July 17, 2008: Coingrader Forum, 1997-W Jackie Robinson Commemorative

Welcome back to Coin Update!

Here's another round up of coin collecting news! First, the options market is showing some interesting predictions for the price of gold. Also, Coingrader Forum, 2008 US Mint Set, the BEP's Billion Dollar exhibit, DGS, new offerings from the Royal Canadian Mint, some of the greatest coin investments, and notable auctions. On to the links...

Now that options have started trading in the Gold ETF (GLD), we have another interesting sentiment indicator. There are some big bets placed on gold reaching $1,000 by September.

While gold and silver have rallied, platinum has been left behind. It's currently at a 10 week low.

Regrettably, Coingrader Forum is shutting down. I'm somewhat shocked by the quick turn of events that caused this to happen. In addition to the final post, you can read Susan Headley's positive review and the comments that ironically led to the blog's demise.

The 2008 US Mint Set will go on sale at the US Mint on July 30. It has the same number of coins as last year and the same price as last year.

Want to see what one billion dollars looks like? Check out the BEP's Billion Dollar Exhibit at the World's Fair on Money in Baltimore.

DGS has now graded 2,000 coins!

EBay releases their second quarter results. A disappointing forecast has sent the stock down 13% this morning.

A nice perspective on the dollar coin vs. dollar bill debate.

New products will be available from the Royal Canadian Mint including rectangular coins. CoinNews has the scoop.

What are the greatest coin investments of the last decade? Any list would have to include the 1997-W Jackie Robinson Gold Commemorative and the 2000 Nelson Madela R5.

And now for some notable auctions. First, the key date 1901-S Barber Quarter PCGS G04.

Remember the Goodacre Sacagawea Dollars? Here's one graded PCGS MS68.

And lastly, the ever-popular 1937-D Three Legged Buffalo Nickel PCGS AU53 in an old green holder.

Have a great day!