World Coins
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
Royal Wedding Coins, Lincoln Cents
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Soon, the hoopla over the Royal Wedding Coins will be over, but for now, a few new articles are linked below. Greg Reynolds examines gold bullion and rare gold coins, and Arlyn G. Sieber points out the basics for collecting Lincoln Cents. The last article updates the status of [...]
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!
1928 Peace Dollar, Dug Up Double Eagle
Welcome back to Something About Coins. The latest value of the 1928-S Peace Dollar is examined and one of 80 $20 Double Eagles was given to the Hackney Museum. The Perth Mint announced two new coins, and a 1866 $20 Liberty Type II "Trompeter" PCGS Secure PR66 Deep Cameo recently sold to a private investor. [...]
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!