Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back for another round up of the latest coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, design selections and ordering information for the September 11 Silver Medals from the United States Mint. Also, Olympic National Park Quarters released, generic gold coin premiums, high end coin sales, Bitcoin millionaires, Lions Clubs International coins proposed, early commemorative coin subset, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The final design and ordering details for the 2011 September 11 National Medals have been announced. Sales will begin on June 20 at an introductory price of $56.95 for the one ounce silver medals, although shipping is not expected to begin until September.
Here is the US Mint’s official page for the 9/11 medals.
Today, the United States Mint began sales of the Olympic National Park Quarters numismatic bags and rolls. Tomorrow the official launch ceremony will be held.
There have been several recent articles mentioning the low premiums for generic gold coins. Laura Sperber now says “generic gold has crashed and is dead in the water.”
Steve Roach discusses the three auctions held before and during the Long Beach Expo, with comments on some of the high end coin sales.
The value of the digital currency known as Bitcoins has gone from near zero to more than $30, creating some millionaires.
Numistories lays the groundwork for an examination of the money of King Arthur.
Earlier this month, a bill was introduced seeking commemorative silver dollars to mark the centennial of the Lions Clubs International.
Rather than a full collection of early silver commemorative coins, an alternate and more easily achieved collection could be for the coins which feature conjoined busts.
The Perth Mint recently admitted to a coin design error, on a coin which depicts a World War I soldier holding a World War II era rifle.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a type set collection from half cents to dollars, including many higher grade coins. Large scans are included of each page of the Dansco album.
Next, a 2007-D Roosevelt Dime Obverse Die Cap graded NGC MS 68. This is also a satin finish (SMS) coin, making it even more unusual.
Last, the 2008-W Gold Eagle 4 Coin Proof Set, which contains some lower mintage issues.
That wraps up another update. Have a great evening!
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