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April 10, 2008: China and Gold, 2008 American Silver Eagle Shortage, Bad Eagle Commemoratives
By admin | April 10, 2008
Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back for your daily round up of coin related news from around the internet. China and gold will start things off. Also, the shortage of American Silver Eagles, a medal for Edgar Allan Poe, a new offering from the US Mint, the US economy and coin collecting, and Dolley Parton, The US Mint, and a Young Bald Eagle together at last! On to the links…
Did you know that China is the world’s biggest gold producer? Check out this long term gold production history from GoldSheetLinks.
Tom Michael provides some reflections on the factors impacting precious metals prices.
If you are trying to use the recent dip in silver to stock up on 2008 American Silver Eagles, good luck finding them. Amids an 87% increase in sales, the Mint is having a shortage.
One of my favorite authors Edgar Allan Poe will be on the 117th Anniversary ANA Convention Medal.
Eliminate the Canadian Penny? A recent report by Desjardins Group says the Canadian government should take it a few steps further and eliminate the nickel, replace the $5 bill with a coin, and create a $200 bill.
The US Mint releases a new Presidential Dollar Coin Historical Signature Set.
How is the US economy impacting “the world” of coin collecting?
Today, Dolly Parton and the US Mint will help release a young Bald Eagle into the wild. You will recall that the Mint is currently offering Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins, which in part benefit the American Eagle Foundation.
And now for some notable auctions. Looking for 2008 American Silver Eagles? You can always get them on eBay.
Check out this NGC MS 67 Georgia State Quarter Capped Die Error.
And to go with today’s story, here’s the Bald Eagle Half Dollars NGC MS 70 & PF 70 Ultra Cameo. The half features baby bald eagles in a nest.
See you Friday!
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