Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre had an opportunity to speak with Ventris Gibson, Director of the United States Mint, during the World Money Fair in Berlin. They discussed the challenges faced by many world mints as a continuing trend sees the demand for cash and coin diminishing and about new […]
2023 United States Mint American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin available on May 25
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Uncirculated coin produced at the Mint’s West Point facility will be released on May 25 at noon EDT, with orders limited to 10 coins per household for the first 24-hour sales period. The American Silver Eagle Uncirculated coin is the collector version of […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 14, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending May 14, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), which sold 13,246 units. In second place was the 2023 American Women / Edith Kanaka‘ole 100-coin bag (D) (23WBD), with 2,116 sold. The third best-selling item […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: New inverted strike features emperor penguins on latest 50-pence coins
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released new collector’s edition fifty-pence coins which feature, for the first time, an inverted relief strike of a familiar reverse design. The coins were released to mark World Penguin Day, which was observed on the 25th April. This annual celebration of penguins was created at McMurdo Station […]
Lowball bids snare fractional gold
Coin Update and Mint News Blog viewers have become accustomed to my continuing coverage of California Fractional Gold coins, tokens, souvenirs, charms, replicas, and counterfeits. I collect these small coins because of their pioneer history. Some numismatists believe the Fugio cent is the ultimate American coin. In many ways, it is, having only recently been […]
California coins and bullion sales and use tax regulation changed
The state of California has increased its exemption threshold for sales and use tax on bulk sales of monetized bullion, nonmonetized gold or silver bullion, and numismatic coins, effective January 1, 2023. With higher inflation rates in 2022, regulations stipulated that the threshold adjust from $1,500 to $2,000. The California Department of Tax and Fee […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 7, 2023
Note: In last week’s report, the 4/30/23 sales figures were transposed for two 2023 coins: the yet-to-be-released one-ounce Uncirculated Silver Eagle (23EG) and the one-ounce Proof Platinum Eagle (23EJ). The former was reported as 7,082, whereas the latter was reported as 5; these figures should have been reversed. The editors apologize for the errors. This […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending April 30, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending April 30, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the Abraham Lincoln one-ounce Presidential silver medal (S816), which sold 12,849 units. In second place was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), with 5,785 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the […]
Presidential Silver Medal honoring Abraham Lincoln available
Washington — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint (Mint) on May 1 at noon EDT. Lincoln was the nation’s 16th President, serving from March 4, 1861, to April 15, 1865. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of […]
Canada: Royal Canadian Mint introduces “Polar Bear” gold and silver premium bullion range
The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new series of gold and silver premium bullion coins presented for a gift-giving occasion. Gold 1/10th-ounce and silver one-ounce coins are specially selected and presented in a practical format designed for gift-giving occasions throughout the year. The special packaging is suitable for various anniversaries and events and is […]
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