The United States Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program is set to release its first coin on December 14. The 2018 American Innovation $1 Proof coin (18GA), minted at the San Francisco Mint, is the first in a series that will produce unique coins for each of the 50 states, in addition to the District […]
CCG launches online CCG store
The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) has launched an online CCG Store to make it faster and more convenient to order NGC Display Boxes, PMG Storage Bags, and other products. The CCG Store can be found here. Products that can be purchased through the store include: NGC Display Boxes, an attractive and efficient way to store […]
Bowers on collecting: More about Mega Red
Last week I invited suggestions to improve Mega Red, also known as the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book. With over 1,500 pages and weighing more than six pounds, it will keep the reader occupied every evening for a week. It is the season for Christmas and related holiday shopping. What better gift could you […]
NGC Registry Awards 2018
Every year, NGC gives awards to the top Competitive Sets and Custom Sets in the NGC Registry. Ensure your set is at its best by 10 a.m. EST on December 7 to be automatically considered for awards. Winners will be announced January 11, 2019. The NGC Registry now features more than 110,000 registered sets. Winners in our […]
Q&A: Was the Roosevelt dime introduced in 1946 to commemorate the passing of the longest-serving president?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have always held the opinion that the Roosevelt dime was introduced in 1946 to commemorate the passing from the scene of the president who had the longest tenure in the history of the country. Is this the accepted theory? A: Popularity is greatness […]
Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd United States Treasurer, to sign NGC labels
NGC’s Authentic Hand-Signed Label program continues to expand. The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is excited to announce that Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd Treasurer of the United States, will individually hand-sign its certification labels. As Treasurer of the United States, Cabral worked closely with the directors of the U.S. Mint during a dynamic time in its history, […]
Fabled Brasher Doubloon and historic New York coppers in PCGS exhibit at next Long Beach Expo
(Long Beach, California) — After their acclaimed exhibit at the American Numismatic Association 2018 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money, eight historic early American coins, including a legendary 1787 gold Brasher Doubloon, will be exhibited by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at the next Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp, and Sports Collectible Expo (Long Beach Expo), January 31 to […]
Red Book recollections: Lawrence S. Goldberg
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 72nd edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending November 25, 2018
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 25, 2018. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2018 U.S. Mint Proof Set (18RG), which sold 15,117 units. In second place was the 2018 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (18RH), which sold 6,735 units. The third best-selling item this week was the 2018 […]
PNG leaders step up fight against fakes with Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation
New nonprofit entity created to accept donations for important 2019 work by Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (Temecula, California) November 29, 2018 — The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) accomplished major victories combatting fakes and educating the public about counterfeits in the marketplace in 2018, according to ACTF Coordinator Beth Deisher. She envisions continued success in 2019 following […]
