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January 30, 2009: Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar, PNG Scholarship Contest, Blue Baron Shipwreck

January 30, 2009: Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar, PNG Scholarship Contest, Blue Baron Shipwreck

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We have another round up of coin collecting news to take you into the weekend! First, gold reaches a six month high. Information on the upcoming 2009 Lincoln Commemorative, District of Columbia Quarter, PNG Scholarship Contest, the richest shipwreck in history, new coins from the Perth Mint, and notable auctions. On [...]

January 28, 2009: Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Sales Figure, 2008 Proof Gold Eagle Sales Surges

January 28, 2009: Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Sales Figure,  2008 Proof Gold Eagle Sales Surges

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We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. First, the WSJ on the price of gold. Also, 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin sales figures and shipping dates, coin book review, coin market observations, CAC stickered coins, PCGS’s First Day of Issue designation, and [...]

January 26, 2009: Washington DC Quarter Launch, Sold Out US Mint Products, National Coin Week

January 26, 2009: Washington DC Quarter Launch, Sold Out US Mint Products, National Coin Week

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We’re back with another timely round up of coin collecting news! The first 2009 quarter honoring the District of Columbia entered circulation today. Also, three more US Mint products join the ranks of the sold out, the US Mint release schedule, National Coin Week, coin related promotion, coin giveaway for students, Girl [...]

January 24, 2009: UHR Double Eagle on Sale, US Mint and Gold, Collector’s Universe Activist Investor

January 24, 2009: UHR Double Eagle on Sale, US Mint and Gold, Collector's Universe Activist Investor

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We have a weekend update of coin collecting news from around the web, as yesterday I was doing some babysitting. First, two stories on gold as the price jumps to a three month high. Also, the opening day for the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, eBay’s quarterly results, Collector’s Universe’s activist investor, [...]

January 21, 2008: Ultra High Relief Gold Coin Released Tomorrow, Coin Design

January 21, 2008: Ultra High Relief Gold Coin Released Tomorrow, Coin Design

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The day before the launch of the Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle seems to have been a relatively quiet day for coin collecting news. Here are a few stories worth noting starts with one each on silver and gold. Also coin survey results and reflections on the Ultra High Relief, coin [...]

January 20, 2009: Ultra High Relief 6 to 9 Months for Shipping, National Coin Week Theme

January 20, 2009: Ultra High Relief 6 to 9 Months for Shipping, National Coin Week Theme

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We have a quick round up of coin collecting news from around the web before signing off for the night. First, breaking news that the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin might carry a 6 to 9 month shipping delay. Also, NGC and PCGS submission guidelines for the UHR, coin buying [...]

January 19, 2009: ClickCoins.com Launched, Obama Inaugural Medallion, NASA Coins

January 19, 2009: ClickCoins.com Launched, Obama Inaugural Medallion, NASA Coins

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We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First, a new coin website that will hopefully become your home page! Also, a hoard of gold coins discovered in the UK, the first coin bill, the Obama Inaugural Medallion, complimentary copy of The Planchet, [...]

January 15, 2009: Free Coin Contest, NYINC and FUN, Gold Confiscation?

January 15, 2009: Free Coin Contest, NYINC and FUN, Gold Confiscation?

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We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the web. First, a story on the potential for another gold confiscation. Also, a free coin contest from Coin Network, the US Mint’s official press release on the new pricing policy, challenge coins, the Royal British Mint design contest, more [...]

January 14, 2009: 2008 Bullion Coin Sales, US Mint Price Policy, Coin Market Reports

January 14, 2009: 2008 Bullion Coin Sales, US Mint Price Policy, Coin Market Reports

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We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First, the final 2008 bullion sales numbers from the US Mint and a comprehensive report on gold and silver. Also, 2009 Native American Dollars go on sale again, US Mint’s new pricing policy, coin design contest, 1893-S [...]

January 12, 2009: US Mint Repricing, FUN Convention Recap, 2009 Royal Canadian Mint Coins

January 12, 2009: US Mint Repricing, FUN Convention Recap, 2009 Royal Canadian Mint Coins

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We hope you enjoyed your weekend! Now its time for another coin collecting news round up from around the web! First, gold falls as the picture for platinum brightens. Also, the US Mint’s first repricing of 2009, FUN convention wrap up, a possible change shortage in the UK, Treasure Quest this week, [...]