Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the details for the upcoming Hot Springs National Park Quarters launch ceremony, which will kick off the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Also, classic US gold coin prices, Boy Scouts Silver Dollars, eye appeal for coins, coin market report, Bust Half Dollars, precious metals market whistle blower, 2009 coins in circulation, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The Hot Springs National Park Quarter will have its official launch ceremony on April 20, 2010, the day after the circulation release date. Similar to most other launch ceremonies, a coin exchange will be held following.
After recent declines of 10-35%, have prices for classic US gold coins turned the corner? It looks that way, according to Patrick A. Heller.
The Sacramento Bee writes about the Boy Scouts Silver Dollar, with focus on the inclusion of a girl. Although uncredited, the author cites some of the reader comments from this Coin Update News article.
Around the time PCGS announced their new Secure Plus service, they also published an illustrated guideline for judging eye appeal of coins. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can check it out here.
The latest market report from Legend Numismatics which starts with the emboldened message, “There are no cool high quality coins around.” Some specific examples and implications for the coin market are provided.
The latest post from the Heritage blog starts off with some words on coin collecting humor and springboards into Bust Half Dollars.
The story of a man with a metal detector looking for treasure, explains how uncovered history is the real prize.
Some mainstream coverage in the New York Post about the former Goldman Sachs trader who recently stepped forward with evidence about precious metals price manipulation following a CTFC hearing.
Have you found any 2009 coins in circulation? The author of Coined For Money has turned up three 2009 Roosevelt Dimes and a 2009 Northern Mariana Islands Quarter.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the 2008-W American Gold Eagle 4 Coin Uncirculated Set in original US Mint packaging.
Although 2009-P Roosevelt Dime Rolls have been available on eBay for some time, the first influx of 2009-D Roosevelt Dime Rolls recently came online.
What does the market think of PCGS Plus (+) traded coins? Here’s an interesting auction to watch for an 1895-S Morgan Dollar graded PCGS MS64+. The next grade higher carries a big premium, but how much of a premium does the plus sign deserve?
That wraps up this update. See you next time!
