Welcome to Coin Update!
We are back to bring you another round up of some of the most interesting and notable articles about coins and coin collecting from around the web! First, the sales end date has been announced for the US Mint’s 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin. Also, the 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle sells out, Louis Braille Commemorative coin sales end, changing coin grading standards, America’s currency, two articles on gold, the coin market, coin auction results, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint has announced that sales of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle will end on December 31, 2009. Here’s a post regarding the announcement on Mint News Blog, which includes a time line of the UHR from initial announcement through the projected end of sales.
The 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle has now sold out. Orders continue to be accepted on a waiting list basis.
In one final piece of US Mint related news, sales of the Louis Braille Silver Dollar will end today. As of the last reporting period, the US Mint had sold 217,874 coins, representing 54.5% of the maximum authorized mintage.
A Numismaster article on coin grading standards. It was written as a follow up to a previous article providing more color on how grading standards have changed over the years and what might be in store for the future.
Coin Collector’s Blog delivers part six of his series on Reforming America’s coins and currency. This latest article deals with currency and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Has gold kept up with inflation? Numerous recent mainstream media articles claim that it has not, and support this claim by calculating gold’s return since it’s 1980 peak. David L. Ganz sets the record straight.
Another article on gold that asks the question: Should You Buy Gold Now? The author lays out the case for and against gold, with more emphasis on the former.
Continuing the holiday tradition, there have been many reports anonymous donors dropping gold coins into Salvation Army kettles. Here’s a report of gold coins donated in Denver including a 1902 $20 Liberty Gold Coin and 1979 Gold Krugerrand.
Some of the highlights of the recently completed Heritage Auctions Houston U.S. Coin Sale, which was dominated by gold.
With the year drawing to a close, Doug Winter provides his thoughts on the coin market and where we are headed.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an auction for a weekend dealer’s better coin stock with over 800 coins included. The auction includes pictures of all the coins.
Next, a set that continues to be in high demand. The 2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set with all coins graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
Last, a nice example of an off center error. It’s a 75% off center Susan B. Anthony Dollar that includes the date.
That wraps up this week. Have a great weekend!
