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August 18, 2009: US Mint Gold Eagle Suspension, Jack Lee, Ultra High Relief
By admin | August 18, 2008
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, and notable auctions. On to the links…
More on the American Gold Eagle Suspension. What is this telling us about gold? Did the Mint suspend sales because they could not obtain gold in the open market at the currently depressed “market price”? Has the decline in the price of gold caused a spike in demand?
A worthwhile read from Minyanville on common misconceptions about gold.
The US Mint’s latest tactic to encourage circulation of Presidential Dollars. A PR campaign to promote the fact that they are 100% recyclable.
Edmund Moy has gone on record stating that the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle will be the “most beautiful U.S. coin ever made.” Finally, a difference of opinion.
Here’s a heart-touching coin-related story.
A different viewpoint. Here’s a response to a viewpoint published a few months back on “quality coins.”
A one rupee coin described as “rarest of rare” was sold at auction for Rs 220,000.
Jack Lee, one of the great collector-dealers of our time, passed away this Sunday morning.
Coin Collector’s Blog finds some information about a recently acquired unique error coin collectible.
Numismaster provides some insights into the first coin produced by the US Mint.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the always intriguing 2000 Sacagawea “Cheerios” Dollar. It’s attributed and graded by PCGS as MS67.
This seller has some great Liberty Nickel Proof coins up for sale. Most of them are in older style NGC holders. Here’s the 1890 Liberty Nickel graded NGC PF 65.
And lastly, a 2000 Lincoln Cent Struck on a 2000 Roosevelt Dime. It’s a beautiful high graded example at NGC MS 67.
Have a great day!
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