Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the upcoming launch of the numismatic Hot Springs America the Beautiful 5 oz. Silver Coins. Also, sales of the 2011 ATB silver coins, the Old San Francisco Mint, two articles on silver, Glenna Goodacre’s donation, Franklin Half mystery, gold bullion and rare gold coins, Black Swan treasure, US Mint sales report including the 2011 Proof Gold Eagles, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint will begin sales of the 2010-P Hot Springs 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coins on April 28. With a low mintage and high collector interest, the product should sell out quickly.
Unfortunately, the Mint expects ordering delays for the coins both online and by phone, as their systems are in need of an upgrade.
Meanwhile, authorized purchasers ordered 153,400 of the 2011 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins out of the total 253,000 available for the first two designs of the year.
An article and video discussing plans for the Old San Francisco Mint. The design director said, “It will be one of the most environmentally innovative national historic landmarks in the United States.”
The Wall Street Journal says day traders have been piling into silver. Trading volume for the SLV silver ETF exceeded the volume of the S&P 500 ETF during the past two days.
Patrick Heller comments on silver’s recent increased volatility and silver paper contracts.
More coverage of Glenna Goodacre’s donation of 17 items created for her design of the Sacagawea Dollar, including a large size image.
Ken Potter discusses a proof 1962 Franklin Half Dollar that has a “D” shaped mark on the Liberty Bell, reminiscent of the 1953 “Superbird” Washington Quarter.
What is the price relationship between gold bullion and rare gold coins?
It took an entire 757 to transport the 17 tons of gold and silver coins that comprise Odyssey Marine Exploration’s Black Swan treasure.
The latest US Mint sales report includes the opening figures for the 2011 Proof Gold Eagles, which were below the sales levels of the prior year.
And now for some notable auctions. First, here are the auctions for the 2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set. This was the last “one per household” US Mint product that achieved a quick sell out.
To go with another one of today’s articles, here are the auctions for the 2006 San Francisco Old Mint $5 Gold Coins. Surcharges from the program helped fund the ongoing renovation of the Old Mint to a museum.
Last, the 1995 Civil War Battlefields 3 Coin Set, containing the gold, silver, and clad coins struck in proof.
That’s it for another update. See you next time!
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