Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the start of sales for 2011-dated American Eagle Gold and Silver bullion coins is approaching. Also, US Mint sales report, 2011 Presidential Dollar designs, coin company merger, NGC fees and services, ATB Silver Bullion coins, significant coin auction results for the year, Coingrader Capsule, Henry Miller collection, 1982 No P Roosevelt Dimes, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint will begin sales of the 2011 Silver Eagle and one ounce 2011 Gold Eagle bullion coins on January 3, 2011.
The latest US Mint sales report shows continued strong demand for the 2010 Proof Gold Eagles. Shortly after posting the report, the one half ounce individual option sold out.
Images and release dates for the 2011 Presidential Dollars.
Bowers and Merena Auctions and Stack’s have merged to form Stack’s-Bowers Numismatics. The transaction is expected to close in early 2011.
NGC has announced new services and fees effective January 1, 2011. This includes some changes to the crossover service and multi-coin holders.
As an update on the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins, nine out of eleven of the US Mint’s authorized purchasers have taken their allotment of coins, agreeing to sell under the established terms and conditions.
Published on Numismaster, a review of the significant auction results and private treaty sales from 2010.
The Daily Mail provides a critique of the Royal British Mint’s likeness of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
A new edition of Coingrader Capsule continues the “cross over, under, or out” series. A submission to PCGS yielded three out of seven crossovers for coins certified by PCI, NNC, and NTC.
Coin Rarities & Related Topics discusses the Henry Miller Collection. He collected proof Liberty Double Eagles and other gold coins by type, which will now be sold in the upcoming FUN auction.
Some great information on the 1982 “No P” Roosevelt Dime from the PCGS Library.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a 1906-D Liberty Double Eagle graded PCGS MS64+ with CAC sticker. The same seller has three other MS64+ graded double eagles with CAC verification.
Next, the lower mintage 1996-W Smithsonian $5 Gold commemorative coin.
Last, the 2006-W Proof Gold Eagle 4 Coin Set, with all coins graded PCGS PR70DCAM.
That’s it for this update. Have a great holiday and see you next week!
