Welcome to Coin Update!
Once again, we are rounding up the latest coin collecting news from around the internet for your reading pleasure! First, looking for a vacation idea? Also, a hoard of medieval silver coins discovered in Sweden, the Canadian Mint’s most profitable year ever, two potential upcoming Commemorative Coins, Burnished Gold Eagles, the Buffalo Nickel, and notable auctions. On to the links…
This morning gold is declining on a stronger dollar and anticipation of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.
Do you know anyone who has taken a gold mining vacation?
A 9 year old boy in Sweden discovered a hoard of thousands of medieval silver coins while searching for cannonballs with his grandfather.
The Canadian Mint has a record year for profitability.
According to Coin Values, the $3,373,500 price recently paid for the 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar is indicative of the strong demand for “trophy coins.”
CoinNews covers two potential upcoming Commemorative Coins. One would celebrate the Centennial of the Boy Scouts of America in 2010. The other would celebrate the Centennial of Mother’s Day in 2014.
Yesterday, the long awaited 2008 Sacagawea Dollars went on sale at the US Mint. Are these “zombie coins” or a potential low mintage coin worth a look?
The latest issue of Die Variety News has been published. Get the run down from About.com:Coins.
Check out the latest mintage figures for 2007-W & 2008-W Burnished Gold Eagles.
Numismaster provides some interesting background on the design of the Buffalo Nickel.
Now for some notable auctions. First up, a high grade, dramatic multi error coin, which was featured in Coin World. This PCGS MS67 1999-P Roosevelt Dime includes a double strike, off center, broad strike, and indent.
Two more Monroe Dollar Edge Lettered Blank Planchets have surfaced on eBay. They can be found here and here.
And last, an unopened 1955 Double Mint Set in the original sealed postal envelope.
That wraps it up! See you tomorrow!
