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April 9, 2008: IMF Gold Sale, 2008 Sacagawea Dollars, Glacier Commemorative Coins
By admin | April 9, 2008
Welcome to Coin Update!
It’s a relatively quiet hump day, but let’s take a look at some of the coin news from around the internet. First, a reaction to the IMF gold sale news. Also, more on the recent discovery of a hoard of Viking coins in Sweden, 2008 Sacagawea Dollars are coming, PCGS and NGC’s reactions to fake slabs, a proposed Glacier Commemorative, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A reaction to the news of the proposed IMF gold sale.
National Geographic covers the recent story of a hoard of Viking coins found in Sweden.
Remember the 2008 Sacagawea Dollars? Collectors will finally have a chance to purchase them from the US Mint on April 28.
Heritage announces the winners in their 2008 Auction Survey. The Grand Prize was a High Relief Saint Gaudens $20 Gold Coin.
What do you think of the different approaches taken by PCGS and NGC when handling the counterfeit slabs issue?
A new commemorative coin has been proposed for the 100th Anniversary of Glacier National Park.
Coin Values takes a look at the Seated Liberty 20-cent series.
And now for some notable auctions. A re-run from yesterday, don’t miss checking out this Sacagawea Dollar on a Cent Planchet. The reserve has now been met, so the auction will end with a new owner for this unique error.
You just don’t see as many Rainbow Peace Dollars as Rainbow Morgan Dollars. Here’s an attractive 1923 Peace Dollar with an obverse rainbow target tone.
That’s it until tomorrow!
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