September 30, 2008: Ultra High Relief Exhibit, Coin and Currency Quiz, Copper Nickel Clad Coinage
Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news! First, gold is up overnight and down in the morning. Also, US Mint’s exhibit from the World’s Fair of Money, coins replace bank notes, coin and currency quiz, NGC’s new holder, 1965 switch to copper nickel clad, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Gold has been incredibly volatile lately, reacting to financial news and moving in $10 handles. Overnight gold was as high as $920, this morning back to $890.
Did you miss the US Mint’s exhibit at the 2008 World’s Fair of Money which included the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin? The Mint has an online version of the exhibit available on their website.
Numismaster takes a look at the replacement of bank notes with coins around the world.
DLRC is holding a major auction of DGS certified coins this Thursday- the Block Island Collection.
China is commemorating the first spacewalk with gold and silver coins scheduled to be issued on October 8, 2008.
If you need a break try this Funny Money Quiz from WalletPop. The questions are all regarding paper money and coins. I scored 13 out of 15.
NGC is expanding the release of their new holder. The new exterior and new label will now be used for all submissions. The full scale release of the EdgeView holder is scheduled for the first quarter of 2009. Here is some information and images of the new holder.
Coin World tells the story of the US Mint’s switch from silver to copper nickel clad coins in 1965 and some other subsequent composition studies.
And now for some notable auctions. An intriguing error coin. This no date Roosevelt Dime was multi struck on a fragment of alumnium.
Looking for leaf error coins? Here’s a sealed $500 Box of 2004-D Wisconsin Quarters.
I haven’t seen this before. It’s a one kilogram bar Copper Bullion Bar. The same seller also offers bars of Zinc and Brass. While these might make interesting conversation pieces or paperweights, they probably don’t make sense as an investment due to the high premium above metal value.
See you all tomorrow!
