The Vatican Mint and Holy See Treasury have launched the first two coins which are part of a unique and innovative series of six square-shaped bimetallic, silver, and copper coins with a face value of €10 in Proof that will be promoted during the next three years leading to the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee taking […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 26, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 26, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), which sold 7,766 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (23RH), with 2,727 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S one-ounce American […]
God save the King, a new era in British coinage is launched
The Royal Mint unveiled the new definitive series of circulation coinage to usher in the reign and new numismatic era of King Charles III. Michael Alexander and Coin Update catch up with Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coins, and Dr. Kevin Clancy, Museum Director of the Royal Mint, and asked them why this project is […]
Australia: Memorial 50-cent silver Proof coins released in tribute to the Late Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Australian Mint has released commemorative 50-cent silver proof and Brilliant Uncirculated coins which honour Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II one year after her passing. These coins celebrate the Queen’s seven decades of devotion and service, as well as the indelible mark she has left on Australian numismatics. In 1947, a young Princess […]
2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set available on November 28
Washington — The 2023 United States Mint (Mint) Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on November 28 at noon EST. Production is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Produced at the United States Mint in San Francisco, […]
2024 Harriet Tubman commemorative coins strike ceremony slated for Philadelphia Mint on November 28
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will welcome honored guests to the Philadelphia Mint on Tuesday, November 28, at 10 a.m., for the ceremonial striking of the 2024 Harriet Tubman commemorative coins. Director Gibson will be joined by Robert Portman, former U.S. Senator […]
Easy sets for beginning hobbyists
There were four types of Proof sets through the 1990s, and two are ideal for beginning collectors, the relatively low-mintage and inexpensive green packaged non-silver and black packaged silver sets. The first thing is to be able to identify the four types of sets: The Green Packaged Proof Set (1994-98) features five coins, cent, nickel, […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 12, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 12, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S Morgan and Peace Silver Tribute Dollar Reverse Proof Set (23XS), which sold 220,372 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), with 7,918 sold. The third best-selling item last week was […]
U.S. Mint sales report: week ending November 5, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending November 5, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Proof Set (23RG), which sold 6,726 units. In second place was the 2023-S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set (23RH), with 2,139 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S Morgan silver […]
Luxembourg: New gold Proof coins mark 25th anniversary of the Banque Centrale Du Luxembourg
The Banque Centrale du Luxembourg has released commemorative gold Proof coins which mark the institution’s 25th anniversary of establishment. Prior to the inauguration of the Grand Duchy’s first Central Bank, financial regulation and the issuance of currency was overseen by the l’Institut Monétaire Luxembourgeois (IML) (“Luxembourg Monetary Institute”) in 1983. Before the establishment of the […]
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