 2023 NGC Registry Award winners. Representing ancient, vintage and modern coins, these 36 sets stood out among more than 327,000 in the NGC Registry to win top awards this year. Meanwhile, six collectors were chosen from over 34,000 NGC Registry participants for the David W. Lange Overall Achievement Award. Each year, NGC recognizes outstanding achievement in Registry set building. For 2023, 10 …