US Mint
Five Ounce Silver Coins, 2011 Transformers Collectible
Welcome to Something About Coins! Two new five ounce silver coins are hitting the coin market. They are the U.S. Mint’s Yosemite National Park 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin and the Perth Mint’s 2011 Australian Koala 5 Ounce Silver Proof Coin. Also a collectible, another 2011 Transformers coin is available, and this one features the [...]
Buying Gold, Hesselgesser’s Silver Dollars
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Below are tips for investing in gold coins, coverage of the freshly sold out Mary Lincoln gold coin, history of the Hesselgesser Collection’s bust silver dollars, and a story of a collector’s obsession with Jewish coins that lead to the writing of the book, ‘Money of Ancient Judea and [...]
American Proof Platinum Eagles, Transformers Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The latest U.S. Mint sales report features the debuting sales of the American Proof Platinum Eagles. The Perth Mint has new silver Transformers Coins that feature the character Optimus Prime from the cartoon and animated series. Doug Winter contrasts the art market to the rare coin market, and Steve [...]
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. [...]
Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will be busy this week launching their Yellowstone 5 oz silver uncirculated coin and proof American Buffalo gold coin. The Austrian Mint kicked up their silver coin production. A review of the Heritage Platinum Night auction on April 28 follows, and China’s 10-kilogram gold coin sold over [...]
Hot Springs 5 oz Silver, Grant $1 Coin
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint’s uncirculated Hot Springs 5 oz silver coin sold out, and several details about the upcoming ceremony to launch the Grant $1 Coin surfaced today. A couple of South African coins made the news, and a few class descriptions for ANA’s Summer Seminar are listed. The story [...]
Quarter Three Coin Set, Half Dollar
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The most recent sales figures from the U.S. Mint emerged. Dave Harper comments on the un-used half dollar, and Doug Winter describes an 1858-O Double Eagle from the Eliasberg Collection. Enjoy!
American Eagles April Summary
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Reports on the gold and silver bullion American Eagles summarize strong sales in April. The U.S. Mint launched another Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set, and NumisMaster gives a historical look at the half dime. Enjoy!
Silver Proof Sets, Grant $1 Coin
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint revived their popular silver proof sets that were suspended during the last few weeks in April. They will launch two new coins next week, the Grant $1 Coin and the Yellowstone 5 oz Silver Uncirculated Coin. The George VI gold coin set sold for $147,300 at Baldwin’s [...]
$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 [...]