Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, the latest Coingrader Capsule shares an example of crossover coin grading success. Also, United Future World Currency, Denver Mint goes green, 4-H commemoratives, counter stamped coins, early reactions to the Mercury Dime design, pricing finest [...]
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PCI First to Cross Over to PCGS
Since our series “Crossover, cross-under and cross-out” began this summer, no coin from third-tier grading services has successfully crossed over from its holder to one by PCGS. Last week marked my first success of the year, with this PCI 1896 Morgan Dollar crossing over to what many consider to be the hobby’s premier grading company [...]
US Mint Offers James Buchanan’s Liberty Gold Coins and Medals
Today September 2, 2010, the United States Mint began sales of the 2010 James Buchanan’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coins and bronze medals, which feature the same design. Because Buchanan served in office without a spouse, the coin and medal carry a depiction of Liberty taken from a circulating coin of the era paired with [...]
2011 Australian Silver Kookaburra Coins
The Perth Mint of Australia will soon release the 2011 Silver Kookaburra coins, which feature a fresh interpretation of the native bird. The 99.9% pure silver coins will be available worldwide in three different bullion weights starting on September 14, 2010. The reverse of the 2011 Australian Silver Kookaburra features an depiction of the bird [...]
Gold Price Sets End-of-Month Record
When the price of gold settled at $1,248.30 at the COMEX close on August 31, that set an all-time high close for gold on the last trading day of any month (ignoring inflation, of course). This result sends a major signal to technical traders that gold is preparing to break upward in the near future. [...]
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2010 America the Beautiful Quarters
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.
2010 Presidential Dollars
The series of circulating dollar coins created to honor the Presidents of the United States will enter its fourth year of release. The coins released for the thirteenth to sixteenth Presidencies will feature Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Abraham Lincoln.
2010 First Spouse Gold Coins
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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2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin
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.
2009 Proof Platinum Eagle
The 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle began a new six year program of reverse designs fearting the core concepts of American Democracy. The theme "To Form a More Perfect Union" was depicted on the reverse of the one ounce proof platinum coins.
2009 Lincoln Cents
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.
2009 First Spouse Gold Coins
The First Spouse Gold Coin series will continue in 2009 with the release of an additional five coins. This year's releases will honor Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, Julia Tyler, Sarah Polk, and Margaret Taylor with one-half ounce, 24 karat gold coins.
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American Gold Eagle
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.
Gold Buffalo
The Gold Buffalo was introduced by the United States Mint in 2006 as a 24 karat one ounce gold bullion coin. It features James Earle Fraser's classic design from teh Buffalo Nickel. Collectible proof versions have been issued each year, with uncirculated and fractional versions issued in 2008.
Gold Panda
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.
Gold Maple Leaf
The Gold Maple Leaf was first issued by Canada in 1979 as one of the earlier world gold bullion coins. It has sometimes been touted as the world's purest gold bullion coin, with some special issues minted with a purity of .99999 gold. The Gold Maple Leaf also features an expanded range of fractional size coins.
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American Silver Eagle
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.
Silver Maple Leaf
The Silver Maple Leaf is a silver bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The coins have been produced from 1988 to present and contain one ounce of .9999 pure silver. The reverse of each coin prominently features the Maple Leaf, from which the coin takes its name.
Silver Panda
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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