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United States Mint Circulating Coinage Production Report – April 2022

May 6, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its Circulating Coin Production Report for April 2022. The report shows that the Mint produced 1,278,880,000 coins for circulation last month, down slightly from the March report. Indeed, all coins minted for circulation saw a drop in overall production month-to-month with the exception of the Lincoln Cent. The Lincoln Cent saw a total production in April 2022 of 708,800,000 coins across the Denver and Philadelphia Mint facilities. Of that total, 353.6 …

2022 American Buffalo Proof Gold Coin Sales Begin May 12th

May 5, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2022 American Buffalo proof gold coin starting next week. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on May 12, 2022. Both mintage and production limits of 16,000 are in place but there is no household limit on the number of coins that can be purchased. The limits are new for this year as the Mint continues to struggle with bullion supplies for gold and …

Numismatic Literary Guild Appoints Patrick Ian Perez as Executive Director

May 5, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) announcing that it has appointed Patrick Ian Perez as its executive director. Mr. Perez succeeds Charles Morgan, who served in the role just over a year. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the Numismatic Literary Guild. The executive board of the Numismatic Literary Guild (www.NLGonline.org) has appointed Patrick Ian Perez as Executive Director of the organization. He succeeds Charles Morgan, …

2022 Kennedy Half Dollar 200-Coin Bags & 2-Roll Set Sales Being Today

May 5, 2022 by Clinton

2022 Kennedy Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2022 Kennedy Half Dollar starting next week. Sales will begin at the usual time of Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site today. While there is no mintage limit for the Kennedy Half Dollar as it is considered a circulating coin, there are production limits on the bags and roll sets that will be offered for sale. First is the 2022 Kennedy Half Dollar …

Tennessee Latest State to End Tax on Coins, Currency & Bullion

May 4, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) announcing that Tennessee has become the latest state to have sales tax exemption on retail sales of coins, currency, and bullion. It becomes the 41st state do make such a tax change for collectors and investors. Tennessee has gained a complete sales-tax exemption on the retail sales of coins, currency, and precious-metals bullion. On April 27, 2022, the Tennessee House substituted …

NGC Continues as the Official Grading Service of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable

May 3, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that the National Silver Dollar Roundtable (NSDR) has extended its agreement with the grading company to remain its official grading service. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is pleased to announce that the National Silver Dollar Roundtable (NSDR) has extended its collaboration with NGC, which will continue to serve as the NSDR’s official grading service. Founded in 1982, the NSDR is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing …

United States Mint Numismatic Product Sales Report – May 1, 2022

May 3, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic sales report for the seven-day period ending on Sunday, May 1, 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 sold 50,50 numismatic products last week, double the number of sales from the previous week. For the year, the Mint has now sold 9,727,199 numismatic products to …

Top ANA Award Named in Memory of Chester L. Krause

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that the first ever Chester L. Krause Distinguished Service Award will be awarded at this year’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. The first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the American Numismatic Association’s 2022 World’s Fair of Money® in Chicago (August 16-20). The ANA Board of Governors made the decision to rename the accolade at its …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – May 1, 2022

May 2, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report for American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coins. This summary report provides sales details through Sunday, May 1, 2022. The bullion sales report reflects bullion coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. During the previous week, the Mint reported sales of a small 46,500 bullion coins. This is down ten fold …

Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal Sales Begin Today

May 2, 2022 by Clinton

Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the second Presidential Silver Medal for 2022 starting today. The Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal will go on sale at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. It will be available directly from the Mint via its website. The medal is priced at $65.00. There are no household or production limits for the medal. Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military leader who served as the 12th president …