New Coin Issues
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 [...]
Silver Coin Price, Prince William and Kate Middleton Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint temporarily suspended one of its silver proof sets due to rising silver coin prices. The mint is also researching possible new coin materials. The Royal Mint unveiled new Prince William and Kate Middleton wedding coins. Enjoy!
Yosemite Three Coin Set, Fake Euro Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will launch their Yosemite Park Three Coin Set tomorrow. The European Union reported fake euro coins rose in 2010 compared to 2009. The Royal Canadian Mint plans to strike wedding coins in honor of Prince William and Kate Middleton. A nice hoard of Roman silver coins [...]
Quarter Design, $3 Gold Coin Set
Welcome to Something About Coins! A call for coin designers has been made; Great Basin National Park Quarter designs will be accepted until March 2. The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will exhibit a 36-coin $3 Gold Coin Set in Sacramento. The silver Nicholas von Jacquin coin, the platinum Australian platypus coin, and the Franz [...]
Medal of Honor Coins, Canadian King of Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will launch their Medal of Honor coins on Friday, Feb. 25. A 50-cent piece dated 1921 is considered the Canadian King of Coins and will be up for auction in April. Coins from the U.S. valued over $1,000 are examined in the last three articles. Enjoy!
Johnson Presidential Dollar, Presidential $1 Coin Albums
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The Andrew Johnson Presidential Dollar was released in a ceremony. The U.S. Mint said they will discontinue Presidential Dollar Coin Albums. The 2011 Mint Set debuted strong. A coin auction to raise money for an endowment for the National Numismatic Collection is set for January. Silver coins are hot [...]
5 Ounce Silver Coins, Buchanan’s Liberty Proof Coin
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Prices have been declining recently in the secondary market for the large 5 Ounce America the Beautiful Silver Coins. Buchanan’s Liberty Proof First Spouse gold coins sold out at the U.S. Mint, and images of the new 2011 First Spouse gold coin designs have been published. The British Treasury [...]
Medal of Honor Coin, 2011 Coin Production
Welcome to Something About Coins! Today’s theme is all about new coins. The U.S. Mint published new images of their Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins that are set to launch on Feb. 25. They also released their 2011 coin production numbers for January. The next Presidential $1 coin will launch Feb. 17, and the U.S. [...]