This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 4, 2018. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2018 U.S. Mint Proof Set (18RG), which sold 7,925 units. In second place was the 2018 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (18RH), which sold 3,909 units. The third best-selling item this week was the 2018 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin (18EM), with 2,281 sold. It’s … [Read More...]
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Numismatic researcher John Kraljevich running for South Carolina House of Representatives
It’s Election Day and tensions run high for the 2018 mid-term. In the midst of the political mayhem, coin collectors and numismatic enthusiasts should be turning their eyes to the race for the South Carolina House, where noted numismatic researcher John Kraljevich has been running to represent the 26th District. After winning the Democratic Party’s […]
Q&A: Is the Peace dollar the first example of the word “peace” used on a coin?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have been told that the Peace dollar represents the first instance where the word “Peace” was used on a coin of any nation. Could this possibly be true? A: Yes, unfortunately. But it is not a commemorative coin, though it celebrates the return […]
Counterfeit detection: 1916 half dollar
A forger altered the date on a genuine 1946 Walking Liberty to resemble that of the popular low-mintage issue In 1946 the Philadelphia Mint struck more than 12.1 million Walking Liberty half dollars. Today, those coins are worth perhaps $20 each in About Uncirculated grade. The 1916 (P) Walking Liberty, however, had a mintage of […]
India: Chronic shortage of 10-rupee coins forces mints to increase smaller denominations
The Reserve Bank of India has responded to a shortage of 10-rupee coins with orders of smaller denomination coins to make up the difference in the money supply. Owing to a delay in the procurement of raw materials which are needed to mint the base metal bi-metallic coins, the Reserve bank had little option but […]
United States Mint to launch Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter on November 15
The United States Mint will join representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on November 15 at 10:30 a.m. (ET) to launch the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island at the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Ceremony participants include the Chariho […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending October 28, 2018
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending October 28, 2018. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2018 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (18RC), which sold 5,975 units. In second place was the 2018 U.S. Mint Proof Set (18RG), which sold 5,742 units. The third best-selling item this […]
Niue: Latest “Disney Villains” coin sends shudders with Cruella de Vil
The government and treasury of Niue have issued (1st October) the third coin which is part of their ongoing series entitled “Disney Villains,” who are the characters in the many animated Disney feature films you would most likely not want to encounter. The numismatic series highlights the villains who test the strength and fortitude of the […]
Red Book recollections: Doug Winter
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 72nd edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the […]
Two new members appointed to Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
The United States Mint is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). The two new members will fill the vacancies created by the expiration of appointments. Samuel H. Gill was appointed to represent the interests of the general public, replacing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Mr. Gill is a […]
Coin Invest Trust: Pirate Skull “Blackbeard Edition” and “Big Pirate Skull”
Description The coins of the Pirate Skull “Blackbeard Edition” and “Big Pirate Skull” are shaped like a skull and have a bandana wrapped around their head in true pirate fashion. The obverse of the “Blackbeard Edition” depicts the coat of arms of Palau, including the inscription REPUBLIC OF PALAU, below the face value 200 $. […]
