Coin Collecting News
The United States Mint recently began accepting orders for numismatic bags and rolls containing El Yunque National Forest Quarters. This represents the eleventh release within the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. El Yunque Nationl Forest is located in Puerto Rico and is the only tropical rainforest within the U.S. National Forest System. The reverse design [...]
After two slower months, sales of the United States Mint’s American Silver Eagle bullion coins rocketed higher in January 2012 to more than 6 million ounces. Sales of American Gold Eagles also jumped, reaching 127,000 ounces. The month of January has traditionally been one of the strongest for US Mint bullion sales. This is driven [...]
The Royal Canadian Mint has announced their first collector coin of the year, the 2012 Proof Silver Dollar celebrating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The coin is designed by military artist Ardell Bourgeois of British Columbia and features a British Sergeant, a Voltigeur Canadian, and an Iroquois warrior united in defense of [...]
On January 17, 2012, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set. Each set includes the five new quarters scheduled for release this year in proof format. The obverse of each quarter features a restored version of the 1932 John Flanagan portrait of George Washington. The reverse [...]
Effective February 20, 2012, eBay.com will adopt a new policy disallowing listings for replica coins. The decision was made in response to feedback from the coin collecting community, including members of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). From the effective date, new replica listings and replica relistings will not be allowed. Existing listings will be allowed [...]
The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2011-P Vicksburg National Military Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins on January 12, 2012. This represents the ninth release in the series of numismatic five ounce silver coins featuring National Parks and sites of America. The reverse design of the coin depicts the U.S.S. Cairo on [...]
The United States Mint has increased the prices for the available 2011 numismatic gold coins. This is the first pricing adjustment of the year for numismatic gold products. The US Mint uses a flexible pricing policy for numismatic gold and platinum coins, which allows adjustments to be made as often as weekly based on the [...]
On January 3, 2012, the Perth Mint of Australia released a 1/4 ounce gold proof coin to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty ascended the throne on February 6, 1952 and was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. The reverse design of the coin features the original Mary Gillick [...]
Rare coins authenticated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.pcgs.com) broke or tied dozens of price records at the January 2012 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention auction sessions conducted by Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com). “PCGS-certified coins ruled the day at the recent FUN show. Record prices were realized for a 1793 Chain cent as well [...]
Today January 10, 2012, the United States Mint began sales of the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set. The five coin sets include each of the quarter designs for this year, struck in 90% silver. The America the Beautiful Quarters Program features national parks or sites from each state, territory, and the District [...]
