US Mint
2011 Uncirculated American Gold Eagles
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint released their 2011 Uncirculated American Gold Eagles today. Silver prices are trending downward, but many collectors were able to sell their silver dollars and commemoratives while the precious metal was peaking. Jack Ahr, coin designer of the Bicentennial quarter, was recently spotted at a coin show. [...]
America the Beautiful Quarters 3-Coin Set, Magnolia Collection of Gold Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is launching a few more products this week, including the Mount Hood National Forest America the Beautiful Quarters 3-Coin Set. The Magnolia Collection of early U.S. gold coins sold at auction and Greg Reynolds highlights some of his favorite coins from it. Silver coins are still [...]
ATB 5 Oz Silver Coins, Russian Bullion Coins
ATB 5 Oz Silver Coins, Russian Bullion Coins Welcome to Something About Coins! Below are five articles covering the U.S. Mint’s sales of ATB 5 ounce silver coins, the Bank of Russia’s new bullion coin series, the upcoming 2011 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coin, and the up tick in demand for proof gold coins. Enjoy!
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 [...]
Proof Gold Eagles, Sacagawea Dollar
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Buyers rushed to get their share of the new 2011 Proof Gold Eagle coins, according to a recent report, and the Smithsonian received a donation from the designer of the Sacagawea Dollar for its numismatic collection. Five ounce silver coins will hit the coin market soon, and two rare [...]
Five Ounce Silver Coins, Silver Coin Values
Welcome to Something About Coins. Silver seems to be the focus of most of the current coin news circulating the internet. A couple of new releases hit the market this week, including the Hot Springs Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, the Gettysburg Five Ounce Silver Bullion Coin, and the Glacier Five Ounce Silver Bullion Coin. [...]
US Silver Coins, Half Dollar Commemoratives
Welcome back to Something About Coins. The latest sales figures from the U.S. Mint is out, and older half dollar commemoratives get historical look. Definitions for fresh coins and choice or gem coins are thoughtfully explained, and the People’s Bank of China has new gold and silver commemorative coins. Enjoy!
Silver’s High Prices, 2011 Silver Sets Suspended
Welcome to Something About Coins. Most of the coin related headlines dealt with the high price of silver. The U.S. Mint had already suspended two of its silver proof sets, but now it has "temporarily suspended" two more — the 2011 silver sets. Dave Harper reported on the Chicago International Coin Fair, and Heritage Auctions [...]
Proof American Gold Eagle Mintage, More Royal Wedding Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Dave Harper comments on the increased proof American Gold Eagle mintage limits. More royal wedding coins and coin details have been flooding the internet, and below are several articles on other world mints. Enjoy!
2011 Proof Gold Eagles, Oldest Known Shipwreck Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint announced they will begin selling 2011 Proof Gold Eagles on April 21, and their latest sales figures reveals improved demand for their collector coins. It is believed that the oldest known shipwreck coins off the coast of the Dominican Republic have been found. Also discussed below [...]