This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending December 2, 2018. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2018 U.S. Mint Proof Set (18RG), which sold 16,370 units. In second place was the 2018 Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Quarter, Three-Coin Set (18AH), which sold 10,966 units and was released on November 27. The third best-selling item this week was the 2018 U.S. … [Read More...]
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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 […]
The 7 Summits — Aconcagua
Description of the Coin The obverse bears Ian Rank Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (signature IRB below the neck). In the field to the right are the micro characters .999. The surrounding inscription includes ELIZABETH II, COOK ISLANDS, 25 DOLLARS. The reverse shows the Aconcagua mountain from above, its heights minted in topographic relief […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: Final coin in artistic “Mythical Creatures” series features the centaur
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have issued (21st November) the fifth and final coin that is part of the series highlighting “Mythical Creatures,” featuring some of the world’s most well-known stories and legends which originate from the myths of ancient Greece and the Rome. The stories not only focus on the extraordinary, they also teach […]
Newman XI pushes total for NGC-certified coins to $60 million
Two 1792 silver patterns were among the highlights of the Newman XI sale. The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), the third-party grading service that has certified all of Eric P. Newman’s coins, has announced that the total prices realized for NGC-certified Newman coins has topped $60 million. The milestone comes after the Newman Part XI sale […]
CAG Artifact Registry launches with Armstrong items
Nearly 1,000 items from the Armstrong Family Collection are now featured in a searchable gallery at the CAG website. Collectibles Authentication Guaranty (CAG) has launched the CAG Artifact Registry, a searchable online gallery of CAG-certified collectibles. It can be viewed on CAG’s website. The first collection to be featured in the CAG Artifact Registry is the […]
Bowers on collecting: Your input is invited!
As you read these words, I and the Whitman staff are busy with the 5th edition of Mega Red a.k.a. the Deluxe edition of the Guide Book. With over 1, 500 pages this $49.95 volume has been a best seller, delighting all of us. If you don’t have a copy of the 4th edition, check […]
Canadian Numismatic Advisory Board is accepting applications
Collectors, Dealers, and Researchers Invited to Apply (Atlanta, Georgia) — Whitman Publishing is accepting applications for appointment to its Canadian Numismatic Advisory Board (CNAB). The CNAB was established to advise the publisher and editors of Whitman Publishing on topics relating to Canadian coins and tokens, medals, paper currency, and related numismatic items. These include colonial […]
The Isle of Man’s 2018 Angel
Description of the Coins The obverse bears Jody Clark’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of England (signature JC above the right shoulder) with the inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH II • ISLE OF MAN • 2018. The reverse shows Saint Michael slaying the devil in the shape of a dragon. On the exergue Ag .999 2 ounces, ANGEL or […]
