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August 1, 2008: Gold and Money Facts, Zimbabwe Coins
By admin | August 1, 2008
Welcome back to Coin Update!
It’s the start of a new month and a Friday! Let’s make it a good one starting with an update of coin collecting news from around the web! First, some facts and figures on gold. Also, a pleasant surprise for holders of Zimbabwe coins, comments on the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, coin dealer ethics, the NN Ambassador Award, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Here’s an intriguing run down of facts and tidbits about gold and money.
In Zimbabwe, even though the currency has been revalued so that $10 Billion = $1, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe made the shocking announcement that coins will re-enter circulation at their face values.
Comments from the PNG President on the recently unveiled 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle.
Do you follow Susan Headley on About.com: Coins? Here’s her Top 10 Coin Dealer Ethics Columns.
The Central States Numismatic Society donates $50,000 to the ANA.
Dave Harper describes some changes for the Numismatic News Ambassador Award and names the five new honorees.
CoinWorld describes the difference between coin wear and coin friction.
And now for some notable auctions. First a key date coin in high grade. It’s the 1932-D Washington Quarter PCGS MS64.
Two high grade Saint Gaudens Double Eagles to wrap up the week. Here’s a 1911-D Double Eagle graded PCGS MS65 and here’s a 1914-S Double Eagle graded PCGS MS65.
Have a great weekend!
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