December 2, 2008: 2006-2008 Uncirculated “W” Platinum Eagles, Obama Coin Warning
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We’re back with another round up of more coin collecting news! First, precious metals stage a rebound. Also, another quest to purchase physical gold and silver, mintages for all of the Uncirculated “W” Platinum Eagles, PNG warns on Obama coins, a new website design for the Royal Canadian Mint, numismatic props, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Gold rebounds from yesterday’s big decline. Silver and platinum were also up.
An interesting first hand account of someone trying to find some physical gold and silver to buy in Canada.
From Mint News Blog, a comparison of the sales figures for the 2006-2008 W Uncirculated Platinum Eagles. The 2008 mintages look like they will fall mostly between the 2006 and 2007 levels.
Following similar warnings, the PNG cautions against the so-called “coins” honoring President-elect Obama. From the releaes, these items “should be considered only as souvenirs and not viewed as rare coins or an investment.”
CoinLink presents 12 Great Values in the Rare Date Gold Market priced below $5,000.
CoinNews.net reviews the new website design for the Royal Canadian Mint.
Coins seem to be a favorite of magicians. Coin World looks at some common numismatic props.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a nice example of the classic 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent Error. It’s graded PCGS MS63RB.
The now sold out 2008-W Uncircualted Platinum Eagle 4 Coin Set. All coins are graded NGC MS 70.
And last, for anyone looking to buy gold in bulk. Here’s 10 oz. of Gold in the form of Ten 1 oz. Royal Canadian Mint Gold Bars.
Are there any future designs you would like to see featured on a US coin in the next 10 years?
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