Welcome back to Coin Update!
We’re here to bring you another round up of the latest coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a look at the design candidates for the 2011 Proof American Platinum Eagle, which were recently reviewed by the CFA. Also, release dates for the US Mint’s 2011 annual sets, Stacks-Bowers and Merena merger, coin dealer interview, a delay for the new 5p and 10p coins, America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin images, coin investment index performance, recommendations for U.S. coin collections, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The Commission of Fine Arts recently reviewed the nine design candidates provided by the United States Mint for the 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle. For theme for the third year of the six year design series is “To Insure Domestic Tranquility.”
The US Mint has announced the release dates for the 2011 Proof Set, 2011 Silver Proof Set, and 2011 Mint Set. The release dates will take place in January and February, spaced two weeks apart. The 2010-dated sets are expected to remain available until the end of next year.
Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics provides her thoughts on the Stacks and Bowers and Merena merger, predictions for FUN show, and comments on Legend and the coin market.
Numismatic Hub has another excellent interview posted. This one is with Mark Feld, relative of B. Max Mehl, full time coin dealer, and former grader for NGC.
The new composition 5p and 10p UK coins, which are also 0.2 mm thicker than existing coins, have been delayed to avoid problems with vending machines and parking meters.
An article about a coin collection composed of 582 found coins. Each coin was placed in an envelope indicating the date and place the coin was found and what was happening that day.
Although the authorized purchasers don’t seem to have started public sales yet, APMEX has delivered the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins to customers who ordered prior to the halt/relaunch of the program. This thread from the CU forums includes a picture the the 5 oz silver coins (scroll down).
Coin Values Online provides performance figures for the “Classic U.S. Rarities Key-Date Investment Index” used by the Wall Street Journal for their investment scorecard. The index recorded a gain of 10.3% for 2010.
Are you looking for a new set of coins to collect? Here are some recommendations for U.S. coin sets of two cent pieces, classic commemorative coins, and a gold type set.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the popular 1937-D “3 Legs” Buffalo Nickel in gem grade NGC MS 65.
Next, a group of ten 2004 Lewis & Clark Coin and Pouch Sets. Each set contains a hand crafted Native American leather pouch and was originally priced at $120 per set.
Last, the 1991-1995 World War II Commemorative 6 Coin Set, including the $5 gold, silver dollar, and half dollar coins in proof and uncirculated versions.
That’s it for another update. See you next time!
