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 designs, ICTA forms a questionable committee, Mike Ellis will run for the ANA Board of Governors, Long Beach Auction lots, this week's coin survey, and notable auctions. On to the links...

According to this article, there remarkably little silver bullion actually available in the world due to industrial consumption, and an even smaller amount available for sale.

This day in history, on January 21, 1980 gold reached a peak price of $850 per ounce. Gold is right around the same level today.

Results from the survey: Will you buy the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle? Plus some mixed feelings on the eve of the coin release, scheduled to happen tomorrow at 12:00 Noon ET.

A video from PCGS on the Ultra High Relief.

Susan Headley talks coin design and explores the process for the US Mint's Artistic Infusion Program.

Why has ICTA formed a committee to recommend candidates for a new US Mint Director?

Mike Ellis, who you may know as a DGS grader, announces that he will run for the ANA Board of Governors.

Auction lots for the Heritage Long Beach Auction have been posted.

And now for some notable auctions. The price for this key date commemorative seems to be soft lately. Pick up the 1997-W Jackie Robinson Gold Commemorative NGC MS69.

Another key date, the 1893-S Morgan Dollar PCGS XF45.

Before you go, take this week's coin survey which appears below.

Discuss results in the Coin Survey Group