We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, a numismatic interview with Jeff Garrett. Also, preliminary information on the 2011 Proof American Gold Eagles, possible 2011 Silver Proof Sets suspension, German silver commemoratives, Glacier Park Quarters, Santa Clara Expo, Yuri Gagarin coins, silver at $40 per ounce, coins and banknotes, coin collecting webinar, the Dahlonega coin market, and notable auctions. On to the links..
The latest interview on Coin Update News is with Jeff Garrett, a well known figure in numismatics and author of many popular reference books.
Mint News Blog covers the preliminary details for the 2011 Proof Gold Eagles and the possibility for a sales suspension for the 2011 Silver Proof Sets.
In Germany, the production of silver commemorative coins will be curtailed due to the higher price of the metal. The article says they will begin producing more commemoratives in copper-nickel composition.
Local coverage of the recent launch ceremony for the Glacier National Park Quarter. The park superintendent is quoted, “Individually, each coin isn’t going to buy much. But for me, having a quarter celebrating Glacier National Park is priceless.”
This nostalgic entry in the PCGS blog talks about growing up in Binghamton, NY in the 1950′s. There’s mention of a local news report at the time covering Q. David Bowers purchase of an 1894-S Barber Dime for $10,000.
CNBC has an article from the Santa Clara Expo with a couple of video segments included. The coin dealer interviewed comments on the shrinking premium between bullion and rare coins.
Fifty years ago, Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. Coins have been issued been issued by Russia and Kazakhstan to mark the anniversary.
Some interesting information on the all time high silver price reached in 1980. Back then, the price of silver only closed above the $40 per ounce level for six days.
In opposition to the positions of other countries, Sweden wants to replace coins in circulation with banknotes.
Coin Collectors Blog discusses an upcoming webinar conducted by Dave Harper on Beginning Coin Collecting. It will be held on Tuesday and is free for those who sign up.
Doug Winter discusses the State of the Dahlonega market, including supply, estimated populations, pricing, grading, and more.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a set of 1950-1963 Proof Franklin Half Dollars in a Capital plastics holder.
Next, a lot of 50 of the 2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollars in the original shipping box.
Last, the popular key date 1995-W Silver Eagle Proof Coin graded PCGS PR69DCAM.
That’s it for this update. Have a great weekend!
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