Welcome to another edition of Coin Update! We’re back for your Monday and weekend update of coin collecting news from around the web. Gold and silver are starting to attract some of the big guys. Also, D.B. Cooper Skyjacking Notes sold, the 2008 US Proof Set, coin inheritance, a coin collection makes its move, Bulgaria’s [...]
June 13, 2008: National Park State Quarters, Arizona Quarter Launch, 1961 Franklin Half
Welcome to your belated Friday edition of Coin Update! The update comes later than usual because our two month old Jason had a little bit of a reaction to a vaccination shot. Thankfully, he is doing much better now, but it was a rough time for a while. Here is a picture of the brave [...]
June 12, 2008: Direct Ship Presidential Dollars, 2009 Coin Books
Welcome to Coin Update! First up, a recap of a tumultuous year for gold. Also, the US Mint’s new Circulating Presidential Dollars Direct Ship Program, three coin bills move their way through the system, 2009 Coin Books, eBay’s Paypal in Austrailia, the Collector Forum held by Ed Moy, State Quarter designs, and notable auctions. On [...]
June 11, 2008: Army Infantry Coins, Rhodium, Louisa Adams Sales Figures
Welcome to Coin Update! Here comes your daily round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First up, some articles to provide a backdrop for the recent decline in precious metals. Also, Army Infantry Commemorative coins, eBay on your iPhone, Rhodium and Platinum, Louisa Adams sales figures, auction results, and notable auctions. On [...]
June 10, 2008: Oil and Gold, Summertime Coin Collecting
Welcome back to Coin Update! Let’s try to shake away the summer doldrums with a round up of recent coin news from around the web! First up, an interesting look at the relationship between oil and gold, and between gold coins and gold mining shares. Also, the 2008 Silver Eagle shortage saga continues, a look [...]
June 9, 2008: 2008 Silver Eagle Shortage Gets Worse, Virgin Islands Quarters, 2008 World’s Fair of Money
Welcome back to Coin Update! We hope you had a wonderful weekend! First up, gold regains its recent high and analysts are making fresh calls for $50 per ounce silver. Also, the 2008 Silver Eagle shortage gets worse, “salvage season” begins, the U.S. Mint’s new $2.4 million ad campaign, the ANA’s 2008 World’s Fair of [...]
June 6, 2008: National Parks Quarters, Paypal Cash Back Promotion
Welcome to your Friday edition of Coin Update! The US Mint responds to concerns about the Silver Eagle shortage. Also, searching 26,000 nickels, the proposed 11 Year National Parks Quarter Program, a new promotion from Paypal, the Royal Canadian Mint’s Centennial, 50 State Quarter designs, and notable auctions. On to the links… This morning gold [...]
June 5, 2008: PCGS Genuine Service, Illegal 2008 Silver Eagle Rationing?
Welcome back to Coin Update! Some interesting articles on the future for gold. Also, the CEO of Collector’s Universe on Coin Chat Radio, PCGS’s new “Genuine Service,” illegal 2008 Silver Eagle Rationing, D.C. Quarter Designs, and notable auctions. On to the links… As indicators point “every-which-way,” gold seems to have moved into a sideways trend. [...]
June 4, 2008: First Spouse Gold Prices, Fourth Party Coin Grading
Welcome to Coin Update! Recent statements from the Federal Reserve Chairman impact gold and other precious metals. Also, First Spouse Gold pricing, a new coin site to check out, a follow up on the ethics of out-of-date dealer prices, a new aspect to consider in the penny debate, so-called fourth party graders, and notable auctions. [...]
