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United States Mint Circulating Coin Production Report – September 2022

October 17, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Circulating Coin Production Report for September 2022, showing that across the nation’s Mint facilities that 940.7 million coins were produced for circulation. September 2022 marked the third consecutive month of production declines overall and the first time the Mint produced less than a billion coins in a month this year. The Lincoln Cent saw its lowest production figure of 2022 in September, with just 362.6 million coins being minted. Of …

2022 Mighty Minters Ornament Sales Begin October 21

October 17, 2022 by Clinton

2022 Mighty Minters Ornament (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The 2022 Mighty Minters Ornament will be going on sale next week. The annual release will be available on October 21, 2022 at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. This year, the ornament is priced at $27.95 with a production limit of 6,250. However, there are no household purchase limits. The ornament is available exclusively from the United States Mint on its site. This year’s Mighty Minters ornament is slightly different in that it being offered with a Vermont American …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – October 16, 2022

October 17, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report through Sunday, October 16, 2022. 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 just 27,500 bullion coins to Authorized Purchasers. In fact, all of those sales were of the one-ounce American Buffalo gold coin. No …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – October 9, 2022

October 13, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its weekly sales report for the seven day period ending Sunday, October 9, 2022. The report covers the previous seven days in numismatic product sales by the Mint and is separate from the bullion sales report. This week’s report shows that the Mint had reported sales of 11,741 numismatic products to collectors, bringing total sales of the year to 11,073,994 products. Taking the top sales position, and returning to the top …

NGC Scratch-Resistant Holders Back in Stock

October 13, 2022 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has announced that its Scratch-Resistant holders are now back in stock. The holders, which have a clear UV-cured hardcoat, have been unavailable for nearly a year. The grading company had expected that the scratch-resistant holders would be unavailable for six to nine months. In reality, it was eleven months. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is happy to announce the return of the Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® Holder. With these crystal clear, durable holders, encapsulated NGC-certified collectibles …

Two Bits Podcast Returns With Second Episode on The Lincoln Cent

October 13, 2022 by Clinton

After a six month hiatus, the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) podcast, Two Bits, has returned with a new episode. The latest episode picks up where the previous release back in April leaves off and discusses the Lincoln Cent. Join Doug and Mitch as they discuss a coin that has been touched by so many people since 1959: the Lincoln Memorial Cent. They describe the artistry of the coin (and the Memorial itself), varieties in the …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – October 2, 2022

October 4, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its weekly sales report for the seven day period ending Sunday, October 2, 2022. The report covers the previous seven days in numismatic product sales by the Mint and is separate from the bullion sales report. This week, the Mint reported product sales of 66,774, with its three latest product releases making into the top ten sellers list. Taking the top sales position for last week was the one-ounce United States …

Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal Sales Begin Today

October 3, 2022 by Clinton

Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the Franklin Pierce Presidential silver medal later today. Sales will begin at normal time of Noon Eastern on the Mint’s site. The medal honors the fourteenth President of the United States and is the final release in the series for 2022. The medal will be priced at $65.00. There is no household purchase limit or production limit on the 99.9% pure silver medal. Franklin Pierce (November 23, 1804 – October 8, 1869) …

2022 American Eagle Palladium Reverse Proof Sales Start Today

October 3, 2022September 29, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Palladium Reverse Proof Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2022 American Eagle Palladium Reverse Proof coin later today. The coin, minted out of 99.95% palladium, will be available directly from the United States Mint starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Only 7,500 coins will be available, a significant decrease from the 12,000 minted in 2021. This year, the coin is priced at $3050.00. The overall design of the Palladium Eagle remains the same with Obverse featuring a …

CCG Announces Florida Office Closing as Hurricane Ian Approaches

September 28, 2022 by Clinton

The Certified Collectibles Group has announced that it is closing all of its grading facilities in Sarasota, Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down on the area. The now Category 4 hurricane is expected to make landfall near the Tampa, Florida area later today. Sarasota is located approximately 1 hour south of Tampa on the Florida Gulf Coast. The closure impacts all of the company’s grading services including NGC, PMG, CGC and CSG. Here is the …