June 2010
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US Mint Schedule, Coin Exhibits, Counterfeit Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The first few coin articles focus on the U.S. Mint, while the others cover upcoming coin auctions, coin shows and special exhibits, and that lawsuit against coin doctors. The last article takes a look at detecting counterfeit coins.

Mint Engravers, Shipwreck Coins, Asian Coins
Welcome to Something About Coins! Below are a few stories that spotlight U.S. Mint engravers. The other stories cover the CCAC, treasure hunting and salvage rights, and a very large collection of Chinese coins that is headed to museums. Enjoy!
World’s Largest Gold Coin, Coin Prices
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The world’s largest gold coin was sold today. The first article gives some background about why the coin was auctioned, and the second article describes the sale. The other four articles are a mixture of coin collecting news and education. Enjoy!

Dollar Coins, Rare Gold Coins, $10 Pattern Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Native American dollars, rare James I gold coins, and $10 Pattern coins are three of the eight coin topics in the articles linked below!

Lincoln Dollars, Rare Coins, Bermuda Commemorative
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Profits can still be made on last year’s Lincoln silver dollars, and a discussion of rare coins is made in a few of the coin articles linked below.

Buried Treasure, Cent Roll, Lincoln Set
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The majority of the eight coin articles linked below involve cents, while the others discuss buried treasure, an upcoming auction, and a list of stolen coins.

Boy Scouts Coins, Rare Coins, Mint Proofs
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint finally sold out of the BSA commemorative coins but are still placing orders on a waiting list, and rare coins in today’s market are being auctioned at high prices. Those are just a few of the eight coin collecting news articles linked below!
Maple Leaf Million, Chinese Commemorative, Error Coin
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Below are some coin collecting articles that have been circulating the internet. A very large million dollar Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin will be auctioned very soon, and China is making new gold and silver commemoratives at the end of this month. Those are just a few topics in [...]

Fractional Gold Eagles, First Spouse Coins, Coin Auctions
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Gold coins and auctions are the two main topics covered in the six coin news articles linked below. The U.S. Mint released their fractional gold coins, and Bowers & Merena will be starting their next big auction live on June 17.

Proof Buffalos, Proof Eagles, Stolen Coins
Welcome to Something About Coins! New proof Buffalo gold coins hit the market, and the market for proof American Eagles was analyzed. Two coin dealers were robbed after a coin show, and another coin show starts this week. Those were a few topics in today’s coin news below. 2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins Earn [...]