The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced on the 1st January the two remaining banknote denominations which are part of the 2018 banknote series entitled “Hong Kong Spirit” will be issued on the 14th January. The HKMA chose the date for the denominations of HK $50 (U.S. $6.44) and HK $20 (U.S. $2.57) to be […]
2020 United States Mint Congratulations Set on sale January 9
Washington — The 2020 United States Mint (Mint) Congratulations Set (product code 20RF) will be available for purchase beginning on January 9, 2020, at noon EST. Priced at $65.50, this set features one 2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin produced at the Mint’s West Point facility. The coin is mounted in an attractive presentation […]
2020 U.S. First and Early Releases cutoff dates
First and Early Releases Overview World First and Early Releases Cutoff Dates To qualify for First Releases or Early Releases, all coins must generally be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository on or before the Cutoff Date listed to be eligible for the First Releases or Early Releases designation. Note: The Early Releases label will […]
United Kingdom: Royal Mint unveils new commemorative coins for 2020
The Royal Mint has unveiled (1st January) the various commemorative coins which will be issued during 2020, and the subjects covered this year are as diverse as has been seen in many years. The subjects include a royal anniversary, a tribute to a well-known author, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, remembering victory in Europe, and an […]
2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin on sale January 9
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin (product code 20EA) beginning on January 9, 2020, at noon EST. The coin is priced at $64.50. The obverse (heads) design features sculptor Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds […]
ANA college scholarships available to young collectors
Applications for college scholarships provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 13. The scholarship fund was established in 2014 to provide a graduating high school senior who is also a member of the ANA with $1,000 to use at the university, community college, or trade school of the student’s choice. […]
Spain: Possible €1.6 billion windfall for Banco de Espana as billions of pesetas still remain unredeemed
If you’re one of the many who have a stash of pesetas lying around somewhere in your drawer from an unforgettable holiday, you’re not alone, as it has been reported that more than 1.6 billion euros’ worth of pesetas — the legacy currency of Spain after the adoption of the euro — remain unredeemed. The […]
Q&A: Are the so-called restored date Buffalo nickels considered valuable as collectors’ items?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have been told by some that the three-legged variety of the 1937-D Buffalo nickel was created when the engraver preparing the die made a mistake and omitted a leg. Others have said the variety was created when that area of the die […]
New Jersey American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale January 7
Washington — The United States Mint will accept orders for the American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring New Jersey on January 7, 2020, at noon EST. The New Jersey $1 coin recognizes the development of a lightbulb with a filament that could last 1,200 hours. The reverse (tails) design depicts an Edison bulb against […]
United Kingdom: Surprising number of polymer £5 and £10 banknotes replaced due to damage
New and surprising information about Bank of England polymer notes has surfaced in which their lifespan has been put into question. The Bank of England has reported that nearly 50 million polymer £5 and £10 notes have had to be replaced since they were launched due to wear and tear. New figures offered by the […]
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