Welcome back to Coin Update!
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 Morgan Dollar, coin market reports following FUN, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Wondering how many bullion coins the United States Mint sold in 2008? Here’s a summary of the final 2008 sales numbers for gold, silver, and platinum bullion coins.
A detailed report on gold and silver, including ETFs, positioning of futures traders, and premiums for physical gold and silver.
The 2009 Native American Dollar Rolls go on sale at the US Mint tomorrow, but don’t forget the Direct Ship rolls available at face value, which are already on sale.
On Monday, the US Mint made one of the first of many possible price adjustments under its new pricing policy. Here is a summary of reactions to the new policy.
The Royal British Mint launches a competition to design the 50 pence coins for the 2012 Olympic Games.
The story of an 1893-S Morgan Dollar purchased for only $8.
Heritage Auction Galleries posted over $65 million in combined sales at FUN and NYINC.
Two coin market reports following FUN. The first from Legend Numismatics and the second from David Lawrence Rare Coins.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a Silver Eagle Green Monster Box. The box contains 25 rolls or 20 coins for a total of 500 Silver Eagles!
Another big lot. Here are 10 2008 American Gold Eagle one ounce coins.
Last, a stunning Double Denomination error coin. It’s a 1986 Lincoln Cent struck on a 1985 Roosevelt Dime.
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