Happy Holidays Everyone and welcome back to Coin Update!
There have been a number of significant events in the world of coin collecting, so I wanted to provide one last update before I am off to celebrate the holiday. Two brief articles on gold and silver, the National Park Quarters are signed into law, some reactions from supporters and opponents of the series, 2009 First Spouse Gold Coin Designs, a call for coin blogs, gold coin treasure found, the Coin of the Year, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A sign of the times… the emergence of mall kiosks set up to buy gold. According to the article, the kiosks pay about $308 per ounce of gold.
A technical look at the price of silver. Is the recent pull back offering silver investors “one of the greatest opportunities of our time”?
Yesterday, the President signed H.R. 6184 into law, which will create a new program of National Park Quarters.
The National Park Quarters certainly seem to be divisive amongst coin collectors. Susan Headley reviews a mix of reader reactions to the series. Mint News Blog summarizes some main points of the supporters and opponents of the series.
The US Mint unveils the designs for the 2009 First Spouse Gold Coins. At the end of this post you will also find a slide show displaying the obverse and reverse designs for all five upcoming coins.
Do you have a coin blog? If so, consider joining the new group of coin collecting bloggers that has started over on Coin Network.
A letter from Mark Salzberg, Chairman of NGC, providing some of NGC’s 2008 highlights and events to look for in 2009.
The Royal Canadian Mint wraps up its Centennial Year celebration with a high note.
News of treasure unearthed by an amateur British archaeologist. Nearly 300 gold coins from the 7th century were found.
Numismaster provides an update after the first round of Coin of the Year balloting.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a 1938 Walking Liberty Half PCGS PR65. The same seller has the remaining 1938 proof coins also available.
A big lot of 16 Sealed 2008-W Uncirculated $10 Gold Buffalo coins.
Last the popular key date coin, 1932-D Washington Quarter PCGS MS63.
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