Coin Update Roundup
May 16, 2012: 2012 Proof Sets, New Royal Canadian Mint Products, Storing Your Collection
Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another round up of the latest coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the weekly numismatic sales report for United States Mint products includes the debut numbers for the 2012 Proof Set. Also, new product releases from the Royal Canadian Mint, the last Canadian cent, [...]
Featured News Article
US Mint Sales: 2012 Proof Set Debuts at 243,494
The latest weekly sales report for United States Mint numismatic products includes the debut for the 2012 Proof Set, which represents this year’s release of one of the most popular annual sets. Elsewhere in the report, collectors are showing caution in gold coin purchases, amidst the continuing decline in the market price of the metal. [...]
US Coins
US Mint Begins Sales of 2012 Kennedy Half Dollar Rolls and Bags
The United States Mint recently began accepting orders for bags and rolls containing 2012-dated Kennedy Half Dollars. The … [Read More...]
A Matter of Education
After making a recent craigslist purchase, I found that there were some duplicate proof sets within my collection, so I took … [Read More...]
CCAC Reviews Code Talker Congressional Gold Medal Designs
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee met on April 26th, 2012, at the U.S. Mint’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to review … [Read More...]
Production Levels for America the Beautiful Quarters Continue Lower
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program is currently within its third year of release. The series is scheduled to run from 2010 … [Read More...]
Coin Articles
1915-S Panama Pacific Half Dollar
After the Lafayette Silver Dollars were sold in 1900, it would take fifteen years for the next silver commemorative coin to be … [Read More...]
Collecting Early Proof Jefferson Nickels
Proof Nickels have been produced for collectors since the denomination was introduced in 1866. Every type had Proof versions … [Read More...]
1900 Lafayette Silver Dollar: A Reminder of History
Prior to the commemorative coins released for the 1984 Olympics, there had been only one commemorative silver dollar issued by the … [Read More...]
World Coins
Sea of Galilee Featured on Trio of Collector Coins
The Israel Coins and Medals Corporation has issued, as authorized by the Bank of Israel, a new set of three collector coins as … [Read More...]
Ultimate Commemorative Coin Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Royal Mint have launched (11th May) both gold and silver coins with a weight of five ounces which celebrate the 60th year of … [Read More...]
Ascension Island Diamond Jubilee Coin Features Highest Relief Ever Produced
The Treasury of Ascension Island have launched (14th May) a new coin which celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen … [Read More...]
Lucky Dutch 10 Cent Coin Shows Its Colors
The Royal Dutch Mint have launched (8th May) their first circulation coin value with an additional element of color in honor of … [Read More...]
Columns and Features
Künker June Auction Includes Almost 7,000 Lots Estimated at 7.5 Million Euros
Münzenhandlung Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG Auctions 210 to 215 on June 18-22, 2012 in Osnabrück A house … [Read More...]
Royal Canadian Mint Revenue Reaches $3.2 Billion
The Royal Canadian Mint achieved record revenue of $3.2 billion for 2011, representing an increase of 42.9% from the prior year. … [Read More...]
Online Coin Buyers Should Read Terms of Service
As more people purchase coins online, especially from auction portals, it is vital that they read terms of service. Overpaying for … [Read More...]
