February 8, 2012

April 3, 2008: New UK Coin Designs, Civil Rights Commemorative, eBay’s First Quarter

Gold Buffalo Coin

Welcome back to Coin Update! The big news is the unveiling of the new designs for U.K. coins. There are a couple of links to paint the picture. Also, the U.S. Mint celebrates a birthday, its Director hosts an open forum, Civil Rights Commemoratives, Canada and the Penny, eBay’s upcoming first quarter results, and notable [...]

April 2, 2008: Gold Speculation, Chinese Coin Counterfeiting, Burnished Gold Eagles

2008 Gold Eagle

Welcome to Coin Update! There’s a resurgence of stories about gold as the decline takes out the $900 per ounce level. Also, the scoop on palladium, a balanced penny article, inside a Chinese Coin Counterfeiting Ring, sales begin and end at the U.S. Mint, and notable auctions. On to the links… The recent decline in [...]

April 1, 2008: U.S. Gold Seizure Anniversary, British Coin Designs, 1805 Silver Dollar?

Presidential Dollar

Welcome back to Coin Update! It’s April Fools Day so watch out for tricksters! This morning gold is slipping below $900 per ounce on the date of an important anniversary. Also, another idea for dealing with the penny, D.B. Cooper Skyjacking notes go to auction, reverse design for new British coins, blog carnival #2, and [...]