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 of the Year, US Marshals coins, Carson City coinage, early commemorative coin prices, 2011 numismatic highlights, 2012 Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The latest US Mint sales report includes updated numbers for the 2011 commemorative coins through the conclusion of sales. Many collectors have been closely following these numbers, as several coins will have historically low mintages.
The Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set featuring James and Lucretia Garfield just went on sale at the US Mint.
Dave Harper connects the dots between the suspension of production for $1 coins and the proposal to switch the composition of the cent and nickel to steel.
By using dollar coins, this writer regained a tangible sense of money. He shares some of the reactions encountered when spending the coins.
Voting is now open for the People’s Choice Coin of the Year Award. The nominee from the US Mint is the 2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollar.
More coverage of the bill seeking to authorize U.S. Marshals commemorative coins. The first article describes how one Senator has “single-handedly blocked” the legislation, while the second describes the recent development as a “bump in the process.”
The PNG has sent the first $2,500 of the total $175,250 pledged as reward money for information leading to the recovery of stolen coins and banknotes.
Stacks’ Bowers Galleries will auction a complete 111-coin set of Carson City coinage in August 2012. It is only the second complete set ever assembled.
According to this article, the current prices for some early commemorative coins are just 10% of the peak prices seen back in 1989.
NGC, PMG, and NCS will continue to be the official grading and conservation services of the ANA. As a benefit to ANA members, coins and paper can be submitted for grading directly.
A listing of the major numismatic highlights for the year 2011.
Treasure hunters in Greece are searching for gold coins and other riches buried in the past two centuries.
The US Mint will begin accepting orders from authorized purchasers for 2012-dated Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins on January 3, 2012. Both the one ounce and fractional weight Gold Eagles will be available.
And now for some notable auctions. First, one of the lower mintage modern commemorative coins that commands a big premium. It’s the uncirculated version of the 1996-W Flag Bearer Olympic $5 Gold Coin graded PCGS MS70. This year’s gold commemoratives actually have lower mintages.
Next, a nice looking example of the first year of issue Type 1 1913 Buffalo Nickel graded NGC MS 66.
Last, the classic key date 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS64RD.
That’s it for the update. See you next time!
