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Today’s Deal – 1960 Proof Set in Original Packaging

September 6, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is another in a series of United States Proof Sets deals. Today’s special is on a 1960 Proof Set. The 5-coin set comes in its original United States Mint packaging, including its Department of the Treasury envelope. The set is priced at $51.45, excellent savings off the book price of $58. USCoinNews is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – September 4, 2022

September 6, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its weekly bullion sales report for the week ending Sunday, September 4, 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 this week’s report, the United States Mint sold 448,500 bullion coins in the past week to Authorized Purchasers. This marked improvement over the last …

Happy Labor Day From USCoinNews

September 5, 2022 by Clinton

For all of the USCoinNews readers in the United States and Canada, I wish you a safe and fun Labor Day (or Labour Day as the case may be in Canada) holiday. Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September in any given year to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. …

Today’s Deal – 1968-1972 United States Mint Proof Set Bundle

September 2, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is another great opportunity to add common United States Proof Sets to your collection at a reasonable price. The deal is on a bundle of Proof Sets from 1968-1972. All of the sets come in their original goverment packaging with the five-set bundle priced at $44.20. The bundle comes with free shipping too. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will …

First Look! Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal

September 2, 2022 by Clinton

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

The United States Mint has posted the official images of the upcoming Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal. The Franklin Pierce medal honors the fourteenth President of the United States and is the final release in the series for 2022. The medal will be released on October 3rd and 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) …

Today’s Deal – 2001 United States Proof Set

September 1, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a 2001 United States Proof Set. The set, which comes in its original government packaging, is available today for $16.99. This is a great and affordable addition to any collection, especially those who are looking to complete their Proof Set collection from the United States Mint. At the time of this post, there were six sets available at this price. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked …

Exceptional Numismatic Writers Receive ANA Awards

September 1, 2022 by Clinton

American Numismatic Association (ANA) Banner

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing its 2022 literary awards for outstanding and exceptional writers in the 2021 volume of The Numismatist, the Associations official magazine. The American Numismatic Association’s 2022 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2021 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – were presented during the Member and Awards Celebration at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money® on Aug. 18. The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder …

Rare Collectibles TV Sells Massive 62-Pound California Gold Rush Sunken Treasure Gold Bar

September 1, 2022 by Clinton

Johnny Carson lifts the ingot, May 10, 1991

Rare Collectibles TV has announced that it has sold a 62-pound gold bar from the S.S. Central America that is known as the “Carson Bar”. The bar, which was made famous by lat night television host, the late Johnny Carson, as it appeared on his show “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. The historic 62 troy pound gold “Carson Bar” recovered from the 1857 shipwreck of the S.S. Central America has been sold by Rare Collectibles TV …

United States Mint Announces Final Designs For The 2023 American Women Quarter Program

August 30, 2022 by Clinton

Maria Tallchief American Women Program Quarter (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing the final designs of the 2023 American Women Quarter Program releases. 2023 will represent the second year of the American Women Quarter Program and is set to honor Bessie Coleman, Jovita Idar, Edith Kanakaʻole, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Maria Tallchief for their contributions. The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the designs for the second year of the American Women Quarters™ Program. Authorized by Public …

Tennessee American Innovation Dollar Bags & Rolls on Sale Start Today

August 30, 2022 by Clinton

2022 Tennessee American Innovation Dollar Reverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The final American Innovation Dollar for 2022 is set for release later today. The Tennessee American Innovation Dollar, honoring the Tennessee Valley Authority, will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the United States Mint’s website. As has been the case with previous American Innovation releases, collectors will be able to buy both bags and rolls of the coin. The American Innovation $1 Coin representing Tennessee recognizes the formation of the Tennessee Valley Authority …