Welcome back to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of timely and interesting coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the US Mint raises the UHR Double Eagle ordering limit for the second time. Also, two Lincoln products available from the United States Mint, three part documentary on gold, Clifford Mishler article, collecting coins from circulation, no grade coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint is raising the ordering limit for the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle again. Collectors will now be able to order up to 25 coins per household. The ordering limit was only one coin per household just a month ago.
Today, sales of the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Proof Set began at the US Mint. The separately packaged four coin proof set is priced at $7.95.
Another Lincoln product, the Formative Years Two Roll Set, unexpectedly went back on sale after previously selling out at the Mint.
The BBC recently had a three part documentary on gold. Follow links to each segment from Paul Kedrosky’s post. The opening statement from the summary: As the paper-money financial world is revealed to be fictional, people have been rushing to invest, once again, in “real” gold.
An article on the new ANA president, Clifford Mishler. It describes how he got his start in coin collecting and how he began his professional career.
A look at some of the rarities to be offered by Heritage at the September 10-13 Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction.
Yes, you can still collect coins from circulation. Here’s an article from a 19-year old college student and coin collector who has enjoyed the hobby and made some interesting discoveries by collecting coins from circulation.
Doug Winter reconsiders “No Grade” coins, or problem coins that could not receive a numerical grade, after handling an extreme rarity in a PCGS Genuine holder.
Cautionary advice about some of the coins offered in mainstream newspaper, television, and magazine ads. Often, very nicely packaged coins or sets contain only a fraction of the value in coins.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a stunning collection of Proof Buffalo Nickels. The dates 1913, 1914, 1936, and 1937 are included with grades from NGC PF 65 to PF 66.
A high graded example of the latest 2009 Lincoln Cent- the Professional Life Cent graded NGC MS 68 RD.
Last, a 7 piece 1880 Proof Set. All coins are encapsulated and graded by PCGS.
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