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February 28, 2008: The District of Columbia’s Quarter, Ronald Reagan Commemorative, GSA Morgan Dollars
By admin | February 28, 2008
Welcome to your Thursday edition of Coin Update!
Washington D.C. includes the motto “Taxation Without Representation” on their license plates, but it won’t make it to their quarter. Also the IMF’s gold sale, the rise of the Euro, Ronald Reagan Commemorative, the great GSA Silver Dollar sale, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The U.S. Mint had already expressed their lack of enthusiasm for the District of Columbia’s proposed inscriptions “Taxation Without Representation” on their 2009 Quarter. The inscriptions were officially declined yesterday. Curator & Collector provides some thoughts as well.
Dave Harper gives his perspective on the impact of the IMF’s potential sale of 12.9 million ounces of gold and its impact on the market.
The Euro hit an all time high yesterday. This article takes a look at some key milestones in the history of the Euro.
A new House bill is in the works to honor the 100th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth with a $1 Commemorative Coin.
Odyssey Marine Exploration takes control of a North Carolina shipwreck site.
PCGS Currency notifies the FBI of previously unrecorded serial numbers from the D.B. Cooper Skyjacking Ransom Notes.
Are you old enough to remember the GSA Silver Dollar sales? This article from Numismaster takes a look at the dispersal of one of the greatest coin hoards of all time.
And now for some notable auctions. GSA Morgan Dollars are always popular on eBay. Here’s a look at the current selection up for auction.
Check out the new 2008 Hawaii Quarter in PCGS PR70DCAM.
That’s it for today. See you Friday!
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