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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 [...]
America the Beautiful Silver Coins, Suspended Silver Sets
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will be releasing more five ounce silver coins, but for now they have temporarily suspended two 2010-dated silver coin sets again due to their rising melt values. A new 1,000-euro gold coin is gaining attention before its release date. A history lesson on the original U.S. dollar [...]
Glacier National Park Quarter, US Mint Sales
Welcome back to Something About Coins! More details about the Glacier National Park Quarter’s release ceremony and the latest US Mint sales have been published. Two of the newest 2011 America the Beautiful 5-ounce bullion coins will emerge this month. March was third best in American Silver Eagles sales. PCGS enhanced their certification verification process [...]
American Gold Bullion Coins, Glacier National Park Quarters
Welcome to Something About Coins! Sales of American gold bullion coins was better in March than February, according to a report on the U.S. Mint’s sales figures. The mint launched the Glacier National Park Quarters on Monday, and the Hot Springs silver uncirculated coin will be made available on April 28. Silver coins are receiving [...]
2011 Quarters Silver Proof Set, American Silver Eagles
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint released their 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set today while sales for American Silver Eagles continued to skyrocket. A 1776 Continental currency dollar and a 1792 half disme are just two highlights that will be featured at the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles [...]
First Spouse Coins, Rare Coin Buyers
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint’s weekly sales figures put the First Spouse gold coins in the news headlines. Several coin writers are discussing rare coins and what it takes to buy them. A Tasmanian Tiger coin is out. Enjoy!
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 [...]
2011 American Gold Buffalo, Quarters Proof Set
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The 2011 American Gold Buffalo bullion coins have been released, and the 2011 Quarters Proof Set will launch on Thursday from the U.S. Mint. An analysis of the demand for rare coins and a piece about early dimes are included in today’s headlines. Enjoy!
2011 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is gearing up to release the 2011 America the Beautiful silver bullion coins and a few more products. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will host a multi-day coin auction March 29 through April 1 at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The National Money Show will be [...]
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 [...]