Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact with an embedded piece of a meteorite. Above is the legend VIÑALES METEORITE / 22˚ 37’ 17” N / 83˚ 44’ 57” W. The other side features the portrait of Elizabeth II. Below, is IRB (Ian Rank-Broadley), and around it is […]
Coin Invest Trust: Loop the Loop
Description of the Coin One side depicts the vertical loop of a roller coaster, in which a car with three passengers dares to complete the inversion. In the loop is LOOP / THE / LOOP – 1901/2021, in the left field is 120th ANNIVERSARY, and in the right field is CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. The other […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meets by teleconference September 22, 2020, and September 23, 2020
The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting by teleconference from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (EDT) on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, and from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (EDT) on Wednesday, September 23. Agenda (subject to change): Review and discussion […]
The U.S. Mint commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War II
The following is an excerpt of an article by Stephanie Meredith on the website of the United States Mint This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. To honor the sacrifices and bravery of Americans who served during the war, the U.S. Mint will release four numismatic products in Fall […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending September 6, 2020
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending September 6, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (plus 2020-W Proof nickel) (20RG), which sold 4,263 units. In second place was the 2020-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (20EA) with 4,074 sold. The third best-selling item […]
Q&A: Why is there such a multitude of varieties of the U.S. silver dollar series from 1794 to 1803?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: Why is there such a multitude of varieties of the U.S. silver dollar series from 1794 to 1803? A: During the 1790s and the early 1800s, U.S. coinage dies for all denominations were individually hand-engraved, with the inevitable result that no two dies […]
Benelux: New three-nations mint set celebrates 75 years of peace and freedom in the region
A three-nations Brilliant Uncirculated mint set has been assembled by the Issuing Authorities of the Belgian Finance Ministry, the Dutch Finance Ministry, and the Luxembourgish Treasury in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the Benelux Customs Union, which was organised between the three countries. During the Second World War, the foundation and firm plans were […]
United States Mint and Royal Mint collaborate on Mayflower Anniversary coins and medals
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) and The Royal Mint (United Kingdom) have collaborated to create two limited-edition sets marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. The story of the Mayflower is one that connects multiple communities, cultures, and countries. This transatlantic voyage brought 102 Pilgrims and migrants from Europe across the Atlantic and established a […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending August 30, 2020
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending August 30, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-S Basketball Hall of Fame 50c colorized coin (20CP), which sold 21,039 units. In second place was the 2020-P Basketball Hall of Fame $1 silver colorized coin (20CN) with 17,748 sold. The third best-selling item this week […]
Whitman Publishing releases A Guide Book of Collectible Postcards, by Bowers and Martin
New Book Will Appeal to Coin Collectors and Other Hobbyists (Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of A Guide Book of Collectible Postcards, by Q. David Bowers and Mary L. Martin. The 432-page book will be available for preorder Labor Day weekend, 2020. In mid-September, it will be available from booksellers and hobby […]
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