February 21, 2008: Presidential Dollars, Coin Collecting Themes, Northwest Territorial Mint, Wales oldest coin

Good morning and welcome back to Coin Update!

Today starts with a second article regarding the Presidential Dollars coins a reporter received in change at Walmart. Gold and platinum once again at new highs, coin collecting themes, Northwest Territorial Mint, Wales oldest coin, and some auctions of note. On to the links...

A follow up to the Walmart Presidential Dollar story from yesterday. Did the government tell Walmart to use dollar coins? The author also takes a look at the overall cost of bills versus coins taking into consideration the circulation life.

Gold and Platinum hit record highs in tandem.

What is your coin collecting theme?

Ron Paul wants to make gains on coins and bullion tax free.

Here's an intriguing look at the Northwest Territorial Mint.

A look at some of the incredible results of the Heritage Long Beach Signature Auction.

Metal detecting retiree finds Wales oldest coin.

And now for some notable auctions. Circulation strike Eisenhower Dollars are difficult find in MS67. Here's a 1977 Ike Dollar PCGS MS67.

I've always been fond of the Shield Nickel series. Here's a stunning 1868 Shield Nickel NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo.

That's it for today. See you Friday!