Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back, after a short break, with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, the latest US Mint sales report shows increases for gold products, likely purchased ahead of a recent price increase. Also, the final release for the America the Beautiful Quarters Program for this year, opportunities in modern commemorative coins, WSJ on the Franklin Mint, Perth Mint live bullion pricing, Stack’s New York International Sale, rare gold coin series performance, 2011 COTY images, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The latest US Mint sales report shows an increase for nearly all gold numismatic products. Sales of the 2010 Proof Gold Buffalo are approaching the 40,000 level.
On Monday, the Mount Hood National Forest Quarter bags and rolls went on sale at the US Mint. Compared to the prior State Quarter series, these coins are much more difficult to locate through circulation channels.
David L. Ganz describes what coins he believes are the most likely areas of profit in the coming years, highlighted by lower mintage uncirculated modern commemorative coins.
A Wall Street Journal article focusing on the Franklin Mint, specifically the display of a 2.2 gold and diamond encrusted Taj Mahal coin manufactured by the Monnaie de Paris.
The Perth Mint of Australia has started a new website where gold and silver bullion can be purchased at live prices. According to the FAQ section, they currently only ship to Australia, although international shipping will be added in the near future.
An article discussing the elimination of one and two cent coins in Ireland, and possible implications.
Previews of two Argentine rarities included in Stack’s New York International Sale in January.
In the first annual DWN Rare Gold Coin Market Heat Index, Doug Winter discusses how specific rare gold coin series have been doing during 2010.
This Numismater article is adapted from a speech recently delivered by Patrick Heller, which outlines many reasons to expect higher gold and silver prices.
In the last update, we linked to a list of the 2011 Coin of the Year award winners. MetaCoin provides images of the ten winning coins.
And now for some notable auctions. First, to go with today’s coin image, here is the 2002 Winter Olympics Gold and Silver Commemorative 4 Coin Set. The uncirculated silver dollar is one of the sub 50,000 mintage modern commemorative silver dollars.
Next, a visually dramatic Double Struck 1999 Lincoln Cent. The second strike is 180 degrees rotated and 40% off center.
Last, the classic key date 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS66RD. The seller also has auctions for the coin graded MS64RD and MS65RD.
That wraps up another update. Have a great day!
