This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending April 23, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), which sold 8,056 units. In second place was the 2023-W 1/10-ounce American Gold Eagle $5 Proof coin (23EE), with 1,273 sold. The third best-selling item last […]
Bowers on Collecting: Collecting Morgan silver dollars part two
The following was re-posted from the “Bowers on Collecting” column on Coin Update Continuing from my last column, I told about the release at the Philadelphia Mint in November 1962 of quantities of 1903-O dollars, hundreds of thousands of them. At the time the 1903-O cataloged in Mint State for $1,500 in the Guide Book […]
Croatia: First euro gold and silver coin celebrates the iconic necktie with unique shape
The Croatian National Bank has released its first numismatic or collector coin denominated in euros since the country adopted the single currency in January of this year. The uniquely-shaped coin is in tribute to the humble necktie, which began its existence as an integral part of Croatian culture and has had a rich and fascinating […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending April 16, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending April 16, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), which sold 9,421 units. In second place was the 2023 American Gold Buffalo one-ounce Proof coin (23EL), with 8,305 sold. The third best-selling item last week […]
Mississippi becomes the 43rd state to end sales taxes on gold and silver
(Jackson, Mississippi) — With the stroke of Gov. Tate Reeves’s pen on Wednesday, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett (D-34), had passed out of the full senate by […]
United Kingdom: Second gold and silver Proof coins in “Myths and Legends” series feature the wizard Merlin
The Royal Mint has launched the second coin in their new range of collector coins entitled “Myths and Legends,” which was first released last year as a bullion series. The second coin focuses on Merlin, the central mythical character in the world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. A shadowy and […]
Bowers on Collecting: Collecting silver Morgan dollars
The following is a re-post from Q. David Bowers’s “Bowers on Collecting” weekly column on Coin Update. Years ago, the most popular American series to collect was Lincoln cents from 1909 onward. This was a lot of fun, as with just a few exceptions, all dates and mint marks could be found easily in circulation. […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending April 9, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending April 9, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set (23WS), which sold 38,774 units. In second place was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), with 20,263 sold. The third best-selling item last week […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to meet April 18
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm (ET) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the 2nd Floor Conference Rooms; United States Mint; 801 9th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20220. Agenda (subject to change): Swearing-in […]
Australia: New bullion series focuses on wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory
The Royal Australian Mint has launched a new bullion series which will focus on the wildlife encountered in Australia’s Antarctic Territory (AAT). The series begins with the emperor penguin, which is the largest of all the penguin species and is found throughout Antarctica and the Australian Antarctic Territory. With their regal bearing and distinctive markings, […]
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