Coins and Coin Collecting | Coin Update

Let’s begin by referencing an article by Susan Headley in “About Coins,” concerning “[h]ow online auction sellers use coin grading services to defraud coin buyers,” the subtitle of her piece, which can be found here. In it, she links to a company that specializes in MS60-70 coins.
Most readers of “Coingrader Capsule” know the top four [...]

The United States Mint began sales of Yosemite National Park Quarter numismatic bags and rolls yesterday on July 26, 2010. This coin represents the third release of the new America the Beautiful Quarters Program, created to honor a national park or national site from each state, territory, and the District of Columbia in the order [...]

The British Royal Mint has issued a new coin honoring the 70th anniversary of the Premiership of Winston Churchill, which began in May 1940. The coin is part of an ongoing series of £5 crowns which make up the “Celebration of Britain” series, issued in conjunction with the 2012 London Olympiad.

The coin features Sir Winston [...]

A question I am frequently asked by both new and experienced buyers of precious metals is just how much of one’s portfolio should be devoted to gold, silver, and rare coins?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Factors that affect the allocation decision include someone’s current financial position, their amount of liquid assets, their [...]

A new series of quarters with rotating reverse designs will begin in 2010. National Parks and National Sites from each of the 50 states, 5 US territories, and the District of Columbia will be depicted on uniquely designed quarters. The year includes Hot Springs, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Mount Hood.

The series of 24 karat one half ounce gold coins to honor the Nation's First Spouses will continue in 2010. The releases will include coins for Abigail Fillmore, Jane Pierce, and Mary Todd Lincoln. The James Buchanan's Liberty coin will feature the obverse of the Liberty Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle.

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The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin is a recreation of what many have called the most beautiful gold coin in history. Augustus Saint Gauden's classic design was digitally reproduced from original plasters, with a few updates. The highly anticipated 24 karat one ounce gold coin was released by the US Mint on January 22, 2009.

Next year will mark the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent. Four different reverse designs will be released throughout the year, each design representing a different stage of Lincoln's life.The first design will be released on February 12, 2009.

The American Gold Eagle was the first gold bullion coin issued by the United States. The coins features the obverse design of Augustus Saint Guadens' gold double eagle. Coins have been issued from 1986 to present in bullion and proof versions. Collectible uncirculated versions have been issued from 2006 to present.

The Chinese Gold Panda has become a popular world gold bullion coin. First introduced in 1982, the coins feature the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on the obverse and different images of Pandas on the reverse. The coins feature a different reverse image each year providing collectors and investors with some interesting variety.

The American Silver Eagle was the first silver bullion coin issued by the United States. The coins feature the obverse design of Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Coins have been issued from 1986 to present in bullion and proof versions. Collectible uncirculated versions have been issued from 2006 to present.

The Chinese Silver Panda has proven to be a popular world silver bullion coin. The coins are typically sold at higher premiums that other silver bullion, but the coins are struck with a high quality proof like finish and feature a different reverse design each year. The silver coins are also offered in a range of different sizes.

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