Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, coverage of the launch ceremony for the new Barnyard coin series from the Central Bank of Ireland. Also, 2010 Proof Gold Eagle sales figures, potential future coins, coin shop with a bid board, Bernard Von NotHaus, classic U.S. coins, 1894-S Barber Dime, Form 1099-K requirements, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A report from the launch ceremony for the first coin in the series “The Animals of Irish Coinage.” The basis for the designs will be classic designs by Percy Metcalfe used for Ireland’s first coinage.
In the second week of sales, the 2010 Proof Gold Eagles experienced a general slow down, although the one ounce individual option has reached more than 75% of the production limit. Also, a pricing increase was averted by a supplemental aspect of the US Mint’s pricing policy.
What potentials exist for future coins? Dave Harper provides some possibilities.
Coverage from the Columbus Dispatch about a coin shop that still has an old-fashioned bid board.
What ever happened to Bernard Von NotHaus, creator of the Liberty Dollar.
A first hand account of the “find of a lifetime” for a relic hunter who discovered an 1848-C Gold Half Eagle at the construction site of a future parking lot.
Is the dividing line between classic and modern U.S. coins the 1933-1935 time period? Greg Reynolds makes the case in the latest Coin Rarities & Related Topics.
A Numismaster article about the “world’s greatest dime.” The 1894-S Barber Dime had only 24 pieces struck with nine known survivors.
Patrick Heller discusses the new IRS Form 1099-K. Credit card issuers and Paypal will be required to issue the form to recipients of at least $20,000 in payments from at least 200 transactions during the year.
And now for some notable auctions.First, a complete set of Walking Liberty Half Dollars housed within an old National Coin Album.
Next a 1924-S Saint Gaudens Double Eagle graded PCGS MS64. This coin sees an enormous price jump for the next grade level.
Last, the Martin Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin in top grade PCGS PR70DCAM.
That’s it for this update. Have a great evening!
