I would not be surprised at all if the mint sells out of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coins in the next two or three weeks. Here is my reasoning: 1. They have increased there limits from 1 to 10 to 25 and now unlimited. They gave more than enough time for […]
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Bowers on collecting: A lonely chair
In looking through some old publications the other day I came across this editorial by James Risk, written for Coin Galleries, a division of Stack’s, in 1970 (lightly edited): This Editor, and I suspect any other of his species, in introspective moments feels that he occupies a lonely chair. Time and time again he expounds […]
NGC introduces exclusive tatanka buffalo special label
This prestigious label creates a handsome presentation for modern and vintage U.S. Mint buffalo coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is pleased to announce the release of an exclusive tatanka buffalo special label. This attractive, trademarked label celebrates the iconic American buffalo, a symbol of our nation’s heritage that is reflected on some of the most […]
Niue and East India Company: New gold collector’s guineas in remembrance of the bicentenary anniversary of the death of King George III
The East India Company Bullion Ltd, a subsidiary of the East India Company, in partnership with the treasury of the government of St. Helena, have released 2020-dated gold Proof guinea coins in remembrance of the end of the reign of King George III. The new collector’s gold guinea 2020-dated Proof quality coins are issued in […]
NGC grading on-site at FUN Show
NGC is grading on-site and accepting regular submissions during the FUN Show. NGC will offer on-site grading and encapsulation of U.S. coins* at the FUN Convention, in Orlando, FL from Thursday, January 9, until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10. Regular submissions will be accepted until 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12. Cut off times may change […]
CIT: Magnificent Life 2019 — Philippine Eagle
Description of the Coin The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley (signature IRB below the neck). Around it is the legend ELIZABETH II – 5 DOLLARS – COOK ISLANDS / 2019. The reverse shows the colored head of a monkey-eating eagle from the front, while in the right field […]
Romania: Latest coin in “History of Gold” series features exquisite coronation coins of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie
The Banca Nationala a’ Romaniei has released (1st December) new gold Proof-quality coins which are part of their ongoing series entitled “History of Gold.” Begun in 2003, the annual series highlights a variety of well-known Romanian artefacts which were produced from gold, with many items holding very significant places in Romanian history throughout its pre-modern […]
NGC to hold coin-grading contest at the 2020 FUN Show
Collectors and dealers can compete for prizes and recognition at the Orlando convention. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is excited to announce that it will hold a coin grading contest at the 2020 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show in Orlando, Florida. The NGC Coin Grading Contest will be open to anyone aged 13 and older. Each […]
CIT: The Seven Summits — Kilimanjaro
Description of the Coin The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley (signature IRB below the neck). In the right field in micro minting is .999. Around it is the legend ELIZABETH II – COOK ISLANDS – 25 DOLLARS. The reverse shows a bird’s eye view of the Kilimanjaro, whose […]
Japan: Fourth and final series of gold and silver 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic coins revealed
The Finance Ministry of Japan has unveiled (29th November) the fourth and final series of Olympic coinage which is scheduled for release later in 2020. The precious metal coins in the 4th series comprise one gold design and two silver designs which continue to highlight the various sports which will feature during the games of […]
CAC coins bring premiums in November 2019
In addition to realizing newsworthy premiums in a public auction in Baltimore, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in various public Internet sales during the month of November. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. On November 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved MS-67 […]
