November 17, 2009: Presidency Lincoln Cent Launch Ceremony, Gold Buying Activity, COTY Nominations
Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First, a report from the launch ceremony of the 2009 Lincoln Presidency Cent. Also, the increased buying activity for gold, Coin of the Year nominations, Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin final mintages, Medal of Honor coins, coin club president interview, Baltimore Coin Show market report, symbolism on coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Last week, the US Mint held the launch ceremony for the final 2009 Lincoln Cent design. Here’s a report with photos from Les Peters who attended the official launch ceremony in Washington DC.
More from Coin Update News:
Steve Irwin $1 Coin from Royal Australian Mint
An article linked last week mentioned that gold buying activity was still somewhat restrained. Here’s a much different perspective which describes lines out the door, phones ringing off the hook, and stores almost bare of larger bullion priced gold coins. This occurred on the Monday following the big gains posted by gold and silver on Friday.
The Coin of the Year Nominees have been announced. Nominated United States coins include the Hawaii Quarter, Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Coin, 2008 Platinum Eagle, 2008 Bald Eagle Half Dollar, and 2008 Silver Eagle.
Another batch of final mintages for 2008 coins following last week’s revised numbers of gold, silver, and platinum coins. Here are the 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coin final mintages.
Some Washington Whispers on the recently approved Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program and some reflections from Rep. Christopher Carney and Sen. John Kerry.
A local story on the President of the Augusta Coin Club with some anecdotes from the club’s biannual coin shows.
CoinLink has the Baltimore Coin Show Market Report from Legend Numismatics.
A branch mint proof 1884-CC Morgan Dollar will be the highlight of the upcoming Heritage Auctions Houston Rare U.S. Coin Auction held in December.
The Heritage Blog discusses different interpretations of symbolism on coins, specifically the reverse designs featuring chains on Fugio Cents and Chain Cents.
A coin/science story. Researchers have found that counterfeit euro coins can be easily and cheaply detected by using an optical mouse sensor.
And now for some notable auctions. Prices for some 2008 coins have moved up considerably following the recent release of adjusted mintage figures. Here is the 2008-W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set.
Another set that has seen increased interest and prices, the 2008 Proof Gold Eagle 4 Coin Set.
Last, a low mintage coin of yesteryear. The 1936 Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS PR65. This coin had a mintage of just 3,901.
That’s it for today. Have a great evening!
