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We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, the design and initial ordering details for the 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle have been announced by the United States Mint. Also, mintages for First Spouse Gold Coins, a new column for Coin Update News, 1913 Liberty Nickels, Gold Krugerrands run out, Royal British Mint gold output quadruples, 1927-D Gold Double Eagle at auction, coins on Twitter, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The United States Mint has unveiled the design for the 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle and details of the December 3 release. The reverse design, which is intended to represent the principle “To Form a More Perfect Union” with a diversity theme, is not without controversy. Read some of the comments of the linked post for some varied opinions.
A post examining the mintages for all First Spouse Gold Coins released to date with some arguments for and against the future prospects of the series.
We are happy to announce that Coin Update News will have a new column on third party coin grading. The column called Coingrader Capsule will be written by Michael Bugeja and appear at least monthly.
A coin video from PCGS’s website about the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit of the famous 1913 Liberty Nickels. Donn Pearlman describes the history of the five specimens.
Coin Values Online examines the case for a Mint State 67 1893-S Morgan Dollar that failed to attract bids at a recent auction.
Is there another gold coin shortage brewing? According to the latest Patrick Heller column, Gold Krugerrands for immediate delivery in the United States have run out.
In a related story, Marketwatch describes some of the leading head fund managers whose interest in gold has helped bring gold investment mainstream.
In a final gold related story, the Financial Times is reporting that the Royal British Mint quadrupled their output of gold coins in the latest quarter. The article mentions that many of the coins were shipped to the US market where there is a shortage of bullion coins.
Hertitage Auctions will be offering a 1927-D Saint Gaudens Double Eagle graded PCGS MS66 in their upcoming January 2010 FUN Auction. The coin is expected to sell for more than one million dollars.
Do you use Twitter? Coin Collector’s Blog describes some of the common conventions of the site and some users you might want to follow.
And now for some notable auctions. First, one of the more difficult First Spouse Coins to track down- the 2008 Jackson’s Liberty $10 Gold NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
Next, an auction that includes four separate 1995-1996 Olympic Gold and Silver Proof Sets. There are a total of 12 silver proof coins and 4 gold coins included.
Last, a nice collection of $10 American Gold Eagles. The collection includes all coins from 1992 to 2006 graded PCGS MS69.
That’s it for today!
