The Royal Mint has unveiled a set of commemorative coins which are part of the current and popular series entitled “Music Legends,” celebrating music pioneers The Police. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the band’s classic, triple-Grammy-winning album Synchronicity, this release marks the first time the band has been honoured on an official British coin. Formed in […]
Gold quarter eagles are featured in Whitman Publishing’s new ninth edition of MEGA RED
(Pelham, Alabama)—The ninth edition of Mega Red (the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins) is available for sale. The 1,504-page book can be ordered online (including at Whitman.com) and is available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide. The new ninth-edition Mega Red includes updates and revisions in every U.S. coinage series. […]
Bowers on Collecting: Among my favorites — Sacagawea “golden dollars” part three
The following is re-posted from the “Bowers on Collecting” column on Coin Update This week I continue and conclude my discussion of Sacagawea dollars. In 2000 they were released to the general public amid much publicity. Collectors loved them, but citizens ignored them. Vending machines would not accept them, most stores did not have a […]
CAC coins bring premiums in June
In addition to realizing impressive prices in Internet sales during the month of June, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction in Costa Mesa, California. Here are 10 examples which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. On June 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved MS-64 grade 1926-S […]
Switzerland: New gold 50-franc and silver 20-franc coins released to celebrate Swiss Constitution’s 175th anniversary
The Swiss Federal Mint has released new commemorative gold 50-franc and silver 20-franc commemorative coins, which are in observance of the 175th anniversary of the Swiss constitution. It was on the 12th September, 1848, when the old confederation became a federal state and the first permanent democracy in Europe. Designed by artist Peter Salzmann of […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 25, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 25, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 Proof Set (23RG), which sold 219,181 units. In second place was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Uncirculated coin (23EG), with 1,311 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2022 U.S. […]
Greece: Incomparable opera diva Maria Callas honoured on new €2 commemorative coin
The Bank of Greece has released new €2 commemorative coins honouring one of the world’s greatest opera stars of the 20th century. During her lifetime and beyond, Maria Callas (1923–1977) was adored by both the public and critics alike for her vocal technique and dramatic gifts. Her repertoire ranged from serious classical operas to the […]
Belgium: Commemorative €2 coins released and dedicated to 130th anniversary of Art Nouveau movement
The Royal Belgian Mint has released new commemorative €2 coins, which highlight one of the world’s most admired and applied styles of art. Belgium is particularly associated with Art Nouveau because of the famed architect Victor Horta (1861–1947) and his application to a free movement of art which was integrated into his architectural designs. It […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 18, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 18, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Uncirculated coin (23EG), which sold 2,085 units. In second place was the 2022 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Set (P)(D) (22RJ), with 494 sold. The third best-selling item last week was […]
United States Mint opens sales for Indiana American Innovation $1 coin products on June 26
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for rolls and bags containing the third American Innovation $1 coin of 2023 on June 26 at noon EDT. The reverse (tails) design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Indiana. The following product options from the Mint’s facilities at […]
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