Welcome back to Coin Update!
We’re back after a small break with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, US Mint coin production continues the trend of lower numbers that was established last year. Also US Mint sales report, 50 State Quarters Program, coin composition changes, counterfeit detection seminar, an “oddball” coin collection, proof set values, examining the dollar bill, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The United States Mint has posted the coin production figures through the end of January. Will the Mint produce nickels and dimes in 2010?
The latest sales report for US Mint numismatic products. The debut numbers for 2010 Kennedy Half Dollar bags and rolls are included.
More from Coin Update News
50 States Quarters Program Earned $6.2 Billion in Seigniorage
President Obama’s proposed 2011 Budget includes a section which seems to open the door to composition changes for coins. “The Budget enables the Department of the Treasury to explore, analyze, and approve new, less expensive materials for all circulating coins based on factors that will result in the highest quality of coin production at the most cost-effective price.”
On a related note, here’s a blog post from Dave Harper recounting a conversion with a blank supplier regarding the implications of switching to coated steel planchets for cents.
The ANA will hold a counterfeit detection seminar on April 22 in conjunction with the Michigan State Numismatic Society Spring Convention in Dearborn, Michigan.
The British Royal Mint more than doubled their output of gold coins last year. Total out put was 125,469 ounces, up from 46,315 in the prior year.
John Feigenbaum reports from a tip to Berlin to attend the World Money Fair.
This article “Every Coin Tells a Story“, examines specific coins of from collection of “oddball stuff”.
An examination of the market for proof sets, with emphasis on the 2008 Proof Set, which commands a significant premium and remains in high demand.
How closely have you examined a dollar bill? Here are 15 things you might have never noticed on the dollar.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a mint sealed $1,000 box of 2009-D Zachary Taylor Presidential Dollars. The current bid is just over a 10% premium to face value with free shipping.
A Proof 1891 Seated Liberty Dime graded NGC PF 67 Cameo with the Star designation.
Last, a complete set of Peace Dollars, including all dates and mint marks from 1921 to 1935. The coins are certified by either PCGS or NGC with all coins except one in mint state grades.
That wraps up this update. Have a great day!
