May 2011
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Another Marine Corps Coin
Welcome to Something About Coins! A U.S. House Rep. proposed legislation for a commemorative coin to honor the 100th anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation. Utah passed their Legal Tender Act of 2011, and a rare coin collection was spilled on a highway over the weekend during a rollover crash. The vehicle’s driver and passenger survived. [...]
Olympic 5 Oz Silver Bullion Coin, Large Coin Holder
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Another 5 oz silver bullion coin, this one will honor Olympic National Park in Washington, will enter the market next week. The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation is advertising their new oversized coin holders for the extra large silver coins. The American Numismatic Society is displaying a Coins of the Holy [...]
Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will be busy this week launching their Yellowstone 5 oz silver uncirculated coin and proof American Buffalo gold coin. The Austrian Mint kicked up their silver coin production. A review of the Heritage Platinum Night auction on April 28 follows, and China’s 10-kilogram gold coin sold over [...]
Hot Springs 5 oz Silver, Grant $1 Coin
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint’s uncirculated Hot Springs 5 oz silver coin sold out, and several details about the upcoming ceremony to launch the Grant $1 Coin surfaced today. A couple of South African coins made the news, and a few class descriptions for ANA’s Summer Seminar are listed. The story [...]
Quarter Three Coin Set, Half Dollar
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The most recent sales figures from the U.S. Mint emerged. Dave Harper comments on the un-used half dollar, and Doug Winter describes an 1858-O Double Eagle from the Eliasberg Collection. Enjoy!
American Eagles April Summary
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Reports on the gold and silver bullion American Eagles summarize strong sales in April. The U.S. Mint launched another Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set, and NumisMaster gives a historical look at the half dime. Enjoy!
Silver Proof Sets, Grant $1 Coin
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint revived their popular silver proof sets that were suspended during the last few weeks in April. They will launch two new coins next week, the Grant $1 Coin and the Yellowstone 5 oz Silver Uncirculated Coin. The George VI gold coin set sold for $147,300 at Baldwin’s [...]
$10 Liberty Head Gold Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! A collection of $10 Liberty Head gold coins, ranked number one Finest Set of All Time on the PCGS Set Registry, makes headlines following a recent sale. Dave Harper comments on the U.S. Mint sales of proof and uncirculated American Eagles, and Vic Bozarth discusses buying and selling coins [...]
2011 Uncirculated American Gold Eagles
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint released their 2011 Uncirculated American Gold Eagles today. Silver prices are trending downward, but many collectors were able to sell their silver dollars and commemoratives while the precious metal was peaking. Jack Ahr, coin designer of the Bicentennial quarter, was recently spotted at a coin show. [...]
America the Beautiful Quarters 3-Coin Set, Magnolia Collection of Gold Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is launching a few more products this week, including the Mount Hood National Forest America the Beautiful Quarters 3-Coin Set. The Magnolia Collection of early U.S. gold coins sold at auction and Greg Reynolds highlights some of his favorite coins from it. Silver coins are still [...]