May 21, 2012

February 4, 2008: Gold Buffalo Celebration Coin, World Money Fair, Illegal 2008 Sacagawea Dollars

Welcome to your daily and weekend edition of Coin Update!

I hope everyone had a great weekend. More on the new “Lucky Buffalo” from the US Mint. 2008 Sacagawea Dollars, World Money Fair, The Perth Mint, and of course some eBay auctions of note.

Here’s the official announcement from the US Mint about the 24 karat Gold American Buffalo 2008 Celebration Coin. It’s a 1 ounce Buffalo Gold Bullion coin in special packaging.

Are 2008 Sacagawea Dollars illegal?

Dave Harper gives a first hand account of the World Money Fair in Berlin.

The Australian Perth Mint unveils its new corporate identity.

Here’s a brief “Picks” article from The Wall Street Journal on Presidential Dollars and the 2009 Lincoln Cent. They say the Presidential Dollar series provides “unique potential.”

A curb on “coin scams” is proposed.

Coin Collector’s Blog recommends the ANA School of Numismatics courses at the Whitman Coin and Currency Show in Baltimore.

Over at eBay there are some daily auctions of note. First a dramatic looking 1998 Lincoln Cent three coin bonded pair.

Get them all in one shot! A complete set of Proof Eisenhower Dollars in PCGS PR69DCAM.

A stunning early proof Walker with an NGC Star designation. 1938 Liberty Walking Half NGC PF 66 Star.

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