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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June 18 CCAC meeting: Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal
On Tuesday, June 18, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held a meeting to review and discuss designs for upcoming Congressional Gold Medals by the Mint. Among the medals that were reviewed were the Steve Gleason Congressional Gold Medal and the Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal. Below are the various […]
Italy: 500th anniversary of the birth of Tintoretto features on gold Europa Star series coin
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) has made released new gold collector coins (18th June) which are part of the ongoing Europa “the Ages of Europe” Star series highlighting the various eras of European civilisation. The specific ages, or epochs, are taken from the seven eras depicted on the euro-zone banknote series introduced in […]
First public exhibit of recently discovered, rare 1854-S $5 at ANA show
Historic, Gold Rush-era San Francisco half eagle will be featured in museum showcase display courtesy of ANA Governor Brian Hendelson (Rosemont, Illinois) June 24, 2019 — The fourth known 1854 San Francisco Mint Liberty Head half eagle, discovered just last year and subsequently sold at auction for $2.16 million, will be publicly exhibited for the […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 16, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 16, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019 Proof Set (19RG), which sold 9,566 units. In second place was the 2019 Silver Proof Set (19RH), which sold 6,253 units. The third best-selling item this week was the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce […]
Estonia: Design for 2020-dated memorial coin to statesman Juri Jaakson unveiled
The Bank of Estonia has unveiled (17th June) the successfully submitted design for planned €15 silver coins to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Estonian statesman Juri Jaakson (1870–1942), who emerged as a prominent figure before and after Estonian independence in 1918. During the outbreak of the Second World War, and while in […]
U.S. Mint designer, Thomas Rogers, signs exclusive PCGS signature label deal
(Santa Ana, California) — Thomas D. Rogers Sr., a U.S. Navy Veteran and sculptor-engraver from the United States Mint, has signed an exclusive insert label signature deal with the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Rogers is best known for the soaring eagle reverse on the inaugural Sacagawea dollar and several State quarters including the Revolutionary […]
June 18 CCAC meeting: Steve Gleason Congressional Gold Medal
On Tuesday, June 18, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held a meeting to review and discuss designs for upcoming Congressional Gold Medals by the Mint. Among the medals that were reviewed were the Steve Gleason Congressional Gold Medal and the Anwar El Sadat Congressional Gold Medal. Below are the various […]
Monaco: 2019-dated €2 commemorative coin theme and design unveiled
The Trésorerie Générale des Finances du Gouvernement Princier de Monaco has unveiled (5th June) the theme and design of their 2019-dated €2 commemorative coin which will be in tribute to the 200th anniversary of the accession of Sovereign Prince Honore V (1778–1841). The-then Prince Héréditaire Honore became Monaco’s head of state on the 16th February […]
Collectors Universe reaches historic milestone by certifying its 75 millionth collectible
Newport Beach, CA — Collectors Universe (NASDAQ: CLCT), the parent company of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), just surpassed a significant milestone in its 33-year history by certifying its 75 millionth item earlier this week. “Reaching the 75 million collectibles certified milestone is a testament to the entire staff, both current […]
Venezuela: Excessive inflationary conditions prompt issue of new, larger banknote denominations
The Banco Central de Venezuela has hastily announced (12th June) the issue of three new, larger banknote denominations just nine months after they re-denominated the bolivar currency to keep one step ahead of the country’s runaway annual rate of inflation. The bolivar soberano banknotes in denominations from 2-500 bolivares and two coins of one bolivar […]
