February 3, 2009: Odyssey Marine Exploration Discovery, New Zealand Mint, Historical State Quarters

Welcome back to Coin Update!

We're back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. First, gold measures a two day decline after its recent strong move. Also, Cash4Gold in the Super Bowl, Ultra High Relief Double Eagle update, another shipwreck discovery, the New Zealand Mint, Historical State Quarters, the 1916-D Lincoln Cent, and notable auctions. On to the links...

Following a strong move, which brought the price of gold above $900, gold falls for a second day, receding back below the $900 level.

If you didn't hear about it already, Cash4Gold had a Super Bowl Ad. See the ad on You Tube. A few days before CoinCollector.org warned about the company's practices.

Another update on the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagles. Sales momentum has definitely stalled, and shipping dates continue to slip forward.

Another shipwreck discovery is made public. This time it's Odyssey Marine Exploration's discovery of the H.M.S. Victory, which might contain four tons of gold coins.

A story on the New Zealand Mint and the strong demand for their Gold Kiwi coins.

In Canada, a coin related protest attracts a disapproving call from the Royal Canadian Mint.

We've seen top ten lists of the best and worst State Quarters. Here's a Top Ten List of the most Historical State Quarters.

Highlights from Bowers and Merena's two January auctions, with over $6.3 million realized.

CoinWorld takes a look at the 1914-D Lincoln Cent, which has the third lowest mintage in the series.

And now for some notable auctions. Did you realize that the style of the coin holder could demand a huge premium? This relatively common Washington Quarter is housed in an NGC 1st generation black holder and has been bid up to $1,000!

Still the key dates of the Platinum Eagle series. Here is the 2006-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle 4 Coin Set, all coins graded NGC MS 70.

Last, a 2000-P Virginia State Quarter Error, off center with a straight clip. It's graded MS66 by PCGS.