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October 7, 2008: US Mint Halts Some Gold & Platinum Eagles, Restoring Liberty on Coins
By admin | October 7, 2008
Welcome to another edition of Coin Update!
We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news. First, the US Mint halts production of some gold and platinum bullion coins. Also, the CCAC recommends that Liberty be restored on circulating coinage, economic turmoil and coins, American Gold Buffalo coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Gold continues to rise on “safe haven buying.”
Meanwhile, the US Mint halts Gold & Platinum Eagle Production for some bullion coins citing unprecented demand. They will concentrate on producing bullion one ounce Gold and Silver Eagles. This will likely have impacts on collector versions of the bullion coins.
Dave Harper provides an opinion on what will follow this news.
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee has proposed restoring the allegorical Liberty figure on circulating US coinage.
What will the recent economic turmoil bring for coin collecting? CoinValues sees a divergence in values between high end and low end coins.
The ANA Treasurer steps down.
Did you know that the current American Buffalo 24 karat Gold Coins more closely resemble James Earle Fraser’s design than the original nickel? CoinWorld has the full story.
Everyone likes a top ten list. Here are the top ten rarest Liberty Head Half Eagles as posted on CoinLink.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a 2000 Lincoln Cent Die Cap Error with a deep, bottle cap like shape.
Here’s a full collection of all 100 circulation strike State Quarters housed in a Dansco album. The Buy It Now price is very reasonable.
It’s a trifecta! The 20th Anniversary Silver Eagle set with all coins graded NGC PF 70, including the reverse proof.
See you all tomorrow!
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