Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back after the weekend break for another round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, the US Mint plans to release their most popular annual sets for 2011 coins at the very beginning of the next year. Also, 2010 Proof Silver Eagles remain uncertain, 2011 Silver Wolf bullion coins, selling scrap gold, making your collection worth more, Full Bands Roosevelt Dimes, 1796 quarter, lucky penny art, early days of the New Orleans Mint, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint will release the 2011 Mint Set, 2011 Proof Set, and 2011 Silver Proof Set in January 2011. The earlier release date was prompted by customers who wanted the annual sets to be available throughout the entire year of issue.
Even though Silver Eagle rationing has ended, the prospects of the 2010 Proof Silver Eagle being issued still remain uncertain.
The Royal Canadian Mint has announced a new 2011 “Wolf” silver bullion coin. One million of the .9999 fine one ounce bullion coins will be produced, with a minimum of two additional designs released in the next three years.
Coin Collector’s Blog recounts an experience selling scrap gold, which includes offers received from various dealers expressed as a percentage of spot.
Here are five things you can do to make your coin collection worth more, according to Doug Winter.
Although it’s not something we like to think about, here are some ideas on how to provide your heirs with useful information on your coin collection after you are gone.
A brief look at some of the recent prices realized for top grade Full Bands Roosevelt Dimes.
Stack’s describes the importance of the 1796 Draped Bust Quarter. An example of the one year type coin is included in their upcoming Philadelphia Americana sale.
An artist has been incorporating lucky pennies (those found face up on the street) into miniature works of art.
From Numismaster, a look at the construction and early days of the New Orleans Mint.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a 1924-S Peace Dollar graded NGC MS 64+ (plus). This issue has a big price jump between MS64 and MS65 grades.
Next, the 2010-P Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dollar graded NGC MS 69 SMS. Based on population reports, this seems to be a tough coin to find in top grade.
Last, a short set of Gem BU 1941-1945 Mercury Dimes in a Capitol holder.
That’s it for now. See you next time!
