We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, an interview with the curator of the American Numismatic Association Money Museum. Also, the Perth Mint’s Platinum Platypus, Silver Maple Leaf sales, 31 year high price of silver, Andrew Johnson Dollar, Estonia’s old notes and coins, ancient coins, 2011 Presidential Dollar Proof Set, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Coin Update News has an interview with Douglas Mudd. He was the manager of the National Numismatic Collection and is currently the curator of the ANA Money Museum.
The Perth Mint will soon issue the Australian Platinum Platypus, a one ounce .9995 platinum investment coin.
The Royal Canadian Mint has stated that sales of the Silver Maple Leaf for 2010 should exceed the levels of the prior year, although exact figures won’t be known until March. They have been rationing available supplies to distributors.
The price of silver has reached a 31 year high, after gaining 7.8% this week. Silver is up 20% from the recent low reached January 25.
A bill which will allow Virginia to mint gold, silver, and platinum coins has moved forward, passed unanimously by the Senate General Laws committee.
Dave Harper will soon reach the 1,000th post for his blog. He provides some thoughts on blog topics and writing for the internet.
To mark the circulation release of the Andrew Johnson Presidential Dollar, here is some political commentary on our 17th President.
Following their switch to the Euro, Estonia’s old bank notes will be incinerated to heat some districts, while their old coins will be recycled into new Euro coins by the Mint of Finland.
An interesting article which moves from the development of coins and money to a discussion of different ancient coins.
How many buyers will there be for the US Mint’s 2011 Presidential Dollar Proof Set? All four coins included have previously been released within two different proof sets, and the price has been increased by 25% from last year.
And now for some notable auctions. First, here’s the 2010-W Buchanan’s Liberty $10 Gold Proof Coin that recently sold out at the US Mint.
Next, a James Buchanan Presidential Dollar that displays a “triple date” on the edge lettering. It is authenticated by PCGS and graded MS64.
Last, a 1950 Proof Lincoln Cent graded NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo. This is a tough find in ultra cameo.
That’s it for the update. Have a great weekend!
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