New Coin Issues
2011 Proof Silver Eagles, Coin Ceremonies
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 [...]
2011 Proof Silver Eagles, Grand Canyon 5 oz Silver Coin
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint has been busy releasing the 2011 Proof Silver Eagles on Thursday and the Grand Canyon 5 oz Silver Coin on Wednesday. Plus, a waiting list is being taken for the sold out Yosemite 5 oz Silver Coin. Details can be found in the articles linked below. An [...]
Olympic National Park Quarter Sales, Locomotive Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! A review of recent U.S. Mint sales figures shows the Olympic National Park Quarter sales were kind of slow. The Royal Canadian Mint released another Locomotive Coin. Tips on selling coins and an evaluation of Lincoln cents are also topics of today’s coin news. Enjoy!
Palladium Eagles, Grand Canyon 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is studying whether American Palladium Eagle coins can be produced at no net cost to taxpayers, and two new coins will be on the market soon. They are the Grand Canyon 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin and the Grant First Spouse Gold Coin. The Perth Mint [...]
Vicksburg Silver Bullion Coin
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is releasing the Vicksburg Silver Bullion Coin on June 20 but only to their authorized purchasers. Over 20,000 collectors bought the Yosemite 5 oz silver uncirculated coin last week. The U.S. Mint’s 9/11 silver medal will launch on June 20. Panda coins have been targeted by [...]
Olympic Park Quarter, 2011 Coin Production
Welcome to Something About Coins! A new quarter-dollar from the U.S. Mint, the Olympic Park Quarter, entered circulation Monday, and 2011′s coin production was on the rise. One of the world’s largest collections of pre-Hispanic and colonial-era coins is reportedly at a new museum in Mexico City. San Francisco Mint news included its 1856 dated [...]
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 [...]
$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 [...]
ATB Hot Springs Coin, US Mint Sales
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint anticipates high demand and a slow ordering system for Thursday’s big launch of the collector version five ounce silver ATB Hot Springs Coin. The 2011 bullion ATB coins started hot on Monday, according to a mint sales report. Doug Winter defines coins that are called widgets [...]