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U.S. Dollar Coins

U.S. Dollar Coins

By KJ on July 29, 2010

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 [...]

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Yosemite Quarter, Fake £1 Coin, Online Coin Organizer

Yosemite Quarter, Fake £1 Coin, Online Coin Organizer

By KJ on July 27, 2010

Welcome back to Something About Coins! The new Yosemite quarter will get its day in the spotlight this Thursday, and British dollar coins are under scrutiny because counterfeits have skyrocketed. In other news, a free online service to organize coin collections was started, and highlights were given of an upcoming world coin auction in Boston.

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Copper Nickels, Mint Proof Sets, Numismatic Lectures

By KJ on July 26, 2010

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 [...]

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Gold Proof Eagles, Mint Sets, Coin Regulations

Gold Proof Eagles, Mint Sets, Coin Regulations

By KJ on July 22, 2010

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 [...]

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Proof Silver Eagles, Indian Rupee, Historical Chinese Coins

Proof Silver Eagles, Indian Rupee, Historical Chinese Coins

By KJ on July 21, 2010

Welcome back to Something About Coins! World coin history is the theme of today’s coin news. First, the U.S. government is considering proof versions of the popular American Silver Eagle, and the second article describes a new symbol for the Indian Rupee. Near the bottom of the rupee article is a summary of the country’s [...]

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Polk Dollar Error, World Coins and Sets

Polk Dollar Error, World Coins and Sets

By KJ on July 16, 2010

Welcome back to Something About Coins! Today’s topics span the world. An interesting and rare coin error has been found on one of Polk’s Presidential $1 Coins. The U.S. Mint just released their popular annual Mint Set, and GovMint will soon be releasing a set containing the Royal Mint’s sold out Olympic silver coins. Plus, [...]

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Fake Silver Eagles, Rare Coppers, Shropshire Coin

Fake Silver Eagles, Rare Coppers, Shropshire Coin

By KJ on July 15, 2010

Welcome back to Something About Coins! Today’s articles include tips and tricks to avoid buying fake American Silver Eagle coins and some exciting news about the upcoming World’s Fair of Money convention. PCGS will display one of the all-time finest American copper cents collections, and more numismatic lecture series for the convention have been announced. [...]

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2009 Nickels, Beaver Coins, Gold Treasure

2009 Nickels, Beaver Coins, Gold Treasure

By KJ on July 13, 2010

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 [...]

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2010 Nickels, Proof Sets, Coin Shows

2010 Nickels, Proof Sets, Coin Shows

By KJ on July 12, 2010

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 [...]

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Yellowstone Quarters, Coin Prices, Roman Coins

Yellowstone Quarters, Coin Prices, Roman Coins

By KJ on July 8, 2010

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 [...]

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