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July 15, 2008: Presidential Oath Dollars, Coin Dealer Review
By admin | July 15, 2008
Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re pleased to bring you another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. Will gold surpass its old high? Also, the scoop on Presidential Oath Dollars, coin dealer reviews, coin price guides, Collector’s Universe tries to improve their financial performance, Teletrade, loose change, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Gold has been rising as the stock market falls and financial troubles mount. But it’s still below the record $1,033 price per ounce set on March 17.
Have you heard about “Presidential Oath Dollars?” These were created by the Denver Mint by placing a aluminum ring around a Presidential Dollar. They were limited to 1,000 each for the first six Presidents and slabbed by ANACS. HSN supposedly sold out their entire supply in 30 minutes and many people have been looking for information about them online. Here’s a Coin Talk thread with information and some collector opinions. There is also supposed to be an upcoming article in Coin World.
Susan Headley is starting a new feature Coin Dealer Reviews on About.com:Coins. The first review is on Chattanooga Coin.
Have you ever wondered how a coin price guide gets its prices? Here’s the answer from Coin World’s Coin Values.
Collector’s Universe (CLCT), the parent company of PCGS, announced some changes to improve financial performance. Their stock price recently declined to a four year low.
From Coingrader Forum, a reaction to Teletrade’s buyer’s fee increase. The post includes some interesting comparisons between Teletrade and Heritage.
How would you react if your bank stopped giving back loose change? That’s exactly what this Texas bank has done and the bank says their customers “appreciate it.”
The Royal Spanish Mint releases a gold and silver est to mark the Bicentenary of the War of Independence.
And now for some notable auctions. First a 1916-D Mercury Dime graded PCGS MS62FB. This item has been relisted by the seller with no reserve and already received a whopping 94 bids!
A colorful 1951 Cameo Proof Roosevelt Dime graded PCGS PR66CAM.
And a near gem 1894 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS64.
That wraps it up for today!
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