Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, the 2010 Presidential Dollar Proof Set arrives, containing the first of the Abraham Lincoln Dollars. Also, another opinion on the Lincoln Cent redesign, Panama-Pacific $50 Gold, circulating coin shortage in the Philippines, nickel three cent piece values, pedigrees and numismatics, transition to the Euro, branch mint proof Morgan Dollar, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The 2010 Presidential $1 Proof Set containing the 2010 Proof Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dollar arrives. Also, a second Lincoln coin from a foreign country.
More mainstream coverage of the Lincoln Cent redesign. This article is not too enthusiastic about the change, and also suggests that Memorial Cents might be saved from circulation similar to Wheat Cents.
A post on the Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 Gold Piece. Their upcoming auction in Fort Worth, TX will feature seven of the low mintage commemorative coins.
I am glad to see Mike Ellis posting again on his blog. His new post provides a list of some of his upcoming speaking and teaching engagements.
An article about the “artificial shortage” of circulating coins in the Philippines. Despite having the highest per capita number of coins in Asia, apparently very few are circulating.
Coin Values Online examines the sources of demand and availability for the copper nickel 3 cent coin, along with general trends for price levels.
An explanation of pedigrees and why they are important in numismatics, along with the collections that are the most important for pedigree purposes.
If EU finance ministers grant permission for Estonia to adopt the Euro at their July 6 meeting, the Bank of Estonia will have the Finnish Mint begin producing their Euro coins the next day.
Separately, Romania also recently issued a press release stating that as many as 300 trucks with Euro bank notes and coins would travel tot he country by 2012.
More information on the 1879-O branch mint proof Morgan Dollar that will be offered at the Bowers and Merena auction on March 5.
And now for some notable auctions. Already available, the 2010 Presidential Dollar Proof Set graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
The full four coin set of 1997 Jackie Robinson Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins, all graded NGC MS 70 or PF 70 Ultra Cameo. This includes the low mintage uncirculated $5 gold coin.
Last, a 1998 Lincoln Cent 2 planchet bonded pair. The coin is authenticated by NGC and graded MS 66 RD.
That’s it for this update. Have a great day!
