Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with one more round up of coin collecting news and articles ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. First, prices for the US Mint’s numismatic gold coins seemingly should have been lowered this week, but remained unchanged. Also, First Spouse Gold Coins, 2011 Army Commemorative Coin designs, historical prices for the 1794 Silver Dollar, America the Beautiful Quarter mintages, popular gold coins, World Cup coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Even though gold fix prices and the published policy seemed to indicate otherwise, the US Mint did not reduce prices for numismatic gold coins this week.
Related coverage from Mint News Blog including some new information on the First Spouse Gold Coin series.
Coverage of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meeting where 2011 United States Army Commemorative coin designs were discussed.
A new article covering the recent discussions on the fate of the Canadian penny. According to the Finance Minster, “it’s an issue of when, not if, Canadians will have to round to the nearest nickel.”
David L. Ganz tracks the sales history for the 1794 Silver Dollar that recently sold for $7.85 million.
Production levels for the America the Beautiful Quarters Program look like they will be ridiculously lower than the levels seen for the 50 State Quarters Program.
From Doug Winter on CoinLink, a run down of the most popular gold coins, covering gold dollars, quarter eagles, and half eagles.
With the first gold vending machine placed in operation earlier this month, the Germany company behind the concept is churning out 50 gold machines per month to meet demand.
The obituary for Harry Eccleston, who worked as a bank note designer for the Bank of England, along with images of some of his work.
With World Cup time approaching, the Heritage Blog looks back to 1994 when the United States hosted the tournament and issued World Cup Commemorative coins to mark the occasion.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coin, which may take the new title for lowest mintage for the series. Here’s the uncirculated version in US Mint packaging and the proof version graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
Next, the Isabella Commemorative Quarter issued for the World’s Columbian Exposition. The coin is graded PCGS MS66 and has been approved by CAC.
Last, the 2008-W American Gold Eagle Uncirculated 4 Coin Set, which contains some important low mintage coins.
That’s it for this update. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
