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August 11, 2008: Homer Simpson Nickel, 2009 Platinum Eagles, Olympic Medal Minting
By admin | August 11, 2008
Welcome back to Coin Update!
It’s been one of those Monday, but here’s your slightly belated round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. First, is the gold and commodities bull run over? Also, the Homer Simpson Nickel, Odyssey Marine Exploration results, Gresham’s Law, 2009 Platinum Eagles, Olympic Medals, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The price of gold is on the ropes once again, falling for the seventh straight session and reaching a seven month low.
As usual, when gold and commodities make an extended move in either direction, we have found commentary supporting both directions. The commodity bull market: it’s over or it isn’t over.
Have you seen the Spanish Homer Simpson Nickel? Apparently photos of the unusual find have already been circulating on the internet.
Odyssey Marine Exploration provides their second quarter financial results along with updates on their various shipwreck and exploration projects.
Sri Lanka learns about Gresham’s Law: “Bad money drives out good.”
The CCAC makes its recommendation for the unity theme of the 2009 Platinum Eagles.
The Perth Mint will debut a uniquely conceived Young Collector’s Set. This set was exclusively designed, packaged, and priced for 8 to 12 year old children.
Coin Values provides some insights on the coin market following the ANA convention.
Dave Harper provides a first hand impression of the US Mint’s 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle exhibit.
With the Olympic Games underway, here is a timely article from CoinLink on Olympic Medal Minting.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an intriguing Lincoln Cent Mated Pair Error. the pair has been certified by PCGS.
A key date Eisenhower Dollar in top grade. It’s the 1973-S Eisenhower Dollar 40% Silver NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo with Star designation.
And last, a colorful raw 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent.
Have a bearable Monday!
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