Information & News About United States Coins
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Randy and their question is about a coin grading book. Specifically, they want to know which one is the best one to use for grading their collection as well as learn a little bit more about them. In my view, there is only one answer to Randy’s question. Hi, Thanks for answering my question. I’m just starting out my collection but want to get better and grading my coins. …
The following is a Press Release from PCGS where they announce that all of their encapsulated coins, medals, tokens, and banknotes will have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology starting this month. This technology allows for quicker and more accurate verification of coins as the grading company continues its efforts to thwart counterfeiting of their holders. (Santa Ana, California – October 1, 2020) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has announced that it will begin embedding …
The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing a special label and designations for the upcoming 2020-W American Eagle Palladium 1-Ounce coin. This year, the United States Mint is only releasing 10,000 of these special Eagles with sale set to being on September 24, 2020 at Noon Eastern. On September 24 at noon (EDT), the U.S. Mint is releasing the 2020-W American Palladium Eagle in a new Uncirculated finish. Only 10,000 of the …
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has released the following Press Release announcing a special designation for the upcoming colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. The grading company, in addition to the standard Early and First release designations, will also have a First Colorized US Coins designation available to collectors who submit the coin for grading. The first ever coins with inlaid color from the United States Mint are set to go on sale at Noon Eastern …
The following is a Press Release from PCGS, announcing that coin designer Justin Kunz will be featured in the grading company’s Signature Labels series. Kunze is the designer of the common Obverse of the Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. (Santa Ana, California – August 14, 2020) – Coin designer Justin Kunz is autographing Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) labels being paired with 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. Kunz designed the common obverse of …
The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special designations and labels for the upcoming Women’s Suffrage Centennial commemorative coins and medals. The commemorative is slated to go on sales next week on August 18, 2020. NGC will be offering Early Release and First Release labels as well as a special pedigree for the coin and medal set commemorating the 19th Amendment. The coins and medal celebrate the 100th anniversary of …
The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing special designations and labels for the Burnished (Uncirculated) silver 2020-W American Eagle. That bullion coin is set for release later today from the United States Mint. The US Mint has announced that the American Eagle 2020 One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, commonly referred to as the Burnished Silver Eagle, is available starting July 8. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, mints around the world have …
The following Press Release comes from PCGS, announcing that a new variety of the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar has been discovered and graded by the California-based company. (June 30, 2020; Santa Ana, California) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has confirmed a new die marriage for the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. The coin was struck with a previously unknown obverse die and is now recognized as the new Overton 133 variety. It is …
(Santa Ana, California, May 30, 2020) – As the world of professional sports begins emerging from hibernation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is laying up a one-of-a-kind opportunity for collectors to score special labels and other exclusive offers on PCGS-graded 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coins. These dome-shaped commemorative coins are finally hitting the courts after postponements related to the virus and will be offered for sale by …
After shutting down at the first of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ANACS has announced that they have reopened and are grading coins once again. The oldest coin grading company in the United States, ANACS was closed on April 1 to comply with Colorado pandemic response restrictions. As of last Monday, May 11th, we resumed business for the first time since late March. While we continuously collected and secured daily mail and deliveries, this …