Coin Collecting News
Today, October 15, 2009 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin sales of the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set. Collectors have been eagerly awaiting the release of the set, and a prompt sell out is expected. The 2009 United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set includes the following: 2009 Abraham Lincoln [...]
The Mint of Finland has struck the first coins in the new “Ethical Collector Coins” series. The first coin features a theme of “Peace and Security”. The coin marks the first time the Mint of Finland has issued a silver collector coin with a nominal value of 20 euros. The Ethical Collector Coins are inspired [...]
This sales report presents the initial data for several recently released US Mint products. The 2009 Mint Set, which contains a total of 36 coins and special 95% copper composition Lincoln Cents, showed sales of 392,007 since first going on sale October 1. The James K. Polk Presidential Dollar Coin Cover had reported sales of [...]
A combined total $22,000 cash reward is being offered by the Professional Numismatists Guild and six individual dealers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves who stole rare coins from long-time PNG member-dealer Julian M. Leidman of Silver Spring, Maryland. The theft occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2009, as [...]
The Austrian Mint will issue the second coin in its €10 silver commemorative coin series “Tales and Legends in Austria.” The latest coin’s theme will be the captivity of King Richard I on his on his homeward journey from the Third Crusade in 1192, and the legend of his loyal friend and troubadour who is [...]
Leaders of five of the country’s most influential rare coin organizations warn that the public is spending millions of dollars on fake US coins offered in online auctions and elsewhere. This includes Chinese-made counterfeit coins and so-called “replica” coins which may be in violation of federal law. The leaders urge consumers to only purchase genuine [...]
Earlier this year, the United States Mint delayed the release of the annual 2009 Mint Set due to unique tarnish issues encountered for the 2009 Lincoln Cents. Despite the extra time taken by the Mint to deal with the issue, the coins still may be susceptible to tarnish over time. The 2009 Lincoln Cents included [...]
The Royal British Mint has created a crown-sized medallion to commemorate the new production of Ben Hur Live. This is the first time the Royal Mint has commemorated a theater performance. The new medal will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1959 film Ben Hur, starring Charlton Heston and widely regarded as one of [...]
Could the United States Mint have produced 2009 collector Gold and Silver Eagles and remained within their legal obligation to produce bullion coins in quantities sufficient to meet public demand? The United States Mint will not produce collectible proof American Gold and Silver Eagle coins for the first time since the series introduction in 1986. [...]
The People’s Republic of China is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a series of gold and silver commemorative coins. The series includes 3 gold coins and 2 silver coins with limited mintages. The coins all carry legal tender values in the People’s Republic of China. The 1 oz. .999 fine silver coin and 5 oz. [...]
