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, coin market report, 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle Sets, Eisenhower Dollars, Coinage Act of 1890, Jay Johnson on State Quarters, counterfeit coins, ANA executive director, Carson City Mint, Japanese reconstruction bonds, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Mint News Blog provides a brief history of the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins, which have experienced a dramatic shift in collector sentiment during the past year.
The latest US Mint sales report includes the opening numbers for the latest ATB numismatic five ounce silver coin, as well as two other new products.
A market report from the Houston Money Show, which includes some color on the saga of the 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle Sets.
Separately, CoinWorld reports that the US Mint is disputing claims of collectors that some bullion coins included in the 25th anniversary sets were struck on blanks with the wrong finish.
A look at the Coinage Act of 1890 which allows for the redesign of US coinage without Congressional approval after the current design has been in use for at least 25 years.
MetaCoin shares some comments of former US Mint Director Jay Johnson on the 50 State Quarters Program.
The latest Coingrader Capsule explores ethics codes, laws, and terms of service related to counterfeit coins.
Coin Rarities & Related Topics continues coverage of coins recently auctioned by Stack’s Bowers Galleries, this time focusing on the half dollars.
Doug Winter has a very interesting post which compares the Art Basel art fair recently held in Miani to the FUN convention.
An account of the discovery of the Comstock Lode in Nevada, the authorization of the Carson City Mint, its construction and earliest days.
The story of how the Hunt Brothers cornered the silver market.
The ANA has announced that they are now accepting applications for a new executive director.
Another article on the hoard of more than 220,000 Eisenhower Dollars recently purchased by Littleton Coin Company.
Individual investors who hold Japanese reconstruction bonds for three years will receive a 0.55 ounce gold coin in addition to the 0.05 percent yield.
And now for some notable auctions. First an auction for a group of six early commemoratives graded PCGS or NGC MS65 to MS67 with CAC stickers. The coins include Boone, Texas, Oregon, Antietam, and Wisconsin.
Next, the 1972 Double Die Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS65RD with CAC verification.
Last, a listing for the 1998 Kennedy Collector’s Set containing the matte proof Kennedy Half Dollar. There are 50 sets available.
That’s it for the update. See you next time!
