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United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – December 4, 2022

December 7, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven-day period ending Sunday, December 4, 2022. The report covers numismatic product sales, such as commemorative coins and annual sets, by the Mint. It is separate from the bullion sales report. According to this week’s report, the Mint sold 24,416 numismatic products to investors and collectors in the past week. For 2022, the United States Mint has sold 11.304 million numismatic products. …

The Planchet Podcast Discusses Coinage of The Sakra King With Dr. Waleed Ziad

December 6, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the eight episode of this seasons The Planchet podcast, featuring an in-depth discussion with Dr. Waleed Ziad. Dr. Ziad discusses his newest book, In the Treasure Room of Sakura King: Votive Coinage from Gandharan Shrines. Dr. Waleed Ziad is Assistant Professor and Ali Jarrahi Fellow in Persian Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His newest book, published by the American …

Mint Releases Images of 2023 Circulating Coinage

December 5, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the official, high-resolution images of the 2023 circulating coinage for the nation. The images of the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, and Kennedy Half Dollar join the previously released images of 2023 circulating American Women Quarters and the 2023 Native American Dollar. The Mint has not released the official coin images of the 2023 American Innovation Dollars. None of the 2023 circulating coinage has any design changes and …

NGC and NCS Announce Revised Services and Fees for 2023

December 5, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing revised services and fees for 2023. The revised fees will go into effect on January 1, 2023 and will be applicable to all coins received for grading after that date. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) and Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) are making a few updates to their submission forms, fees and tier requirements for 2022. A full list of the changes for NGC and …

United States Mint Circulating Coinage Production Report – October 2022

December 5, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Circulating Coin Production Report for October 2022, showing that across the nation’s Mint facilities that 1.177 billion coins were produced for circulation. October 2022 marked the first month in the past three that coinage production increased month-over-month. October’s production total was the highest since May 2022. Indeed, all circulation coin dominations saw production increases in October over those in September. The Lincoln Cent saw a significant increase in production in …

United States Mint Bullion Product Sales Report – November 27, 2022

December 1, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, November 27, 2022. It is the first time the Mint has updated the report in nearly a month. 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. According to the report, the Mint sold 1,417,500 bullion coins to Authorized Purchasers. This …

ANS Announces Publication of The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737)

December 1, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANS) announcing the publication of the The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the fifth volume in the Society’s Studies in Medallic Art series. The latest volume, authored by ANS Fellow Christopher R. McDowell, brings the work of Charles Betts to readers, covering American colonial history through medals. Editors Note: Clinton, the Editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the American …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – November 27, 2022

December 1, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly Numismatic Product Sales Report for the seven-day period ending Sunday, November 27, 2022. The report covers numismatic product sales, such as commemorative coins and annual sets, by the Mint. It is separate from the bullion sales report. According to this week’s report, the Mint sold 16,311 numismatic products to investors and collectors in the past week. For 2022, the United States Mint has sold 11.264 million numismatic products. …

ANA Now Accepting Nominations For Annual Awards

November 17, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), announcing that it is accepting nominations for its annual awards to honor numismatists. Nominations, which must be submitted in writing or online, will be accepted through January 15, 2023. The annual awards will be presented later in 2023 at one of the ANA’s events. Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents annual awards to deserving individuals in recognition of outstanding dedication to …

NGC Introduces NGCX, 10-Point Coin Grading Scale

November 17, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing the new NGCX grading scale. NGCX will complement the standard 70-point Sheldon scale by providing a 10-point grading scale for coins. The Sarasota, Florida-based grading company aims the new grading scale to provide a more empirical and simplified way of understanding coin grades. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is excited to introduce NGCX, the first 10-point grading scale for coins. The 10-point grading scale …