Welcome to Coin Update!
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 links…
At the time of writing this post, nearly every gold and platinum coin on the US Mint’s website is no longer available for sale. What’s going on?
According to the US Mint, the marketing campaign to promote circulation of Presidential Dollars is working. The latest tactic has armored trucks making local stops to encourage people to exchange dollar bills for coins.
Another dollar coin story. In the laundry business, dollar coins actually improve business and make customers happy.
In this brief local story, a long time coin dealers tells stories about how he got started and some of the ups and downs of the business.
Coming January 10, 2009, George Frederick Kolbe/Fine Numismatic Books will conduct an auction featuring many rare, original numismatic books.
The ANA seeks nominations for is 2009-2011 Board of Governors
And now for a few notable auctions. First, a worn but affordable 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar.
A complete set of 1986-2008 American Silver Eagles. All coins are graded NGC MS 69.
Have a great evening!
