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U.S. Dollar Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! There’s been a lot of talk recently about dollar coins, so here are several articles covering them. The first one is a rant about their inconvenience, and the second one puts a whole new spin on anti-counterfeit coins. There is a true supporter of the dollar coin, discussed in [...]
Copper Nickels, Mint Proof Sets, Numismatic Lectures
Welcome to Something About Coins! The rising price of metals in nickels and cents has the U.S. Mint concerned, per our first article, and the second one describes the new 2010 Mint Proof Set. Remaining articles dive into the big coin show coming to Boston, like the educational programs, the three major auctions, and the [...]
US Gold, Vatican Money, Dinosaur Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint lowered their price for gold collector coins, and the Vatican started to circulate their collectible coins, a 50-cent piece. Other news about 50-cent coins include Canada’s new dinosaur coin, a Kennedy error, and current values of Franklin half dollars. Later articles reveal some buried treasure and [...]
Gold Proof Eagles, Mint Sets, Coin Regulations
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Three of today’s coin topics cover the goings-on’s at the U.S. Mint. Expectations are high for the possible proof gold American Eagles this year, and the new uncirculated Mint Sets launched with decent but slow sales numbers. Plus, a new quarter is coming soon. Other articles regard coins in [...]
2009 Nickels, Beaver Coins, Gold Treasure
Welcome back to Something About Coins! In today’s articles, you’ll find high premiums for 2009 nickels in rolls or graded individual coins according to recent eBay auction results. Scarce Beaver Money from Oregon minted in the 1800′s is also valuable in extremely fine condition, per the Official Red Book. Other headlining news include finding sunken [...]
2010 Nickels, Proof Sets, Coin Shows
Welcome to Something About Coins! Production of new coins is higher, according to the U.S. Mint, including nickels. The Mint is also releasing new 2010 sets this month. As for coin shows, Modesto finished theirs and Saint John is getting ready for one. Those are just a few of the coin topics in today’s headlining [...]
Yellowstone Quarters, Coin Prices, Roman Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint’s numbers for the new Yellowstone quarter are higher than the Hot Springs quarter but very low compared to prior years, the first article reveals. The basics about coin prices and what consumers need to understand is discussed in the second, and a historic coin hoard is [...]
America the Beautiful Quarters, Consumer Coin Alert, Rare Coins
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint published upcoming coin launch ceremony dates, and PNG members are notifying the public of fraud. In other news, police found a rare collection and are looking for the owner of the stolen coins. The last article is about a unique coin holder that you don’t want to [...]
US Mint Schedule, Coin Exhibits, Counterfeit Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The first few coin articles focus on the U.S. Mint, while the others cover upcoming coin auctions, coin shows and special exhibits, and that lawsuit against coin doctors. The last article takes a look at detecting counterfeit coins.
Mint Engravers, Shipwreck Coins, Asian Coins
Welcome to Something About Coins! Below are a few stories that spotlight U.S. Mint engravers. The other stories cover the CCAC, treasure hunting and salvage rights, and a very large collection of Chinese coins that is headed to museums. Enjoy!