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July 22, 2008: CONECA, 2008 Australian Koala Coins
By admin | July 22, 2008
Welcome back to Coin Update!
Here’s another round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First, an article on the recent decline in platinum. Also, the gold ban, ANA member survey results, CONECA’s anniversary, 2008 Australian Koala Coins, paper dollars vs. coin dollars, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A brief article explaining some of the underlying reasons for the weakness in platinum.
Dave Harper takes a timely look at the gold ban and the surrounding circumstances of the era.
The ANA releases the results of their Convention Survey.
CONECA celebrates its 25th anniversary with a set of commemorative medals, which fittingly include off center and double strike versions.
CoinNews.net covers the new 2008 Koala Coins from the Perth Mint.
The Royal British Mint appoints a new marketing agency and sees “greater potential” in the coin collector business.
Coin Collector’s Blog takes an insightful look at the Paper Dollars vs. Coin Dollars debate.
Coin World explains “sight-seen” and “sight-unseen” bidding.
And now for some notable auctions. A 1908 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS66. The seller also has several other no reserve Saints up for auction.
The 2008-W $100 Proof Platinum Eagle PCGS PR69DCAM.
Wow! Here’s something you don’t see every day- 275 Carson City GSA Morgan Dollar Boxes and COAs.
That’s it for now. See you tomorrow!
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