Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, a look at the CFA’s recommended designs for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters. Also, the fall coin show circuit, gold and silver investment articles, the copper standard, new 2 pound coin design, early NGC slabs, Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection, Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins, new world coin issues, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Here are the Commission of Fine Art’s recommended reverse designs for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters. Three out of five are in agreement with the recommendations of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
A discussion of the rare coin show circuit during the fall months from the Rare Coin Road Warrior.
The Wall Street Journal discusses the GLD exchange traded fund, which has “democratized the gold market,” but might become “a Godzilla-like beast” if the market reverses.
In another mainstream article on precious metals investment, CNBC discusses surging silver prices and the SLV exchange traded fund.
Local coverage of a coin show held in Salem where a 1943 copper Lincoln Cent was on display.
In the 1600′s and 1700′s Sweden used the copper standard, which resulted in enormous 43 pound coins.
A look at the design for a new £2 coin celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.
Earlier in the year, there were stories about washing old and dirty dollar bills in Zimbabwe. Here’s an update on the situation which indicates that the United States Federal Reserve will possibly provide replacement notes and coins.
Coin Values Online discusses the early “black” NGC slabs used during the first few months of operations. This was prompted by a recent eBay auction (also featured as one of Coin Update’s notable auctions).
Posted on the Collector’s Universe forums are some pictures from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Numismatic Collection.
The second edition of the Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins is now available. Before the release of the new edition, this was included one of the top ten out of print books in America.
And now for some notable auctions. A complete set (so far) of Proof First Spouse Gold Coins from 2007 to 2010. Thirteen coins are in original US Mint packaging and the other three are encapsulated and graded.
Next, a 1924-S Peace Dollar graded NGC MS64+. This coin experiences a large price jump between the MS64 and M65 grade levels.
Last, the low mintage 2000 Leif Ericson Silver Dollar in top grade PCGS MS70.
That’s it for this update. Have a great day!
