Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of stories and articles on coins and coin collecting. First, examining some of the misleading mainstream media statements about gold. Also, price decreases for US Mint gold coins, the Mark Twain commemorative coin, the palladium bullion coin proposal, Australian rarity goes up for sale, three cent piece history, candidates for the ANA Board of Governors, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Barry Stuppler, President of the ANA, has issued a press release hoping to dispel some of the “false, misleading” statements about gold frequently seen in the media.
After a recent pull back in the price of gold, the prices for US Mint gold coins have been reduced. The UHR is now priced at $1,239, the second lowest price since it was first offered.
An article from a Hannibal, Missouri news site about the proposed Mark Twain Commemorative. The end of the article is somewhat amusing. They hope to have the coin issued in 2010 even though the commemorative coin releases for the Boy Scouts and Veterans Disabled for Life have already been approved. Quote: “Maybe there is somebody behind the scenes working so maybe it can be switched.”
What do you think of the proposal for a palladium bullion coin with the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle design?
The Proof 1930 Australian copper penny has just been offered for sale. It is expected to sell for around 2 million dollars.
Certified Collectibles Group, parent company of NGC and NCS, has formed an alliance in Taiwan to create a local submission center.
On Numismaster, a brief look at the history of the Three-Cent Piece.
Odyssey Marine Exploration says their public image has improved after the 12 part series on the Discovery Channel.
The ANA announces the 17 candidates for the Board of Governors.
And now for some notable auctions. A common Morgan Dollar in an uncommon grade from the Binion Collection. It’s the 1888 Morgan Dollar NGC MS 67.
Next, NGC has been giving some of the UHR Double Eagles a “PL” designation for “Proof Like.” These coins are bringing big premiums. Here is the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin graded NGC MS 70 PL.
A complete Lincoln Cent Collection from 1909 to 1972 including the key dates like the 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and even 1922 Plain. The listing includes loads of pictures and close ups of the keys.
