Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of news, articles, and blog posts about coin collecting! First, all of the 2010 Lincoln Cent design candidates. Also, the performance of coins as an investment class, a composition change for Russia, two articles on gold, coin production declines, Odyssey Marine Exploration results, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Here are all seventeen of the 2010 Lincoln Cent design candidates. One design was removed from consideration after some controversy. The CCAC’s favored candidate is the shield design used as today’s image.
An interesting article by David L. Ganz. He revisits the performance of coins as an investment class following the recent sale of the 1804 Silver Dollar and other.
Russia plans to switch from copper coins to steel coins with a nickel covering. The impacted coins will be the 1, 2, and 5 rouble coins.
The Royal British Mint used 75% more gold in the first quarter of 2009. Surprisingly, their use of silver dropped 10% during the same period.
Buying Gold In Pictures from Forbes.com explores various methods for investing in gold, and includes an image for each.
Dave Harper provides some thoughts on the significant production declines for circulating coins and the impact on collectors.
Odyssey Marine Exploration reports their financial results for the first quarter of 2009. The most interesting aspect is probably the update on their various treasure search projects.
Do you have a collecting story to share? The Heritage Blog invites submissions of collecting stories that individuals would like to share with the community.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a coin that seems to be on a lot of people’s want lists, the 2008-W $100 Proof Platinum Eagle. This one is in the original US Mint packaging.
Another recent issue that seems to be in short supply. The 2008-W Proof Gold Eagle 4 Coin Set in the original packaging.
Last, two major key dates both graded PCGS XF40 and both offered with no reserve. Check out the 1893-S Morgan Dollar and the 1916-D Mercury Dime.
Have a wonderful weekend! Before you go, here’s the slide show for all of the 2010 Lincoln Cent design candidates. You can discuss your favorite candidate on Coin Network!
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