May 17, 2012

October 29, 2010: America the Beautiful Quarters Designs, John Lennon Coins, Storing and Protecting Your Collection

Denali National Park Quarter

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles to wrap up the week! First, the CCAC reviews the design candidates for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters. Also, upcoming coin launch ceremonies, 2011 Mint Sets, the latest Coingrader Capsule, John Lennon coins from the British Royal Mint, [...]

October 27, 2010: US Mint Gold Coin Sales, Silver Market, Collecting Modern Coins

1977 Kennedy Half NGC MS 68

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and related articles from around the internet! First, this week’s US Mint sales report shows a continuing decline in sales for numismatic gold coins, with the drop for First Spouse Gold Coins the most dramatic. Also, DC & US Territories Silver [...]

October 25, 2010: Gold and Silver Articles, Mint State Morgan Dollars, Searching Nickel Rolls

1881-CC Morgan Dollar

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! Without any major U.S. coin releases, many recent stories deal with gold and silver prices or their impacts on coin prices. Today’s round up starts with precious metals commentary from Patrick Heller, two contrasting articles [...]

October 23, 2010: America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver, UK Coin Composition, Gold Investment

America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin

Welcome to Coin Update! Here’s one more round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet to wrap up the week! First, previewing one of the more anticipated US Mint products of the year, the America the Beautiful 5 ounce silver bullion coins. Also, US Mint bulk purchase program, Royal Mint coin [...]

October 20, 2010: Irish Barnyard Coin Series, Classic U.S. Coins, 1894-S Barber Dime

Barnyard Irish Coin

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, coverage of the launch ceremony for the new Barnyard coin series from the Central Bank of Ireland. Also, 2010 Proof Gold Eagle sales figures, potential future coins, coin shop with a bid [...]

October 18, 2010: Proof Gold and Silver Eagles, Coin Hoard Discoveries, Indian Head Cents

Jefferson's Liberty Gold Coin

Welcome back to Coin Update! We’re back after the weekend break with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, the latest column from Coingrader Capsule discusses slide marks and sliders. Also, wholesale prices for Proof Gold Eagles and Proof Silver Eagles fall after the release and announcement of current year [...]

October 15, 2010: Upcoming US Mint Products, 5-Star Generals Commemoratives, Royal Mint 50p Olympic Coins

2010 Proof Silver Eagle

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back to bring you another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a preview of the remaining numismatic products from the United States Mint through the end of the year, including the 2010 Proof Silver Eagle and America the Beautiful silver bullion coins. [...]

October 12, 2010: Proof Gold Eagle Sales, Cherry Picking Coins, Early Commemoratives

Illinois Centennial Half Dollar

Welcome back to Coin Update! We’re back with another roundup of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the debut sales numbers for the eagerly awaited 2010 American Gold Eagle Proof Coins. Also, etiquette for cherry pickers, 1932-D Washington Quarters with added mint marks, metal detecting finds, prices realized for absolute rarities, [...]

October 8, 2010: 2010 Proof Gold Eagle, Coin of the Year Nominees, Gold Rarities at Auction

Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back for one more round up of coin collecting news and articles before the weekend. First, the debut of the long awaited 2010 Proof American Gold Eagles from the United States Mint. Also, nominees for the 2011 Coin of the Year, finding National Park Quarters, Canadian penny elimination, US Mint [...]

October 5, 2010: Proof Silver Eagles Announced, Panama Pacific Exposition Coins, Barber Half Dollars

2010 Proof Gold Eagle

Welcome back to Coin Update! We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles form all over the internet! First, the big announcement that proof versions of the 2010 American Silver Eagle will be available for sale starting November 19. Also, the less noted cancellation of a few other collectible precious [...]