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Interview with Chris Salmon, Chief Cashier of the Bank of England
On the occasion of the Bank of England’s launch of the new £50 banknote in November 2011, Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre speaks to Chris Salmon, Chief Cashier, about the process of adding a second note to the “F” series. “I Promise to pay the Bearer on demand the Sum [...]
Coin Update Roundup
January 25, 2012: US Mint Sales Report, 1792 Half Disme, Rosie Rios Interview
Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back to bring you another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the latest sales report of numismatic products from the United States Mint includes the debut figures for the America the Beautiful Quarters Set. Also, other updates on US Mint products, Heritage [...]
US Coins
Bill Calls for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefields Commemorative Coins
A bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives seeks to require the Treasury of the Secretary to mint and issue coins … [Read More...]
2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Mintages
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program recently completed its second year of release, with five different designs representing … [Read More...]
US Mint Sales: 2012 Quarters Proof Sets Debut
The latest weekly report of United States Mint numismatic product sales includes the debut figures for the recently released 2012 … [Read More...]
2012-S Uncirculated Silver Eagle Planned, Additional Special Set Possible
The United States Mint plans to expand the number of numismatic product offerings for the American Silver Eagle in 2012. This will … [Read More...]
Precious Metals
Prices for Numismatic Gold Coins Increased
For the second time this year, the United States Mint has increased the prices for the numismatic gold coin offerings. The last … [Read More...]
Proof Platinum Eagle Re-Priced
On January 18, 2012, the United States Mint has increased the price of the 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle. The previous pricing action … [Read More...]
World Coins
First-of-Its-Kind Puzzle Shaped Coins for the One You Love
The Government of Niue will launch (30th January) a set of coins with a special message of love and togetherness, the perfect … [Read More...]
Showing Olympic Spirit for the London Games
The Government of the British Virgin Islands have re-launched (20th January) a series of coins which celebrate the XXX Olympiad to … [Read More...]
Life Cycle of the Butterfly Featured on Crystal & Silver Coin
The Treasury of the Falkland Islands Government have announced (16th January) the launch of their first collector coin for 2012, … [Read More...]
The Tragedy of Man Featured on Hungarian Coin
The National Bank of Hungary have issued (12th January) a collector's coin to mark the 150th anniversary of the first publication … [Read More...]
Columns and Features
Misused Numismatic Grades
Every now and then Coingrader Capsule has to return to basics, reminding sellers of coins--especially online sellers--about … [Read More...]
Cent, Nickel, and $1 Coins Chart Uncertain Future
Despite an increase in net income and seigniorage for 2011, the US Mint transferred $51 million to the Treasury General Fund, … [Read More...]
Another New NGC Label “First Releases”
Last week NGC announced a special blue label, “First Releases,” for US and World coins received by the company or by an … [Read More...]
Rampant Public Deception
A major theme in my writings is that the mainstream media is not doing its job. Far too often, the media is taking spoon-fed … [Read More...]