Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, new products and the second launch ceremony for the America the Beautiful Quarters series. Also, 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagles, circulating dollar coins, the vending industry on coin composition changes, profile of Heritage Auction Galleries, viewpoint from a Young Numismatist, the “Granite Lady”, and notable auctions.
New products are announced for the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, although they probably aren’t as exciting as they could be.
Details for the launch ceremony for the next coin in the series, the Yellowstone National Park Quarter, are also announced.
The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin and the current values on the retail market.
A former state Representative from Georgia is on a personal campaign to circulate dollar coins. This article states that he has circulated 10,000 of the coins since he started his campaign this year.
The vending industry weighs in on the proposed composition changes for U.S. coins. According to this article, they don’t care what the coins are made of, as long as they work in the machines.
An interesting Q&A that covers the legality of scanning or reproducing U.S. currency, even for educational purposes.
In Vietnam, there is an exceptionally cash-based economy and coins won’t circulate. The article states that the government issued coins a few years ago, but nobody will accept them.
A profile of Heritage Auction Galleries from Private Wealth Magazine that discusses some of the factors important to the company’s remarkable growth such as their website, technology, and the collecting mindset of their principals.
Some highlights from the upcoming Heritage Long Beach auction, including a 1916 Double Die Buffalo Nickel and 1944-D Lincoln cent struck on a steel planchet.
Numismatic News shares the viewpoint of a Young Numismatist on dealer behaviors towards YN’s.
Part one of a three part series exploring the Old San Francisco Mint or “The Granite Lady.”
And now for some notable auctions. First, the classic key date 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS65RD in an old rattler holder. The same seller actually has three more 1909-S VDB Cents up for auction with no reserve.
Next, a 2006 South Dakota Quarter Error, struck five times and broadstruck. The coin is authenticated by PCGS, but slabbed as Genuine due to scratches on the reverse.
Last, a complete Indian Gold Quarter Eagle Set with all coins graded MS62 or MS63 by PCGS or NGC.
That wraps up another update!
