Welcome to Coin Update!
We provide coin collectors with a round up of the latest coin news and articles from around the internet. To start today’s update, a brief look at the US Mint products scheduled to be released through April. Also, Mint News Blog survey respondents on America the Beautiful Quarters, PCGS Photograde Online reviewed, fake million dollar bills, top rarities at FUN auctions, coins and taxes, coin designs, US Mint bullion coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The United States Mint Product Schedule has been updated with release dates through the end of April. Here’s a brief look at the upcoming products.
Results of the Mint News Blog survey continue with reader responses to a question on America the Beautiful Quarters. A surprising 17.89% of respondents indicate that they will not collect the series in any form.
Coin Collector’s Blog provides a review of the recently launched PCGS Photograde Online and the corresponding iPhone application.
A Lebanese businessman tipped a hotel cleaner with a US $500 bill. It was discovered as a fake and lead to the businessman’s arrest with $66 million in counterfeit bills. The article includes a picture of one of the counterfeit $1 million bills.
An examination of the performance of top rarities at auction for the past five years FUN coin auctions reveals strength at the very top of the rare coin market.
Looking to add a new aspect to your coin collection? Consider starting a certified type set. As stated in the post: “Building a type set allows flexibility, personalization and encourages historical education. It is something that you can start easily, redefine as you go and continue for as long as you want.”
It’s tax time again. Here’s a brief Q&A that was published by the Wall Street Journal on the sale of old gold coins. The collectibles tax rate is explained and the potential to offset capital losses against your gains from coins is mentioned.
The US Mint’s remaining inventory of 2009 Silver Eagle bullion coins have officially sold out, but a sizable inventory of 2009 Gold Eagle bullion coins remain.
A new site examining coin mintages for various series.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a complete 8 Box Set for the 2009 P& D Lincoln Cents. The auction includes one Philadelphia and one Denver 50-roll box for each of the four designs.
A 2000-P Massachusetts Quarter Mint Error that is incredibly Quadruple Struck. It is authenticated and graded MS65 by PCGS.
Last, a 1919 Standing Liberty Quarter graded NGC MS 67 with the star designation.
That’s it for today. Have a great evening!
