This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 7, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-P Basketball Hall of Fame $1 silver Proof coin (20CC), which sold 44,215 units. In second place was the 2020-S Basketball Hall of Fame Enhanced Uncirculated Clad 50c Kids Set (20CH) with 20,280 sold. […]
NGC certifies majority of emergency production 2020(P) Silver Eagles
The numismatic rarity is the result of an emergency shift in U.S. Mint production in April due to the coronavirus situation and increased demand for Silver Eagle coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has once again demonstrated its position as the leader in modern coin certification: The third-party grading service has already certified more than half […]
It’s my 10th anniversary as a contributor to Coin Update and World Mint News Blog
Dear readers, it’s hard to believe, but this week marks 10 years since I first joined Coin Update and World Mint News Blog. My first submission in June 2010 was an interview I conducted with U.S. Mint Director Edmund Moy when we both attended the World Money Fair that year. Since then, there have been […]
Counterfeit detection: 1942 Lincoln cent Mint error
What looks like a double strike will make you do a double-take, but it’s not real. The United States Mint has extensive checks and safeguards, with the aim of ensuring that every coin produced looks exactly the same as any other. Uniformity is the goal. However, with billions of coins struck every year, inevitably, mistakes […]
NGC Registry featured set: U.S. National Parks
This month’s featured set belongs to Paul Kromm. This month, we are excited to present the unique Kromm National Parks Proof Quarters by NGC Registry user Paul Kromm. The U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program originated in 2010 and continues to thrive today with five different U.S. National Parks featured every year. The Tuskegee Airmen National […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 31, 2020
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending May 24, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (plus 2020-W Reverse Proof nickel) (20RH), which sold 3,339 units. In second place was the 2020-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (plus 2020-W Proof nickel) (20RG) with 2,754 sold. […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 24, 2020
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending May 24, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-P Weir Farm National Historic Site silver five-ounce Uncirculated coin (20AK), which sold 11,818 units. In second place was the 2020-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (plus 2020-W Reverse Proof nickel) (20RH) with 11,457 […]
The 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program is off the bench and NGC is ready to play
Sarasota, Florida (May 26, 2020) — After delaying the planned April release of the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins due to the coronavirus, the U.S. Mint has made the exciting announcement that the coins will be available for purchase on June 4 at noon (ET). Since the pandemic began, mints around the world […]
United States Mint begins sales of Kennedy half dollar product options on June 1
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for rolls and bags containing 2020 Kennedy half dollar coins on June 1 at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Available product options include the following: PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT OPTION MINT MARK PRICE 20KA 200-Coin Bag P and D $147.50 20KB Two-Roll Set P and […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 17, 2020
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending May 17, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (plus 2020-W Reverse Proof nickel) (20RH), which sold 7,876 units. In second place was the 2020-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (plus 2020-W Proof nickel) (20RG) with 7,005 sold. […]
