Welcome to another edition of Coin Update!
First up, we get the answer to a question I have always wondered about. Then, coins for the Year of the Rat and the Antarctic Skua, 2007-W Burnished Platinum Eagles, a solid gold bar, and a great piece on the Franklin Half. On to the links…
Did you ever wonder what happens to the gold coins dropped in Salvation Army kettles around the holidays?
New Zealand commemorates the Year of the Rat.
More information on the new Austrailian Antarctic Skua Coin from CoinNews, including design, ceremoney, price, and ordering information.
Have the 2007-W Burnished Platinum Eagles sold out at the US Mint?
Someone didn’t pay their taxes. Now the IRS is auctioning off their gold coins and a solid gold bar.
An interesting article on the Franklin Half Dollar from Numismaster, which discusses the early issues with putting Americans on coins and bank notes, design issues for the Franklin Half, the significant impact of silver melting, and FBL and cameo values.
On to some auctions of note- on eBay Live Auctions here is the key date 1916-D Mercury Dime in the astonishing grade of NGC MS65 FB.
Do you remember the Glenna Goodacre Presentation Sacagawea Dollars? Here’s one graded MS68 by PCGS on eBay.
