February 9, 2010: Union Shield Cent Launch, Coin Market Report, World’s Largest Gold Coin
Welcome back to Coin Update!
We're back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from a variety of sources around the internet. First, the launch ceremony for the 2010 Lincoln Cent. Also the 2010 Presidential Dollar Proof Set, NGC Star designation, market report following the Long Beach show, cleaning ancient coins, the world's largest gold coin, Carson City gold coins, selling your collection, and notable auctions. On to the links...
On Thursday, the United States Mint will hold the 2010 Union Shield Lincoln Cent launch ceremony in Springfield, Illinois. Will it attract as many attendees as some of last year's 2009 Lincoln Cent ceremonies?
On the same date, the 2010 Presidential Dollar Proof Set will be released. The set includes the proof version of the 2010 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dollar, which is expected to be popular.
The latest Coingrader Capsule examines the NGC Star Designation.
Legend Numismatics market report from the 2010 Winter Long Beach show.
A wonderful post from a blog focused on ancient coin collecting and conservation. In a very approachable fashion, it describes the process and some experiences cleaning ancient coins.
A teenager's cycling design has been chosen to appear on one of the new Olympic 50p coins issued by the British Royal Mint.
A German company plans to make the world's largest gold coin, weighing 3,333 ounces. This coin would replace the 100 kilo Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, which is the current largest.
After hearing complaints that TD Bank's free coin counting machines were under-counting, a Philadelphia Daily News columnist goes undercover to investigate.
The owner of a coin store in Carson City, explains why Carson City Gold is one of his favorite collecting genres.
If you are considering selling some of your coins, here are five basic steps you should follow to avoid the most common mistakes.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a 2001-P Sacagawea Dollar Error Coin that has been double struck with the second strike largely broadstruck. It's received a grade of PCGS MS67.
The full 10th Anniversary Gold Eagle Set, including the 1995-W Proof Silver Eagle, with all coins graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo in a multi coin holder.
Last, a set of 1986 to 2008 Proof Silver Eagles, with all coins graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo.
See you next update!
