Welcome back to Coin Update!
Here’s a round up of coin collecting news and articles to take you into the weekend! First, some local press coverage of the third redesigned 2009 penny launch in Springfield, Illinois. Also, the US Mint has quietly altered the finish used on this year’s proof coins, the latest Mint Stats, Cash 4 Gold review, 1968-S Lincoln Cents, accidental fortunes, 2010 Perth Mint bullion, quarter roll search results, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A report from a local paper in Springfield, Illinois on yesterday’s 2009 Lincoln Cent “Professional Life” launch ceremony. It includes some interesting background on the selection of the design. After a design featuring Lincoln reading a book was selected by committee, the architect behind the Old State Capitol restoration contacted Senator Dick Durbin, who contacted Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson and convinced him to use the alternate design.
Many people have noticed, but I don’t think there has been any widespread reporting about it. The 2009 US Proof Sets feature a new “frostier” finish.
Numismaster gives us the latest Mint Stats indicating the sales figures for United States Mint products. UHR Double Eagle once again posted big gains, but slowed down from last week’s surge.
Over on Coin Update News, I wrote a Cash 4 Gold Review. After a bit of calculating, I determined that we were paid 18% of the gold’s value.
More from Coin Update News:
2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life Design Reviews
US mint’s 2009 Lincoln Cent Professional Life Two Roll Sets on Sale
An interesting Lincoln related article from Paul M. Green, recalling the 1968-S Lincoln Cent. A coin that is not scarce, but has some interesting history nonetheless.
A cache 108,000 Roman Coins discovered almost 30 years ago, continues to reveal new information about ancient coins. A two year study has just been completed.
These are always fun to read. Stories of six people who accidentally found a fortune. The stories involve coins, diamonds, the Declaration of Independence, and artwork.
The line up of 2010 Australian Bullion Coins is unveiled by the Perth Mint. Last year, I picked up my first Silver Koala. This year, I plan to pick up the Silver Kookaburra as well.
An interesting report on the contents of four quarter rolls searched by a collector. The four rolls contained 39 out of the 50 State Quarters.
And now for some notable auctions. First, for anyone who was not able to attend one of the coin exchange locations, 2009 Professional Life Cent Rolls are already available on eBay.
The key date 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter graded NGC AU 53. This coin had a mintage of just 52,000.
Among the popular 2008 Gold Buffalo Coins, this is the 2008-W $50 Proof Gold Buffalo NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
That’s it for this update. Have a great weekend!
