Welcome to Coin Update!
We hope you enjoyed your weekend! Now its time for another coin collecting news round up from around the web! First, gold falls as the picture for platinum brightens. Also, the US Mint’s first repricing of 2009, FUN convention wrap up, a possible change shortage in the UK, Treasure Quest this week, 2009 coins of the Royal Canadian Mint, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Gold falls to a one month low as oil falls and the dollar rises.
Will 2009 be platinum‘s turn to shine?
The US Mint performs its first re-pricing under their new pricing policy. Ironically, prices were adjusted upwards as the price of precious metals declined.
Susan Headley provides a recap of the FUN convention in Orlando, Florida from this past weekend.
These are always interesting to read. Stella Coin News provides us with 10 Solid Coin Buys for 2009.
One of the consequences of a reduction in the VAT rate in the UK, might be a shortage of coins.
A local story on a small coin shop. It includes some insights and anecdotes including the story of someone who brought 15 Three Legged Buffalo Nickels for appraisal.
NGC reminds us that the new Discovery Channel series featuring underwater shipwreck hunting with Odyssey Marine Exploration will begin this week Thursday, January 15 at 10:00 PM.
A great blog that I only recently discovered, provides a look at the first 2009 gold and silver coins from the Royal Canadian Mint.
Do collectors who assemble sets do better financially over time than collectors who do not?
And now for some notable coin auctions. A nice example of key date coin. The 1885 Liberty Nickel graded PCGS AU58.
Another popular key date in high grade. The 1932-D Washington Quarter PCGS MS64.
And last, the complete 2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo Early Releases.
Have a good evening!
