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February 1, 2008: eBay Seller Rebellion, 2 Euro Coin Vote, Antarctic Commemorative, Gold Buffaloes
By admin | February 1, 2008
Welcome to a Friday edition of Coin Update.
There is still more reaction to eBay’s fee modifications, which FSB calls a “seller rebellion.” The People’s Coin of the Year, Antarctic Commemorative, vote on the 2 Euro Coin design, and new Gold Buffalo Coins. Have a great weekend!
Gold has its biggest monthly gain since April 2006.
Fortune Small Business covers the eBay “seller rebellion” against the new fee hike.
The EU Public will get to vote on the design of a new 2 Euro coin to be issued in 2009.
The Royal Australian Mint will issue a new Antarctic Commemorative Coin.
Canada won the Coin of the Year, but Hungary wins the People’s Coin of the Year.
The US Mint announces Fractional Gold Buffalo Coins and a 2008 Celebration Coin.
Now for a few notable auctions! Here’s a striking double denomination coin- 1999 Penny stuck on a Dime on eBay.
Do you know the Modern Commemorative with the lowest mintage? It’s the 1997-W Uncirculated Jackie Robinson $5 Gold with a mintage of only 5,174. Here’s one graded NGC MS69 on eBay.
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