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We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting new and articles from all over the internet. First, the latest sales report for US Mint numismatic coins shows a big opening for the new Presidential Dollar Proof Set. Also, 2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollars, a mis-dated Zachary Taylor Dollar is certified by NGC, Canadian coins and the Olympics, the 1895 Morgan Dollar, error coins, a few articles related to gold, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The latest US Mint sales report comes two weeks after the previous report, as Mint headquarters was closed for much of last week. The report shows huge opening sales for the 2010 Presidential Dollar Proof Set.
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Previewing 2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Coins
The Millard Fillmore Presidential Dollar will be released into circulation tomorrow. On the same date, the US Mint will begin sales of 25-coin rolls from the Philadelphia or Denver Mint.
NGC has certified a Zachary Taylor Presidential Dollar dated “2010-D.” (The coin should be dated 2009.) This represents the first time that the wrong date has been found on an edge lettered US dollar. The coin was found in a box of Direct Ship rolls ordered from the US Mint.
An interesting account of Canadian coins and currency from someone visiting the country for the Olympics. From the “loonie” to the “toonie” to the $10 bill.
Another story related to the Olympics. The Royal Canadian Mint offered a gold-plated commemorative medallion and gold nugget to celebrate their country’s first Olympic gold medal on home soil. People waited up to two hours to purchase the medallion and nugget for $24.95.
On CoinLink, an investigation of the “phantom” 1895 Morgan Dollar. Although the coin had a reported mintage of 12,000 coins, not a single business strike has ever surfaced.
Dave Harper provides his thoughts on error coins. Here’s a passage that sums up his main point: “The errors that stand the test of time tend to be immediately identifiable by all, have an essentially defined number that exist, an explanation as to how they were produced in a manner that is replicated over and over again in the same way and they can be seen with the naked eye.”
A bill proposed in South Carolina is attempting to ban Federal Reserve Notes in favor of using silver and gold coins.
If you are in the area, there is an exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center entitled Gold. The exhibit includes the 26-pound Boot of Cortez, an entire room plated with gold, and even an Oscar.
And now for some notable auctions. First, one of my favorite Olympic themed US coins, the 2002-W Salt Lake City Olympics $5 Gold graded NGC MS 70.
Available before the official release date, here is a $1,000 Box of 2010-D Millard Fillmore Presidential Dollars.
Last, the 2008-W $50 Gold Buffalo NGC MS 70. This is the lower mintage collectible version with the “W” mint mark- even though auction title states “bullion.”
That wraps up another update. Have a great evening!
