May 22, 2012

August 29, 2008: Gold Krugerrands, Civil Rights Quarters, 2008 Proof Silver Eagles

2008 Proof Silver Eagle

Welcome to Coin Update! Before the long holiday weekend, here’s a fresh round up of coin collecting news! First, the expected platinum deficit shrinks. Also, gold krugerrands in demand, newly proposed Civil Rights Quarters, 2008 Proof Silver Eagles, 1969-S Double Die Cent, a rare error coin goes to auction, and notable auctions. On to the [...]

August 28, 2008: Free Fountain Coins, 1998 Wide AM Lincoln Cent, Coin Pedigrees

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another daily round up of coin collecting news. First, precious metals continue to quietly battle back from the brink. Also, the Native American response to the Mint’s dollar PR campaign, 1998 Wide AM Lincoln Cents, lost coin pedigrees, 2008 Australian Koala coins, and notable auctions. On to the [...]

August 27, 2008: Andrew Jackson’s Liberty, NGC Holder, Matte Proof Lincoln?

Andrew Jackson First Spouse Gold

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news. As precious metals prices stabilize after a rebound from a precipitous drop, two key questions. Also, Andrew Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Coin, the US Mint’s Presidential Dollar marketing, coin furniture, NGC’s new holder, Barber Quarters, and notable auctions. On to the [...]

August 26, 2008: 2008 Gold Eagle Sales Resume, 2008 Gold Kangaroos, 1885 Liberty Nickel

Liberty Nickel

Welcome to Coin Update! I’m back after an unfortunate sick day for a double round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. First, sales of the 2008 Gold Eagles have resumed. Also, more on the US Mint’s PR campaign for Presidential Dollars, 2008 Gold Kangaroos, the key date 1885 Liberty Nickel, the half [...]

August 22, 2008: Commodities Rebound, Direct Ship Washington & Jackson Presidential Dollars

Welcome to Coin Update! Happy Friday! It’s time for another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. First, the rebound in commodities and the Gold Eagle Shortage. Also, more Direct Ship Presidential Dollars, Alaska Quarters, squished pennies, DGS coins, and notable auctions. On to the links… After a month of horrific declines, [...]

August 21, 2008: Gold Eagle Shortage, Black Swan Treasure, Key Date Lincoln Cents

Welcome to Coin Update! Here’s your belated round up of coin collecting news from around the web. First, the gold eagle shortage goes mainstream. Also, the Presidential Dollar PR campaign, Jack Lee, the first $2 bill, the Black Swan, picking up change, Lincoln Cent key dates, and notable auctions. On to the links… The current [...]

August 20, 2008: Amazon-ification of eBay, Commemorative Coins

Welcome to Coin Update! Thanks for visiting the site to catch an update of the latest coin collecting news from around the web! First, more on the paper vs. physical gold phenomenon. Also, changes for eBay’s Buy It Now auctions, PCGS First Strike Designation, Error Coins, the Perth Mint, Commemorative Coins, and notable auctions. On [...]

August 19, 2008: Gold Paper vs Physical Markets, Matte Proof Lincoln Cents

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. First, some insights on the growing disparity between the paper and physical markets for gold. Also, in memory of Jack Lee, billions of State Quarters, First Spouse Gold Coins, new price guide feature, Matte Proof Lincoln Cents, [...]

August 18, 2009: US Mint Gold Eagle Suspension, Jack Lee, Ultra High Relief

Welcome to Coin Update! We hope you had a wonderful weekend! We’re back for some timely coin collecting news! First, some more insights into last week’s American Gold Eagle Suspension. Also, the new Presidential Dollar PR campaign, opinions on the upcoming 2009 Ultra High Relief Gold, rare one rupee coin, Jack Lee, the Chain Cent, [...]

August 15, 2008: American Gold Eagle Sales Suspended, DMPL Morgan Dollars

Welcome to Coin Update! Today’s update comes a bit later than usual since I spent the morning watching Jason. I also spent a little bit of time on his website iJason and put up a video of him crawling. Anyway, back to your regularly scheduled coin collecting news update. First, has the US Mint suspended [...]