Welcome back to Coin Update!
Time for another round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First, the launch of a new website to rate and review new coins. Also, gold continues to rise, sales figures for 2008 Unc & Proof Gold Eagles, the 2009 Lincoln Commemorative, US Mint security issue, ANA’s 2009 Portland National Money Show, adventures in spending dollar coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Today I launched a new website called Coin Review! You can use the site to provide ratings and reviews for US coins. The site has already started to attract some great reviews and commentary. Here is the page for the first 2009 Lincoln Cent design. What do you think of today’s coin image of the upcoming 2009 Louis Braille Commemorative? You can rate it on Coin Review.
Gold tops $980 per ounce today. This is still below the all time high in dollars, but the recent move has brought gold to new all time highs across many other world currencies.
For another perspective, Dave Harper is sticking by his prediction for $600 gold by the end of the year. If this comes to pass, he might be the only one who got it right.
A look at the most recent sales figures for 2008-W Proof & Uncirculated Gold Eagles. Since the post was written another one of the options has sold out.
Some very revealing information about the 2009 Lincoln Commemorative. Sales of the coin after four days are 177,722, meaning a sell out might take a while.
The US Mint acts to plug a security hole in their website. At the same time, issues related to shipping come to light.
Previewing the American Numismatic Association’s 2009 Portland National Money Show, which will include an 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar on display.
An amusing coin collector tale about trying to spend Native American Dollars purchased via the US Mint’s Direct Ship Program.
A collector account of the Lincoln Cent, including some interesting anecdotes about collecting coins in the 1950′s.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a $1,000 Mint Sewn Bag of 1999-D Delaware State Quarters.
Prices have apparently been weak for the 1995-W Proof Silver Eagle. Here’s the key date Proof Silver Eagle graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo starting low with no reserve.
And last, a complete set of 50 State Quarters First Day Covers. Most of these are no longer available from the US Mint.
That’s it for today. Have a great evening!
