Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the web! First, the start of sales and launch ceremony for the United States Mint’s 2011 September 11 National Medals. Also, several reports from the recently concluded Whitman Baltimore Expo, choices in coin collecting, Canadian polymer banknotes, several articles on gold and silver, the two cent piece, Gold and Silver Pandas, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Today, the United States Mint began sales of the September 11 National Medal. The pricing is comparatively low during the introductory issue period.
This article includes images of the actual coin and indicates sales of 12,000 medals in the opening two hours of sales.
Louis Golino provides a report from the June Baltimore Expo with insights from several different dealers.
More reports from the show from Legend Numismatics and Coin Rarities Online.
A Numismatic News Viewpoint article discusses the implications of the overwhelming number of choices available for coin collectors.
The Bank of Canada revealed new polymer banknotes. They cost 19 cents each to produce, nearly twice the amount of cotton banknotes, but are expected to last 2.5 times longer. Here is the official page on the Bank of Canada website.
A “mega-hack” of the virtual currency Bitcoin resulted in the loss of 500,000 coins and sent market values plummeting.
Dave Harper provides some insights following a seminar on silver investing.
Even though the price of gold remains close to its all time high, gold mining company stocks recently experienced a significant drop.
An “urban prospector” recovers trace amounts of gold, other precious metals, and gemstones from the streets of New York.
The story of the two cent piece, the first U.S. coinage to carry the motto “In God We Trust”.
The People’s Bank of China has announced that they will raise the maximum mintages for Gold and Silver Panda Coins to meet soaring demand.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an 1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar with a little history. The auction includes a handwritten note and silver tag stating that the coin was owned by Jeremiah Watson.
Here is an auction for the 2011 San Francisco Mint Silver Eagles encapsulated by NGC.
Last, a collection of 1964-2003 Kennedy Half Dollars including uncirculated, proof, and silver proof issues.
That’s it for the update. Have a great day!
