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The American Numismatic Society Mourns the Loss of Jere L. Bacharach

April 18, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS), mourning the death of Society member and numismatics giant Dr. Jere. L. Bacharach. Dr. Bacharach was a long-time member of the Board of Trustees for the Society. Editors Note: Clinton, the Editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the American Numismatic Society The American Numismatic Society is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Jere L. Bacharach on April 9, 2023. …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – April 16, 2023

April 18, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, April 16, 2023. 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 92,000 bullion coin sales in the past week. Sales were sporadic across the American Eagle products, with only two of six products having registered sales. For …

Louisiana American Innovation Dollar Sales Begin Today

April 10, 2023 by Clinton

2023 American Innovation Dollar - Louisiana (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The second American Innovation Dollar of 2023, honoring Louisiana, will go on sale later today. The United States Mint will open sales today at Noon Eastern/9:00 AM Pacific. The latest coin in the series will be available in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags, both of which will have limited supplies on release day. The Louisiana American Innovation Dollar Coin reverse (tails) design depicts a Higgins Boat as it would have been deployed during World War II, with …

Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money

April 10, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), asking for proposals to be speakers in the Money Talks series to be held at the World’s Fair of Money later this year. This year, the World’s Fair of Money will be held in Pittsburgh from August 8-12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – April 9, 2023

April 10, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, April 9, 2023. 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 516,000 bullion coins sales in the past week, with sales across all varieties of the American Eagle and the American Buffalo bullion coins. Topping sales was …

American Numismatic Association Announces Candidates for ANA Board of Governors

April 5, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the candidates for the Board of Governors 2023 elections. All ANA members are eligible to vote, while members 13 years old or older as of March 31, 2023, who has been a member for at least one year, are also eligible to vote. The term for the Board of Governors is for two years. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews, is …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – April 2, 2023

April 5, 2023 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven days ending April 2, 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 sold 32,756 numismatic products in the past week, largely dominated by the Mint’s newest product releases. Four of last week’s top five sales totals were …

Louisiana American Innovation Dollar Sales Begin April 10

April 5, 2023 by Clinton

The second American Innovation Dollar of 2023, honoring Louisiana, will go on sale next week. The United States Mint will open sales on Monday, April 10, at Noon Eastern/9:00 AM Pacific. The latest coin in the series will be available in 25-coin rolls and 100-coin bags, both of which will have limited supplies on release day. The Louisiana American Innovation Dollar Coin reverse (tails) design depicts a Higgins Boat as it would have been deployed …

Federal Reserve Has 888 Million Dollar Coins in Vaults

April 4, 2023 by Clinton

In its latest annual report to Congress, the Federal Reserve has indicated that it has 888 million dollar coins in vaults. While this is down from the over 1 billion it had last year, it still shows a significant inventory remains, and citizens need to be using dollar coins in manageable numbers. For those who are outside of the United States or unfamiliar with it, the Federal Reserve System is effectively the central bank of …

ANA Money Museum Celebrates National Coin Week with Free Admission and Family Activities

April 4, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing various Money Museum celebrations, including free admission, for National Coin Week. Every coin, every piece of paper money in your pocket, wallet, or purse has a story to tell about history, according to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) (money.org). These stories will be celebrated during the 100th annual National Coin Week (NationalCoinWeek.org), April 16-22, 2023. Established in 1924, the theme of this year’s National …