Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of the latest coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a sneak peak at the upcoming America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Sets. Also, collector-made First Day Coin Covers, US Mint sales report, CCAC on Twitter, US currency redesign, the Canadian penny, coins of different type with the same date, CICF report, numismatic crimes, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Here’s a first look at the 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Sets, which will come in newly designed packaging. The clad and silver versions of the set are scheduled for release in May.
Since the US Mint will not be producing First Day Coin Covers for the America the Beautiful Quarters Coin Series, one collector decided to make them on his own. Read about the creation of the Hot Springs Quarter First Day Coin Cover.
The latest weekly sales report of US Mint products show the debut figures for the Mint’s Hot Springs Quarter products and updated numbers on the Boy Scouts Silver Dollars.
A member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee provided Twitter updates while the latest meeting was in progress. View the “tweets” from April 27th on this Twitter page.
Newsweek takes a different angle on the recent redesign of the $100 bill. After observing that the portraits of the Founding Fathers appeared younger with each redesign, they consulted a plastic surgeon for his opinion.
Report of the discovery in Egypt of a hoard of bronze coins dating back to the the reign of King Ptolemy III (243 BC to 222 BC).
The penny debate moves north. A Canadian Senate Committee recently debated the usefulness and cost of Canada’s one cent coin.
Part three of the PCGS article series “same date, different type.” This time the focus moves to the 19th century with four instances caused by the switch to the Liberty Seated design.
A report from Numismatic News on the Chicago International Coin Fair, which was held from April 22-25.
CoinLink on the recovery of $95,000 worth of rare Chinese coins that were stolen from a Los Angeles area business owner.
And now for some notable auctions. First, to go with one of today’s stories, the collector created Hot Springs National Park First Day Coin Covers.
Next, a higher grade example of the popular 1918 Illinois Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar, which portrays Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The coin is graded NGC MS 66 and has attracted 39 bids and counting.
Last, the 1999-W $10 Gold Eagle struck on unfinished proof dies. This coin seems underrated, as it rarely come along.
That’s it for today. Have a great evening!
