Archive for May, 2008
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008Welcome back to Coin Update!
The great 2008 Silver Eagle shortage reaches the mainstream press. Also, the falling demand for gold jewelery, some great SBA dollar finds, the Arizona Quarter launch ceremony, a hoard of silver somewhere in the woods of Kentucky, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The Wall Street Journal writes a […]
May 22, 2008: Star Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Commemorative, Dominion Grading Service
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008Welcome to Coin Update!
First up, the recent rally in gold with some articles on the impacts of investor interest in platinum and palladium. Also, the Q&A session with US Mint Director Ed Moy, Dominion Grading Service, more on the proposed Star Spangled Banner Commemorative, some rare early dollars go on the block, and […]
May 21, 2008: 2008 Platinum Report, eBay Feedback Changes, Paper Money and the Blind
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Welcome back to Coin Update!
Gold and platinum continue their run, read the 2008 Platinum Report by Johnson Matthey. Also, an off beat gold story, US paper money and the blind, another commemorative coin proposal, changes to eBay’s feedback system, suspensions and sell outs for the US Mint’s platinum eagles, and notable auctions. On […]
May 20, 2008: Gold and Platinum Demand, Boy Scouts Commemorative, GSA Morgan Dollars
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008Welcome to Coin Update!
First up, two reports were released on demand for gold and platinum, showing some interesting trends. Also, some controversy for the proposed Boy Scouts Commemorative, Palladium Saint Gaudens coins, GSA and Carson City Morgan Dollars, the Simpsons and coin collecting, and notable auctions. On to the links…
According to the […]
May 19, 2008: Arizona State Quarter, U.S. Territory and Washington D.C. Quarter Designs
Monday, May 19th, 2008Welcome back to Coin Update!
We’re back for your Monday and weekend wrap up of the most important and interesting coin collecting stories from around the internet. Precious metals prices rebound, led by more strong gains in platinum. Also, the Arizona State Quarter, things to avoid on eBay, more bad press for WRME, Presidential Dollars, […]




