Welcome to Something About Coins! Popular topics on the web right now are the low 2009 U.S. Mint production figures and exciting exhibits planned for the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo.
CoinNews.net published updated 2009 U.S. Mint production figures, and declared that 2009 had the "lowest mintages in decades." Only 3.5 billion coins were produced, a 65% decline compared to last year. It said Jefferson nickels and Roosevelt dimes suffered the greatest cut, producing 14% of 2008 totals, since none were minted after April.
Ginger Rapsus continued the clad series with an article about clad dimes on NumismaticNews.net. Rapsus listed error varieties, hard to find dates and mint marks in circulation, and a little about proof versions. The article said 1971-P had the lowest circulation mintage, but now the 2009-P and 2009-D are lower at 96.5 million and 49.5 million, respectively.
The first U.S. silver coin, a 1792 Half Disme, will be auctioned by Stacks, according to a press release posted on CoinLink.com. Its history and rarity were detailed, and images were included. The Americana auction will take place January 26-27, and this coin will be Lot 3139.
PCGS's latest press release describes their exciting booth for the upcoming Long Beach Coin Expo, Feb. 4-6. More than 100 high-grade coins will be on display. The coins are from Dale Friend's two PCGS award-winning sets, a collection of circulation strike early half dollars, 1794 – 1839, and a set of early U.S. halves' major varieties. PCGS' booth with be #807, and they'll offer discounted grading services, TrueView photo service, and a free copy of their Million Dollar Coin Club booklet.
Long Beach Coin Expo is bringing back the $10 million "Ship of Gold" exhibit. The shipwreck coins and ingots were recovered from the SS Central America, which sunk in 1857. A special constructed 40-foot long reproduction of the ship's hull will house the gold. Robert D. Evans, chief scientist from the ship's recovery team, will present educational programs about the shipwreck at the show. Location, times, dates, and prices are stated in the article.
Paul M. Green described the two-cent collection on NumisMaster.com. Green recounted how the two-cent piece was conceived and minted, as well as current values in various grades. He also noted the coins were the first to bear the motto, "In God We Trust." According to his article, a set is affordable, small since it was made in Philadelphia for one decade, and available in proof.
Finally, the U.S. Mint updated their 2010 schedule, and the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar will launch March 23, according to an article on SilverCoinsToday.com. The commemorative coin celebrates the scout's 100th anniversary. The maximum mintage will be 350,000.
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