Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back for a Friday round up of coin collecting news to bring you into the weekend! First, the price of gold reaches a record high (unfortunately not in US dollars). Also, the National Park Quarters series moves forward, sales figures for 2008-W Platinum Eagles and Gold Buffaloes, new Fiji coins, sunken treasure on the Discovery Channel, your holiday coin list, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The price of gold reaches a record high (in the United Kingdom).
It looks like we’re going to have another lengthy series of circulating commemorative quarters. The legislation for proposed National Park Quarters passed the Senate on Wednesday night and now awaits the President’s signature.
Mint News Blog examines the latest sales figures for the now sold out 2008-W Platinum Eagles and 2008-W Gold Buffalo coins.
David L. Ganz discusses the potential privatization of the Royal British Mint and its implications for the US Mint.
A story on the new coins in Fiji, which will have different sizes, weights, and metallic compositions than prior coins. Interestingly, the new coins can actually be identified by their edges. Different denominations use different patterns of serration.
On January 15, 2009, the Discovery Channel will be premiering its 11 part series hunting for sunken treasures with Odyssey Marine Exploration.
Bowers and Merena has acquired Ponterio & Associates, a firm which specializes in ancient and world coins and paper money.
About.com: Coins provides some coverage of banknotes, starting with the popular website Where’s George?
Results from a recent auction of non-US coins have shattered records, bringing $25.6 million, which was almost 75% more than pre-auction estimates.
CoinNews takes a look at some holiday coins from various world mints.
I can’t believe the holidays are almost here. What’s on your Christmas or Holiday Coin List?
And now for some notable auctions. First, the recently sold out 2008-W Proof Platinum Eagle 4 Coin Set, with all coins graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
Next, some incredible rainbow toning on the 1961 Franklin Half Dollar.
And last, a complete set of 1883-1912 Liberty Nickels, including the key dates.
Have a great weekend!
