This Wednesday, January 3, 2018, Coin Update and Mint News Blog will commence hosting weekly columns by renowned numismatist and author Q. David Bowers. Every Wednesday, both blogs will be posting regular content produced by Bowers and we are delighted to deliver his uniquely qualified insights to the community. Bowers himself describes the columns as […]
Australia: New Year’s Eve celebrated with new silver Sydney skyline colour coin
The Royal Australian Mint has launched their 2018-dated New Year’s coin which has become eagerly anticipated as one of the first coins to carry the New Year and has also developed into a new annual series. For the fifth time, the Royal Australian Mint has come together with the city of Sydney to capture an […]
Red Book recollections: Dennis Tucker
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 70th edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the […]
Malaysia: Commemorative coins celebrate the first anniversary of the inauguration of HM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV
The Bank Negara Malaysia will issue commemorative coins in conjunction with the inauguration of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V who became the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (head of state) of Malaysia. His Majesty was elected as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year term, by the Malay […]
PCGS to offer Proof silver eagle label for 2018 FUN Show
(Newport Beach, California) — The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is offering a special label for 2018-W Proof American Silver Eagle coins submitted at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show being held at the Tampa Convention Center, January 4-7, 2018. The U.S. Mint will release the 2018-W Proof Eagle on the same day the show […]
Canada: Popular maple leaf bullion coins celebrate 30 years with new anniversary two-coin set
The Royal Canadian Mint have released a new two-coin set which is in celebration of one of the world’s most successful and celebrated bullion coins: The Canadian silver maple leaf coins. First issued in 1988, the silver coins guaranteed the finest silver purity available by state of the art refining which offered bullion investors unparalleled […]
A preview of the 2018 New York International Numismatic Convention
The New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) is traditionally held sometime during the first few weeks of the year. Taking place for many years at the Waldorf-Astoria in downtown Manhattan, the show has now moved down the block to the Grand Hyatt for the first time, where it will be held from January 12th to […]
The 2018 United States Mint Birth Set will be available for purchase on January 11 at noon
On January 11, the 2018 United States Mint Birth Set (18RD) will go on sale at noon on the Mint’s website for the seventh year in a row. This set of coins is ideal for celebrating any upcoming births in 2018. It comes with a special presentation folder which provides room for personalized messages with […]
American Eagle 2018 One-Ounce Silver Proof Coin to go on sale January 4, 2018, at noon
The Mint’s first product scheduled to be released for 2018 will go on sale January 4 at noon. The American Eagle 2018 One-Ounce Silver Proof Coin, struck by the West Point Mint, contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Additionally, it possesses no mintage, household order, or product limits. The coin has a denomination […]
FUN and Heritage Auctions show U.S. coins preview
The Florida United Numismatists (FUN) show in January is traditionally the start of the new numismatic year. This year, the show is held in Tampa from January 4th to 7th. During the week, various auction sessions are being held in Tampa, as well as the following week in an online-only format. In this preview article, […]
