Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with one more round up of coin collecting news and articles to bring you into the weekend. First, complete sales figures for the First Spouse Gold Coins and the opening sales figures for the 2010-W Proof Gold Buffalo. Also, praise for PCGS, world’s largest gold coin goes to auction, error coins, 1932-D Washington Quarter information, gold performance in post-summer months, demand for Gold Sovereigns and Brittanias, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A run down of the last reported sales figures for all releases of the First Spouse Gold Coin series, along with some thoughts on the long running debate as to whether low mintages will eventually translate into higher values.
The first sales figures for the 2010 Proof Gold Buffalo are available. As many expected, the starting pace of sales is slower than last year.
In the latest Coingrader Capsule, Michael Bugeja offers some praise for PCGS’s consistency and customer service.
The 2007 $1,000,000 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, which contains 100 kilos of gold and holds the title as the world’s largest gold coin, is set to be auctioned in Vienna on June 25.
Error coins haven’t been in the headlines lately. Dave Harper provides some thoughts and mentions a possible error discovery within an America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set.
Park Avenue Numismatics acquired and sold one of the finest known 1854-O $20 Liberty Type 1 Double Eagles.
PCGS shares their information from CoinFacts on the key date 1932-D Washington Quarter.
Taco Bell is asking the Federal Reserve to circulate more $2 bills, although it’s more of a marketing ploy than a serious request.
Over the past several years, June and July have been good months to buy gold. Gains were recorded for the post-summer period for nine out of the past ten years.
In Britain, there has been a run on Gold Sovereigns and Britannia coins. These coins are exempt from capital gains tax since they are UK legal tender.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the key date 1916-D Mercury Dime graded PCGS XF45. The auction started at 99 cents with no reserve.
The first 2010 nickels have recently surfaced. Here are the current auctions for 2010 Jefferson Nickels.
Last, the 2006-W American Gold Eagle 4 Coin Uncirculated Set. These are the coins struck on burnished blanks with the “W” mint mark.
That’s it for this update. Have a great weekend!
