March 2011
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2011 Native American Dollars, ATB Quarters
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint launched the 2011 Native American Dollars today and announced two launch ceremonies for their America the Beautiful (ATB) Quarters. Two of the Mint’s Authorized Purchasers (AP’s) sold their 2010 ATB Silver Bullion Coins at remarkably low prices. Speaking of prices, the Mint raised prices for the 2011 [...]
Two Million Dollar Cent
Welcome back to Something About Coins! A two million dollar cent made headlines today in coin news. Other stories include the internet’s impact on the coin market, the alleged largest coin collection, and a brass razoo. The United States Mint will soon be releasing their coin cover for the Johnson Presidential Dollar, and a coin [...]
First Spouse Coins, Rare Coin Buyers
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint’s weekly sales figures put the First Spouse gold coins in the news headlines. Several coin writers are discussing rare coins and what it takes to buy them. A Tasmanian Tiger coin is out. Enjoy!
2011 Native American Dollars, India’s Gold Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will launch the 2011 Native American Dollars this week. It is that time of year again when sales of India’s gold coins skyrocket. Some U.S. legislators are looking at ways to produce coins without violating federal laws while a North Carolina man is convicted for selling [...]
2009 UHR $20 Gold Coin, US Mint Silver Proof Sets
Welcome to Something About Coins! Owners of the 2009 Ultra High Relief (UHR) $20 gold coin should be happy to learn its premium has risen. US Mint officials raised the prices of the silver proof sets. The Royal Canadian Mint is marketing their 2011 spring collection, and the largest hoard of Roman coins, known as [...]
US Mint Sales, Greatest Modern Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Although sales of collector products at the U.S. Mint is slow, sales of bullion American Eagles is not. U.S. Mint Deputy Director Richard Peterson provides insight about the Mint’s production. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has a new label on its slabs for coins in the 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins [...]
2011 American Gold Buffalo, Quarters Proof Set
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The 2011 American Gold Buffalo bullion coins have been released, and the 2011 Quarters Proof Set will launch on Thursday from the U.S. Mint. An analysis of the demand for rare coins and a piece about early dimes are included in today’s headlines. Enjoy!
Ancient Coins, Dahlonega Dollars, Royal Wedding Commemoratives
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Today’s articles cover ancient coins, Dahlonega Mint gold dollars, and the 1859-S Seated Liberty dollar. New coin issues will be Royal Wedding commemorative coins and a rupee coin featuring the Sri Lanka Air Force. Enjoy! NGC Ancients: Ten Reasons to Consider Ancients, ngccoin.com Since at least the early 14th [...]
Gettysburg Quarters, Johnson Presidential Dollars
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is producing fewer coins. 2011 Gettysburg Quarters and Johnson Presidential Dollars were much lower than the other design mintages in their respective series. The 2011 American Buffalo gold bullion coins and the 2011 Quarters Proof Set launch this week. The Austrian Mint is featuring robotics on their [...]
2011 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is gearing up to release the 2011 America the Beautiful silver bullion coins and a few more products. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will host a multi-day coin auction March 29 through April 1 at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The National Money Show will be [...]