January 27, 2012

December 29, 2011: Gold and Platinum Coins, 2010 Annual Sets, 2012 Bullion Coins

2010 Kennedy Half Dollar

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a new sales report for US Mint products shows an increase for numismatic gold and platinum coins. Also, the conclusion of sales for 2010 annual sets, hash marks on Silver Eagles, dollar coin [...]

December 27, 2011: DMPL Morgan Dollars, American Coinage Renaissance, 1793 Large Cents

Walking Liberty Half Dollar

Welcome to Coin Update! We back to bring you another round up of the most recent coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, Coingrader Capsule on testing mirrors at PCGS and NGC. Also, a summary of the coin related bills introduced in Congress, steel cents and nickels, Roosevelt design “genesis letter”, articles [...]

December 22, 2011: Commemorative Coin Sales, Carson City Coinage, 2012 American Gold and Silver Eagles

Early Commemorative Coin

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, updated sales numbers for this year’s commemorative coins are included in the latest US Mint numismatic product sales report. Also, steel cents and nickels, using $1 coins, voting for the People’s Choice Coin [...]

December 20, 2011: US Mint Products, Coin of the Year Awards, Saint Gaudens Double Eagles

Finland Children and Creativity

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, timely information on the United States Mint’s numismatic products, including a new release and a likely price decrease. Also, the CCAC discusses potential themes for future commemorative coin programs, Coin of the [...]

December 17, 2011: Cent and Nickel Composition, World and Ancient Coins, Silver Investment

Steel Penny

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the unusual state of our circulation coinage and the new legislative proposal to strike cents and nickels from steel. Also, more articles following the suspension of production for $1 coins, two coin market [...]

December 14, 2011: Presidential Dollar Suspension, Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Designs

Presidential Dollars

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! In a significant development, the United States Mint will suspend production of Presidential Dollars for circulation. There are several articles on the announcement as well as some articles with reactions and implications. Also, [...]

December 12, 2011: 1787 Brasher Doubloon Sale, Presidential Dollars, Coin Market Outlook

Reverse Proof Eagle

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, an interview with Michael Moran, the newest member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Also, the sale of a 1787 Brasher Doubloon for $7.4 million, explanation of the 25th Anniversary Set production level, [...]

December 9, 2011: 2012 Quarter Designs, Coin Production, Numismatic Book Review

Hawaii Volcanoes Quarter

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back for one more round up of coin collecting news and articles before the weekend break! First, the final design selections for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters featuring five different national parks and sites. Also, circulating coin production figures, the bullion coin in the 25th Anniversary Sets, Mark Twain [...]

December 7, 2011: ATB 5 oz Silver Coins, 50 State Quarters Program, Carson City Mint History

ATB 5 oz Silver Coins

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 look at the bullion and numismatic America the Beautiful 5 oz. Silver Coins, which were released to a frenzied atmosphere one year ago. Also, a new US Mint sales report, [...]

December 5, 2011: Mark Twain Commemorative Coins, Penny Hoarders, Eisenhower Dollar Hoard

Eisenhower Dollar

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back for another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, two recently introduced bills seek Mark Twain commemorative coins and amendment to the distribution of surcharges for the 2009 Lincoln commemorative silver dollars. Also, a news report on penny hoarders and penny sorting, [...]