American Eagles
Gettysburg Quarter, 2010 Proof Gold Eagles, 2011 Army Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Hundreds stood in line to buy the new Gettysburg quarter two days before it goes into circulation. All of the 2010 Proof American Gold Eagle Coins sold out from the U.S. Mint. The 2011 Army Commemorative Coins launch this Monday, January 31. Thoughts of sharing counterfeit detection tips is [...]
Gettysburg Park Quarter, American Silver Eagle Record
Welcome to Something About Coins! There will be a coin launch ceremony for the Gettysburg Park Quarter on January 25. American Silver Eagle’s set a new record and will likely continue to break it for the remainder of the month. The 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar proved to be a popular coin, [...]
Platinum American Eagle Variety, Gilded Koala Silver Coin
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) reported a new 2007 platinum eagle variety. The Perth Mint of Australia is now offering their 2011 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin, and the Taiwan Bank is selling Year of the Rabbit commemorative three coin sets. Another report from last week’s Florida United Numismatists (FUN) [...]
America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will keep producing three inch America the Beautiful (ATB) Silver Bullion Coins, according to the first article. Two more articles discuss the buying frenzy of the recently released 2010 ATB silver bullion sets. A 2005 dated error coin from the Royal Mint has a misspelled word [...]
2011 American Eagles, Rare Coin Investments
Welcome back to Something About Coins! More news is coming out about the popular 2011 American Eagle bullion coins from the U.S. Mint. Coin World provided the Wall Street Journal with their rare coins investment index, and Greg Reynolds takes a look at rare coins at the Winter FUN Convention in Tampa, FL. The New [...]
2011 Bullion Silver Eagles, 2010 Proof American Eagles
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint launched their first 2011 coin, the 2011 bullion Silver Eagle, although they will continue to sell the 2010 version until their supply is gone. As for the proof versions, they sold out last week. More recently, the 2010 Proof Gold Eagle Four-Coin Set sold out. The [...]
2010 Coin Mintage, Satin Coins, Royal Mint Engagement Design
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint stops satin finish on coins, their coin mintage numbers have been updated, and the Royal Mint unveiled their Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement coin design. Gold coins are taking center stage at an upcoming Florida United Numismatists (FUN) auction. Enjoy!
American Palladium Eagles, Silver Eagle Changes
Welcome to Something About Coins! President Obama signed two coin bills into law last week, one creates the American Palladium Eagles and the other changes American Silver Eagle production. The U.S. Mint is promoting their upcoming Lincoln Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set, and Florida’s new gold-dispensing ATM located in an upscale mall [...]
2010 Proof Silver Eagles, 2011 Coin of the Year Award Winner
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The newest proof American Silver Eagles are selling like hot cakes per the first article, and a South African gold coin, the White Rhino, won the 2011 Coin of the Year Award according to the second article. Other Coin of the Year category winners are listed as well, and [...]
2010 American Eagle Sales, People’s Choice Coin of the Year
Welcome back to Something About Coins! A record number of people are accumulating U.S. American Eagle coins, especially the silver Eagles. Demand seems high for the America the Beautiful five ounce silver coins, and Krause Publications wants to know what the coin community likes for the People’s Choice Coin of the Year. See the articles [...]