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Here’s comes another round of up coin collecting news and articles from various sources around the internet! First, one of the Andrew Jackson’s Liberty Gold Coins has sold out. Also, James K. Polk Dollars prepare to go on sale, the Disabled Veterans Silver Dollar design is scheduled to be unveiled, Formative Years double die varieties, the Brasher Doubloon lawsuit, panning for gold, dollar symbolism, coin collecting in a recession, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Unexpectedly, the proof version of the Andrew Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin has sold out at the US Mint. The uncirculated version of the coin remains on sale.
The James K. Polk Presidential Dollar Rolls will go on sale at the US Mint tomorrow. The Mint is also expected to offer the rolls through the Direct Ship Program.
From Coin Update News, the US Mint will unveil the designs for the 2010 Disabled Veterans Silver Dollar later this week.
The number of Formative Years Double Die Varieties is now up to sixty. Ken Potter reviews some of the more significant ones for Numismatic News.
The LA Times covers a lawsuit related to a unique Brasher Doubloon. The lawsuit centers around information provided which suggests that this coin may have been the first coin made under the weight standards established under by the Coinage Act of 1793. Or to put it another way, “the first coin made for circulation under a law of the United States.”
Was it the Sacagawea Dollars or was it too much change? This is a story about 3 year old and 6 year old girls who tried to pay for purchases with quarters and dollar coins from their piggy banks. The Target clerk refused to accept the coins.
USA Today writes about panning for gold with some anecdotes and specifics on the process. There have been numerous stories on this subject over the past year.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is taking the first steps towards making our currency more accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Numismaster covers the results of their study evaluating various options.
More on currency. Here’s an explanation on the symbolism of the dollar bill.
A suggestion from Dave Harper for collectors who might be feeling the pinch of the recession: Spend time, not money. Use this as an opportunity to learn something new or expand your knowledge of the hobby.
And now for some notable auctions. To go with one of today’s stories, the 2008-W Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
Key date gold for a popular series. The 1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle graded PCGS MS60.
Last, the 2008-W Proof American Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set. This one is in the original US Mint packaging.
