Welcome to Something About Coins! Below are articles covering recent coin news. The U.S. Mint removed all restrictions on the 2011 Proof Silver Eagles and announced their next coin ceremonies for upcoming quarter-dollars. U.S. cents led last month's coin production, as the Mint ramped up their overall output. The trial is underway to determine who owns the ten 1933 $20 Gold Double Eagle coins. The Royal Canadian Mint added a new design to their twenty-five cent pieces, and a rare Roman coin will be auctioned in September. Enjoy!
2011 Proof Silver Eagle Order Limits Removed, coinnews.net
The United States Mint released the 2011 Proof American Silver Eagle coin on June 30 for $59.95. Effective Friday at noon (ET), the United States Mint removed their order limits. As has been tradition, the coins have launched over the years with initial order limits that help get them into as many buyers’ hands as possible. The 2011 Proof Silver Eagle had a rather generous limit of 100, meaning up to 100 of the .999 fine silver coins could ... Click for coin article
Vicksburg and Chickasaw Quarters: Ceremony Release Dates and Locations, coincollectingnews.org
The United States Mint this week has announced the coin launch ceremony dates, times, and locations for the final two 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters honoring Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi and Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Oklahoma. Although both ceremonies are scheduled a day or two after the new quarters enter circulation via the Federal Reserve Banks, each will officially introduce the coins to the ... Click for coin article
Cents pace June Mint production, numismaticnews.net
The U.S. Mint chalked up its highest production month during calendar 2011 in June while striking no quarters, half dollars or Native American dollars. Monthly cent production alone jumped past the half billion mark, comprising 56 percent of June’s numbers. Denver struck the most cents with 269.2 million pieces, while Philadelphia came in with the slightly smaller total of 240 million. The pace of nickel and dime production stayed ... Click for coin article
Whose Are They?, numismaster.com
The question of who is the real owner of 10 1933 $20 gold pieces found by the daughter of Philadelphia jeweler Israel Switt will be decided in a two-week trial that began in U.S. District Court July 7. Whether the decision goes for the government, which claims they are illegal, or the family of Switt’s daughter, Joan Langbord, the verdict is likely to be appealed. A 10-person jury was chosen (six will ultimately deliberate), consisting ... Click for coin article
Mythical Quebec monster on Canadian coin, cbc.ca
A mythical monster said to live in Lake Memphremagog, Quebec, has eluded positive identification but there's a chance its image might end up in your pocket soon. Memphre, as the creature is affectionately known, is set to appear on a new series of Canadian twenty-five cent coins. The quarters aren't widely available yet but some people in the Eastern Townships are already looking forward to collecting them. Terry Winslow, owner of the ... Click for coin article
Rare Julius Caesar assassination coin expected to fetch £300k at auction, metro.co.uk
A rare Roman coin that was produced to mark the assassination of Julius Caesar is expected to fetch more than £300,000 at auction. The silver Eid Mar is about the size of a 1p piece and was minted after the murder of the emperor on the ‘Ides of March’ – March 15, 42BC. It was produced by assassin Marcus Brutus, whose head is depicted on one side of the coin. On the other side, a liberty cap between two daggers can be seen, along with ... Click for coin article
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