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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Actor finds valuable 2019-W quarter, submits it to NGC
The coin, a circulating rarity just released by the U.S. Mint, was found in California. The first 2019-W quarter certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) was found by actor Shawn Pyfrom, best-known for his recurring role on ABC’s popular Desperate Housewives series. The U.S. Mint recently announced that 10 million quarters with the “W” mint mark […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending April 14, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending April 14, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019 Proof Set (19RG), which sold 6,574 units. In second place was the 2019 American Gold Buffalo one-ounce Proof coin (19EL), which sold 5,160 units and was released on April 12. The third best-selling item […]
Norway: 20-kroner circulation coin issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of artist Gustav Vigeland’s birth
The Bank of Norway has released (10th April) new 20-kroner circulation type coins in remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the birth of prominent Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943). The artist, and his work, are especially known and remembered for having created an outdoor sculpture complex in Frogner Park, Oslo. Having attended art schools in […]
2019 American Innovation $1 coin designs: Delaware
On Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held the first of two meetings (the second was held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.) to review and discuss designs for upcoming issues by the Mint. Among the coins and medals that were reviewed during this two-day meeting period were the Mayflower 400th Anniversary […]
Paper Money Spring Show, Maastricht, proves to be a huge hit with dealers and collectors alike
For the banknote enthusiasts or notaphilists to be wholly accurate, this last weekend was an important date in the banknote collector’s calendar, which took them to the delightful city of Valkenburg. In the current electronic payments climate where we’re witnessing a race to determine which country will rush to the finish line to be the […]
More lucky collectors get PCGS rewards for finding West Point mint mark quarters
April 18, 2019 — Three lucky Florida residents, one in New Smyrna Beach and a husband and wife in Orlando, are the latest winners in the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Quarter Quest to discover specific West Point Mint quarter dollars and be the first to submit them to PCGS for authentication and grading. “They […]
Notre-Dame Cathedral: Tragic fire prompts Monnaie de Paris to offer silver fundraising coins and medals to aid reconstruction efforts
The Monnaie de Paris has launched new silver coins and base metal medallions which are offered for sale to aid in the reconstruction of one of the world’s greatest landmarks. The series of events on the 15th April shocked the world as news reports and videos showed, what, for many was unthinkable — the day […]
Denver Coin Expo returns to National Western Complex
Over 100 exhibitors from around the country will join together for one of the largest and oldest coin shows in the Rocky Mountains this spring Denver, CO — This spring, the Denver Coin Exposition is coming to the National Western Complex from May 9-11. It will be open to the public Thursday and Friday from […]
Bowers on collecting: Which media delivers the message best?
The following comes from an article that I wrote for Coin World a few years ago: “The pen is mightier than the sword,” it has been said. Today, the pen, or its equivalent in the printed word, has a lot of competition, especially from television and the Internet. But has the printed word been replaced? […]
2020 Mayflower 400th Anniversary 24K Gold Coin and Silver Medal Program designs revealed
Today, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held the first of two meetings (the second being held tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.) to review and discuss designs for upcoming issues by the Mint. Among the coins and medals that will be reviewed during this two-day meeting period are the Mayflower 400th Anniversary […]
