United States Mint Archives

US Mint Updates Numismatic Pricing Grid for 2020

January 29, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released an update to the Numismatic Pricing Grid for 2020. This is the pricing matrix that is used for the pricing ranges of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium products offered by the Mint. For 2020, the revision of the Numismatic Pricing Grid already reflects the price increases coming to Platinum Proof coins. Every Wednesday, the United States Mint evaluates the pricing of precious metal products. Pricing can vary …

Today’s Deal – 1983 Prestige Proof Set

January 21, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on the somewhat difficult to find 1983 Prestige Proof Set. 1983 saw these special set released for the first time, coming with a 1983 Olympic commemorative in a stunning display case. Today you can pick one of these rare sets up for $51.99 through Today’s Deal. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the …

Carson City Mint 150th Anniversary Event Coming February 4

January 21, 2020 by Clinton

The Nevada State Museum in conjunction with the United States Mint has announced plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint. The events will start at 10:00 AM Pacific and will go through until 2:00 PM that afternoon. As part of the events, a .999 silver medallion will be struck on Coin Press No. 1 which will honor the mint and the press itself. Min Director David Ryder will also be in …

American Samoa 5-Ounce Silver Coin Sales Begin February 6

January 21, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that the 5-ounce silver coin commemorating the American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter will go on sale starting February 6, 2020. The 99.9% pure silver bullion coin will be priced at $178.25 and you will be to buy it directly from the Mint’s website. For those that are new to collecting, these 5-ounce coins are identical to the America the Beautiful Quarter it represents on the Obverse (Heads) and …

American Samoa Quarter Bags & Rolls Sales Start February 3rd

January 21, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint will open sales of the new National Park of American Samoa America the Beautiful Quarter on Monday, February 3, 2020. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. Collectors will have several product options available when sales begin on the 3rd. 100-coin bags will be available with the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco mint marks as well as roll sets from the various mint production facilities. Here is a breakdown …

American Samoa Quarter Launch Event Announced

January 21, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced the launch event and coin exchange for the upcoming National Park of America Samoa Quarter. The new quarter is the first of the America the Beautiful Quarters released in 2020 and it is the 51st coin in the series. The event will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2020. It will be held at Su’igaula o le Atuvasa, Utulei Beach Park, Route 1, Utulei, American Samoa, 96799. The event …

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. With Medals From The Mint

January 20, 2020 by Clinton

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr would have been 91 years old this past week. His birthday was January 15, 1929 but sadly he did not see his 40th birthday as he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 at the age of 39. Martin Luther King Jr was one of the key civil rights leaders, fighting for the rights of African Americans in the United States through non-violence and civil disobedience. A perfect way to honor …

Mint Releases Images of 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof

January 16, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W American Platinum Eagle Proof Obverse

The United States Mint has released images of the upcoming 2020-W American Eagle Platinum Proof bullion coin. The 2020 coin represents the third and final coin in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence series. The coin is 99.95% platinum and will released to the public on January 30, 2020. The obverse design of the 2020 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin – Pursuit of Happiness depicts Lady Liberty harvesting the fruits …

2020 America The Beautiful Quarter Proof Set Sales Start Today

January 14, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American The Beautiful Quarter Proof Set

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 America the Beautiful Quarter Proof Set today. Sales will begin promptly at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The set will be priced at $18.50 and can be purchased directly from the Mint at this link. The set will include a proof specimen from the San Francisco Mint of all five of the America the Beautiful Quarters set to be released in 2020. As a reminder, …

2020 Annual Sets to Come With 2020-W Jefferson Nickel

January 13, 2020 by Clinton

After the successful release of 2019-W Lincoln Cent coins as part of annual sets last year, despite some shipping damage issues, the United States Mint has announced that the program will continue with the Jefferson Nickel. For the Proof Set, Silver Proof Set, and Uncirculated Coin Set, a 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come in addition to the set itself. As was the case in 2019 with the Lincoln Cent, the 2020-W Jefferson Nickel will come …