November 26, 2008: Martin Van Buren’s Liberty, UHR Gold Double Eagle, British Royal Mint For Sale?
Welcome back to Coin Update!
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 coming in 2009, Martin Van Buren's Liberty coins released, British Royal Mint possibly for sale, change carrying habits, US Coin Collecting group medal, and notable auctions. On to the links...
The New York Times covers the upcoming release of the Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle.
The US Mint has responded to collectors concerns about pricing. Apparently, there is a new pricing method in the works for 2009 that will be more responsive to precious metals fluctuations.
Only the one ounce 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle remains on sale at the US Mint. All of the other 2008 "W" Unc Plats are no longer available.
One last bit of news on the US Mint, the Martin Van Buren's Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin went on sale November 25th.
Amidst the global financial crisis, a possible sale of the British Royal Mint is reportedly being explored.
NGC certifies more than 300 coins including many ancient Greek and Roman rarities for the upcoming 20th anniversary auction to be held by Numismatica Genevensis SA.
Are change carrying habits generational? Here's an interesting article that briefly explores carrying change across generations.
An open letter to President-Elect Obama from Coin Collector's Blog regarding the likely appointment of a new US Mint Director.
The former MSN Group "US Coin Collecting" has produced a limited edition club medal. The group can now be found on Ning at http://uscoin.ning.com.
Silver Dollars continue to be in demand. High end mint state coins and coins solid for the grade continue to yield strong prices.
Don't forget to vote for the Coin of the Year over at Numismaster.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a lot of 10 2007-W $5 Uncirculated Gold Eagles all graded NGC MS 70 with the Early Releases designation.
Incredibly, here's an unopened 1950 US Proof Set.
And last, a 1914-D Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS64RB. A difficult date to find this nice.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
