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We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! Today, the US Mint began sales of the 2009 Platinum Eagle and Margaret Taylor First Spouse Coin. Also, the latest Coingrader Capsule, weekly US Mint sales report, a unique collection from Battle Creek Michigan, a new book on Gobrecht Dollars, PCGS website redesign, Canadian Poppy Quarters, unusual uses for gold, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint began sales of two major products today. The 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle went on sale, which represents the only platinum coin to be issued by the US Mint this year, as well as the most expensive 2009 product. The 2009 Margaret Taylor First Spouse Coin also went on sale, which represents the final release of the year for the series.
The latest edition of Coingrader Capsule has been published on Coin Update News. Read the article Counterfeit Coins and Third Party Coin Grading.
A story about a collection of nearly 300 bills, coins, and tokens from Battle Creek, Michigan, which were painstakingly collected over three decades by a former mayor.
Heritage has released the most complete new book on Gobrecht Dollars. The new book is “intended for the general numismatist that is looking for a deeper understanding of these fascinating coins.”
The latest weekly sales report is available for United States Mint products. Sales of gold coins continued to be strong amidst continually rising prices.
PCGS has redesigned their website in an effort to make the site cleaner and easy to find information. A video has been posted on the home page, which introduces the new design and some of the changes.
Quarters issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2004 featuring a bright red poppy flower, apparently led to suspicions of espionage via “nanotechnology” hidden in the coins.
Results from the 74th Anniversary Coin and Currency Sale held by Stacks in Baltimore.
A different kind of gold story. Here’s a look at unusual uses for gold.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a James K. Polk Presidential Dollar with Missing Edge Lettering authenticated and graded PCGS MS65. While this error was common for the first few releases of the series, it has become scarce for later releases.
Next, a registry collection of 1936-2009 Proof Lincoln Cents. The set includes some early cameo proofs and some of the tough SMS cameo coins.
Last, an auction for all of the recent American Eagle Anniversary Sets featuring reverse proof coins. This includes the 20th Anniversary Gold Eagle Set, 20th Anniversary Silver Eagle Set, and 10th Anniversary Platinum Eagle Set.
That’s it for today!
