Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from a variety of sources around the internet! First, the latest US Mint sales report shows a slow down across several product categories, as the latest America the Beautiful Quarter products debut. Also, Abraham Lincoln rolls sold out, Perth Mint silver coin sales, 2012 Native American Dollar designs, Stack’s-Bowers auction highlights, the edges of coins, Canadian polymer banknotes video, gold coin hoard on display, new coin related bill introduced, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A new US Mint sales report is available with the latest figures for numismatic products. The 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle sales slowed to a crawl, although a price decrease may help bolster sales.
The numismatic rolls for the 2010-P Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dollar have sold out.
Silver coin sales reached a new record for the latest fiscal year at the Perth Mint. Since July 1, 2010, they have sold 10.7 million one ounce silver coins.
CoinWorld has coverage of the Commission of Fine Art’s discussion of the 2012 Native American Dollar candidate designs.
Greg Reynold’s second article on the recently concluded Stack’s-Bowers Baltimore auction, covering significant patterns and gold coins.
An overview of the various devices that have been used on the edges of coins.
The new Latvian “Beer Mug” Coin has created some controversy, as the health ministry called it “illegal alcohol advertising.”
A video from the Bank of Canada on the new polymer banknotes has been posted on YouTube. It highlights some of the advanced security features.
The largest hoard of Iron Age gold coins discovered in Britain will go on display. The coins were found by metal detectorists in 2008.
Are coins “just pieces of metal”? A reflective article discussing what gives rare coins their significance.
A bill has been introduced which seeks to authorize gold and silver commemorative coins for the National Future Farmers of America.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a no reserve auction for a 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar graded ANACS VG8.
Next, a collection of 62 State, Territorial, and National Park Quarter Rolls complete through Gettysburg. The current bid is a little over face value and the auction includes a wooden storage case.
Last, one of the lower mintage early commemorative silver coins, the 1935 Hudson Half Dollar graded PCGS MS64.
That it for another update. Have a great day!
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