December 16, 2008: National Park Quarter Opinions, Morgan Dollars

Welcome to Coin Update!

We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. Gold continues on its recent run above the $850. Also, some perspectives on the impending  National Park Quarters series, a coin quiz, branch mint proof Morgan Dollar, some new world coin issues, and notable auctions. On to the links…

After the Fed cut its target rate to a range of zero to 0.25%, the dollar fell and gold rallied in electronic trading to $857.50 per ounce.

Mint News Blog takes a look at the upcoming National Parks Quarters and the concept of rotating designs on circulating coinage. Next year there will actually be more coins with rotating designs than static designs.

What is your opinion on the National Park Quarter series? Join the discussion on Coin Network.

Test your knowledge with this Coin Quiz from NumismaticBlog.com. Some of the answers might surprise you.

Stella brings you some series facts for Morgan Dollars.

Speaking of Morgan Dollars, one of the great rarities of the series, an 1884-CC branch mint proof will be offered in January’s FUN auction.

In world coin news, Bulgaria issues a new commemorative gold coin for Boris I and Austria will issue a commemorative silver coin featuring Joseph Haydn.

And now for some notable auctions. First, the recently sold out 2008-W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set, already demanding a big premium.

A big lot of 48 original bank wrapped rolls of 1962 Jefferson Nickels.

And last a full set 1971-1978 Proof Eisenhower Dollars graded PCGS PR69DCAM. This includes all clad and 40% silver issues.

Have a great evening!