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November 26, 2008: Martin Van Buren’s Liberty, UHR Gold Double Eagle, British Royal Mint For Sale?

November 26, 2008: Martin Van Buren's Liberty, UHR Gold Double Eagle, British Royal Mint For Sale?

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Sorry for the slight time off. My wife and I went on a brief vacation to celebrate our 2nd Anniversary. Now it’s time for another round up of coin collecting news! First, the upcoming Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle. Also, a new pricing method for the US Mint is [...]

November 21, 2008: Perth Mint Suspends Gold, US Mint Sold Out Coins

November 21, 2008: Perth Mint Suspends Gold, US Mint Sold Out Coins

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Here’s a late Friday round up of coin collecting news stories from around the web. First, important developments with gold- the Perth Mint suspends orders as the price surges towards $800. Also, coin scarcity in Argentina, more sold out coins at the US Mint,  Civil Rights Commemoratives, and 2009 Lincoln Cent. On [...]

November 20, 2008: Low Premium Silver, 2009 Lincoln Commemorative, PCGS Genuine Service

November 20, 2008: Low Premium Silver, 2009 Lincoln Commemorative, PCGS Genuine Service

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Each day we bring you a round up of the most interesting or important coin collecting stories from around the web! First, a new concept for buying and selling gold and a source of low premium silver. Also, 2009 Lincoln Commemorative designs are released, the 10th Anniversary Platinum Eagle Set returns, PCGS [...]

November 19, 2008: Fake PCGS Slab Diagnostics, Eliasberg 1889-CC Morgan Dollar

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Here’s a round up of some of the most important or interesting coin collecting stories from around the web! First, another mainstream story about the current situation for gold. Also, diagnostics on fake PCGS slabs, State Quarter rumors and misconceptions, an unbelievable 1889-CC Morgan Dollar, 2011 Army Commemorative Coins, and notable auctions. [...]

November 17, 2008: US Mint Last Chance Sale, Million Dollar 1893-S Morgan Dollar

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We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Now it’s time for another round up of coin collecting news. First, a metal detector discovery in the Netherlands. Also, some products already sold out at the US Mint’s Last Chance Sale, Direct Ship Presidential Dollars, thoughts on eBay’s recent changes, State Quarter Poll, [...]

November 13, 2008: US Mint Products Return, Economy and Coin Collecting

November 13, 2008: US Mint Products Return, Economy and Coin Collecting

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Here’s your daily round up of coin collecting news from all over the internet. To start, one story each on gold and silver. US Mint gold and platinum products return with new prices, the economy and coin collecting, Liberty Seated Half Dollars, an impressive Roosevelt Dime collection, and notable auctions. On to [...]

November 12, 2008: US Mint Products Not Available, Numismatic Book Auction

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We’re here to bring you another daily round up of coin collecting news. First, gold and platinum products go missing from the US Mint’s website. Also, the Presidential Dollar armored truck campaign, ups and downs of a coin dealer, numismatic book auction, ANA seeks board nominations, and notable auctions. On to the [...]

November 11, 2008: US Mint Product Elimination Reactions, Astronomy Coins

November 11, 2008: US Mint Product Elimination Reactions, Astronomy Coins

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We’re back with another daily round up of coin collecting news! Some interesting reactions to yesterday’s news about the US Mint’s surprising product eliminations. Also Veteran’s Day numismatically, ANA Presidential race, Collectors Universe and Odyssey Marine Exploration financial results, astronomy coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Gold, silver, and platinum all [...]

November 10, 2008: US Mint Product Offerings Slashed, Coin of the Year Nominees

November 10, 2008: US Mint Product Offerings Slashed, Coin of the Year Nominees

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We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! Some notable stories on gold and silver. Big new at the US Mint as they announce a huge reduction in the number of product offerings and a special “Last Chance Sale.” Also, CoinStar offer, PVC contamination, ANA’s Coin [...]

November 7, 2008: Gold Short Squeeze, NGC Ancients, 1844-O Proof Gold Eagle

November 7, 2008: Gold Short Squeeze, NGC Ancients, 1844-O Proof Gold Eagle

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Here’s your round up of coin collecting news for Thursday and Friday! I’ve seen at least a few predictions for a big short squeeze for gold. Also, NGC launches a new division NGC Ancients, State Quarters Map memories, US Mint sell out, world coins, 1844-O Proof Gold Eagle, and notable auctions. [...]