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Before the long holiday weekend, here’s a fresh round up of coin collecting news! First, the expected platinum deficit shrinks. Also, gold krugerrands in demand, newly proposed Civil Rights Quarters, 2008 Proof Silver Eagles, 1969-S Double Die Cent, a rare error coin goes to auction, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Earlier this year, the platinum market was expected to be at a deficit of 600,000 ounces for the year. Revised estimates slash the deficit figure to 90,000 ounces.
The next gold bullion coin shortage: Gold Krugerrands.
Instead of National Parks Quarters, will we have Civil Rights Quarters. Numismaster covers the newly proposed legislation.
Dave Harper provides some interesting thoughts on the Silver Eagle shortage and high premiums for some silver bullion products.
The readers of Numismatic News provide their opinions on the US Mint’s push to get the public to use dollar coins.
The 2008 Proof Silver Eagles are not currently available from the US Mint. Even though the coins might go back on sale, they are already selling for premiums above the offering price.
An example of the incredibly rare 1969-S Double Die Lincoln Cent gets ready to go up for auction.
Wow! NGC authenticates and grades a 1973-S Eisenhower Dollar struck on a copper-nickel clad planchet.
A judge rules that a contract stipulating payment in gold coins is enforceable.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an original shotgun style roll of 1958 Franklin Halves. The same seller has a number of other shotgun rolls from the 1950′s and 60′s.
Next, two interesting error coins. A 1967 Washington Quarter struck on a dime planchet and a 1980-P Jefferson Nickel struck on a cent planchet.
And last, to go with today’s story, here are the 2008 Proof Silver Eagles currently on eBay.
