World Coins
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 [...]
Glacier Quarter Mintage, Dollar Coins Values
Welcome back to Something About Coins! While reports of the U.S. Mint’s Glacier National Park quarter’s mintage surfaced, so did news of rising values for certain older dollar coins. Sweden and Germany are both pondering changes to their coin policies, and the U.S. Mint raised prices of their numismatic gold coins. US Mint March 2011 [...]
Two Million Dollar Cent
Welcome back to Something About Coins! A two million dollar cent made headlines today in coin news. Other stories include the internet’s impact on the coin market, the alleged largest coin collection, and a brass razoo. The United States Mint will soon be releasing their coin cover for the Johnson Presidential Dollar, and a coin [...]
2009 UHR $20 Gold Coin, US Mint Silver Proof Sets
Welcome to Something About Coins! Owners of the 2009 Ultra High Relief (UHR) $20 gold coin should be happy to learn its premium has risen. US Mint officials raised the prices of the silver proof sets. The Royal Canadian Mint is marketing their 2011 spring collection, and the largest hoard of Roman coins, known as [...]
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 [...]
2011 Silver Eagles, Princes of Wales Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint said they will launch the 2011 Silver Eagles on June 30, and the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled Princes of Wales coins that will begin shipping on March 15. Doug Winter provides a lesson on Liberty Head half eagles, and F. Michael Fazzari teaches coin grading tips [...]
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!
Gold and Silver American Eagles
Welcome to Something About Coins! Below are coin headlines from around the web. US Mint Gold and Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales in February 2011, coincollectingnews.org The pace of US Mint bullion coin sales slowed in February 2011 against January, but authorized dealers ordered more Silver Eagles and more Gold Eagles when compared to the [...]
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 [...]