Welcome to Something About Coins! The net is buzzing about the world's largest gold coin, 50 cm diameter, while modern U.S. coin collectors patiently wait for new releases coming Thursday.
The 2010 Presidential $1 Proof Set launches Thursday, the 11th, at noon Eastern time. The four proof coins in the set include Presidents Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, and Lincoln, and the set will cost $15.95 each plus shipping and handling fees. On the U.S. Mint's web site, there's an option to enroll in the Online Subscription Program and receive each Presidential Proof Set each year.
German Metal Agency announced it is making the world's largest gold coins, three of them. The "Global Liberty" is .9999 fine pure gold, weighs3,333 troy ounces, and has a diameter of 50 cm. The obverse shows a wreath surrounding a world map, and the reverse depicts the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
Pinnacle Rarities gave five basic steps to collect, enjoy, and profit from your coins. Here are a few of the major points, reprinted on CoinLink.com. For starters, getting organized means making a comprehensive list. Then, eliminate items that are not essential. Consider your goals and don't worry about cost are the next steps. Finally, utilize a dealer's expertise.
John Dale wrote about the 1904 Double Eagle on Heritage's blog. A coin graded MS-63 by NGC and another graded MS-66 by PCGS will be part of the March ANA Auction in Fort Worth.
Collector Jim Smalley and his unique coin collection was featured in the Leader-Post last week. His collection includes ancient coins and world coins he picked up from places he's traveled. He recapped historical details and personal experiences of a few coins for the online article.
Coin dealer Hank Passafero told The Post and Courier of Charleston that $200,000 in rare coin and other items was stolen from his vehicle following the Lowcountry Coin Club's winter coin show over the weekend. An 1898 $2.50 Liberty gold coin and a 1793 cent were a few of the rare coins taken as the dealer ate at a North Charleston restaurant.
For tips to decrease the likelihood of theft after a coin show, check out http://www.butternut.org/coins/tip5.html.
The 2010 Lincoln "Preservation of the Union" One-Cent Coin ceremony is scheduled for Thursday in Springfield, IL, but excessive snow might hamper the festivities. The Director of the Mint is expected, but he might have trouble getting there due to weather.
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