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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United States Mint Circulating Coinage Production Report – December 2023

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The United States Mint has released its Circulating Coin Production Report for December 2023. The report shows that the United States Mint produced a mere 151,670,000 coins in December. It was a sharp decline from the production in November, and was by far the lowest production month of the year. All denominations saw significant declines in production month-over-month. According to the Mint’s report, 80.8 million Lincoln Cents were minted in December 2023. Of that, 60 million were …

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Today’s Deal – Complete Non-Proof Presidential Dollar Set

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Today’s Deal is for those who want to kick-start their Presidential Dollar Set collection in one swing. Smyrna Coin, at their Amazon store, is selling a complete, non-Proof Presidential Dollar Set for $249.99. That breaks down to $3.12 per coin, far below the $3.55 book price for these coins. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This Today’s Deal article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to …

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2024 Native American Dollar Boxes, Bags, and Rolls Available January 29th

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The 2024 Native American Dollar will be available from the United States Mint next week. Sales of the dollar coin will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific, on Monday, January 29th. 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 inception in …

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