USCoinNews

Opportunity to Apply for Appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee

July 27, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public. The deadline to email submissions is no later than 5 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, September 11, 2023. The United States Mint will review all applications and will forward recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for consideration. The CCAC is composed of 11 members — one specially qualified …

NGC Introduces New High-Security Hologram with Unique QR Code

July 26, 2023 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its comprehensive efforts to combat counterfeiting and create a safer marketplace for NGC-certified coins, tokens and medals. Among the innovative hologram enhancements are a QR code and a numerical security code that are unique to the specific encapsulated collectible, making it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate or tamper with the NGC holder. When the square-shaped QR code at the left of …

Harris, Sieloff Receive ANA 2023 College Scholarships

July 26, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2023 college scholarships to Spencer Harris from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Zachary Sieloff from Okemos, Michigan. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to use toward tuition at an institution of their choice. “The annual scholarship provides the American Numismatic Association an opportunity to recognize young numismatists making an impact in the world,” says ANA Education Director Christian Strayhorn, “not only in numismatics, but also in their own fields. By assisting these fine recipients with higher …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – July 23, 2023

July 26, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending July 23, 2023. The report covers numismatic product sales by the Mint, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. According to the Mint’s report, 38,394 numismatic products were sold in the past week to collectors and investors. The top-selling product was the Mint’s latest released, the one-ounce United States Navy Silver Medal. …

Elderly Oklahoma Woman’s Gift Bag Of Silver Half-Dollars May Be Worth $100,000+

July 25, 2023 by Clinton

Denver Mint sealed bag of 1963 half dollars

The following is a Press Release announcing the upcoming auction of a rare, mint-sealed 1963 Denver Mint bag. The bag, a gift to an elderly women from her father in the 1970s, contains 2,000 Franklin Half Dollars. A canvas bag containing 2,000 silver half-dollars struck in 1963 at the Denver Mint and sewn shut there 60 years ago will bring a pretty penny for an elderly northeast Oklahoma woman who received the coins as a gift from …

2024 Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Designs Released By The United States Mint

July 25, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing the designs of the 2024 Harriet Tubman commemorative coins. The three commemorative coins, one $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and clad Half Dollar, will all feature unique designs. The final designs were selected from many designs considered by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) starting in April. The United States Mint (Mint) joined representatives from the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. and …

ANA Recognizes Numismatist of the Year, Young Numismatist of the Year

July 24, 2023 by Clinton

One long-time numismatist and one budding collector are being recognized with American Numismatic Association (ANA) awards for their devotion to the hobby. The Numismatist of the Year is being awarded during the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money® 132nd Anniversary Awards Banquet, 7-10 p.m. in the Allegheny Ballroom at The Westin Pittsburgh. The Young Numismatist of the Year was presented during this year’s annual Summer Seminar event. The Numismatist of the Year award recognizes collectors at the regional …

United States Mint Releases 2024 American Women Quarter Designs

July 21, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the final designs of the 2024 American Women Quarter Program Quarters. The five final designs came from dozens of designs reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) back in March. The Mint released the line art for each quarter on July 20th, with images of the actual coins expected until late this year or early in 2024. Patsy Takemoto Mink was the first woman of color and the …

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

July 20, 2023 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is an affordable and great addition to any collection. It is on a 3-coin 1980 Susan Be Anthony dollar set. The set consists of an uncirculated example of the coin from the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints in its 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 …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – July 16, 2023

July 19, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending July 16, 2023. The report covers numismatic product sales by the Mint, such as commemorative coins and annual sets. It is separate from the bullion sales report. According to this week’s report, the Mint had impressive sales of 521,400 products, with the majority of those sales coming from the Mint’s release of two highly anticipated products: The 2023 Morgan …