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America the Beautiful Quarter Design Unveiling Planned
Collectors are still waiting for the new America the Beautiful Quarters series to begin. Recent developments finally put a time frame on when the designs for the first five quarters will be unveiled and when the first quarter will be launched.
The new quarter series traces its origins back to H.R. 6184: America’s Beautiful National Parks [...]
US Mint Sales: Collectors Await New Product Releases
The latest weekly US Mint sales report shows lull in buying activity. In the past week, there were no new product releases to spur sales and recently released products have shown expected sales declines. Most collectors tend to order US Mint products soon after release, resulting in ebbing sales after the initial rush to buy.
The [...]
Ronald Reagan $50 Bill Proposed
Legislation has been introduced which seeks to redesign the $50 Bill with the likeness of President Ronald Reagan. This is one of numerous attempts to pass legislation which would result in Reagan’s portrayal on coins or currency.
The bill H.R. 4705: President Ronald Reagan $50 Bill Act was introduced by North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry. The [...]
September 11 Commemorative Silver Medals Proposed
Bills have recently been introduced in the House and Senate which seek one ounce silver medals struck in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.
H.R. 4684 was introduced in the House of Representatives on [...]
US Mint Sales: 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars Debut
This week’s sales report for United States Mint numismatic products includes the debut figures for the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars. This is the first of two commemorative coin programs for the year, with the sales for the second program featuring the Boy Scouts Silver Dollar expected to begin on March 23, [...]
Gettysburg Campaign Gold, Silver, and Clad Commemorative Coins Proposed
A bill has recently been proposed in the Senate, which seeks to authorize commemorative coins issued in 2013 for the Gettysburg Campaign. The coins would include $5 gold, $1 silver, and clad composition half dollars which specifically commemorate the Invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Gettysburg Address.
The bill S. 3009 The Gettysburg [...]
Proof Like 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagles Fetch Big Premiums
Last year the United States Mint released one of their most anticipated products in years, the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin. The coin is a digitally reproduced version of Saint-Gaudens’ original 1907 ultra high relief $20 gold piece, which is viewed as one of the nation’s most beautiful coins ever minted.
The Ultra [...]
Is 2009 the Last Year of Satin Finish for US Mint Uncirculated Coin Sets?
A widely viewed home shopping program focused on coins has repeatedly claimed that 2009 will be the last year that the United States Mint will use the “satin finish” for coins included in the annual Uncirculated Coin Sets issued for collectors. This rumor has spent some time in circulation around the internet, with the only [...]
US Mint Sales: Millard Fillmore Dollar Rolls Debut
The newest weekly sales report of the United States Mint’s numismatic products includes the debut of the 2010 Millard Fillmore Presidential Dollar Rolls, as more 2010-dated products continue to be added to the Mint’s current offerings.
The 25-coin rolls from the Philadelphia or Denver Mint went on sale February 18, 2010. The US Mint has sold [...]
Bulgarian Commemorative Coin Marks 140 Years of Bulgarian Exarchate
The Bulgarian National Bank will release a new Bulgarian commemorative coin on February 22, 2010 to mark the 140 years of the Bulgarian Exarchate. The coins will be struck in 92.5% silver and partially plated in gold.
The obverse of the coin features the logo of the Bulgarian National Bank with the year “1879″ on the [...]