We’re back to bring you another round up of the latest coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, the latest US Mint numismatic sales report that includes the debut figures for the 2011 Proof American Platinum Eagle. Also, Memorial Day origins, US Mint criticism, demand for mint state Walking Liberty Halves, gold and silver in Utah, Eric P. Newman turns 100, paper money collecting, Royal Canadian Mint silver and niobium series, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A new US Mint sales report includes the debut figures for the 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle, which opened slower compared to the 2009 and 2010 releases. The 2011-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle, which I have been watching closely, moved up by 435.
Coin Collectors Blog has a post for Memorial Day, from its origins to its adoption as an official national holiday.
The second part of a two part article from Louis Golino, which asks: Does the US Mint deserve the criticism it receives?
While the market for generic mint state Morgan and Peace Dollars has cooled, there remains broad demand for mint state Walking Liberty Half Dollars.
The New York Times covers the new law in Utah that makes gold and silver coins legal tender and exempts them from state capital gains tax.
A coin firm is reported to have offered prospective coin buyers shares in the company itself. Now, these investors can’t get their money back.
Eric P. Newman turned 100 years old on May 25. He is a well known numismatic writer, researcher, and presenter, and the only person alive to have owned all five of the 1913 Liberty Nickels.
A coin collector describes how be branched out into a small paper money collection.
More than 300 gold sovereigns were uncovered at a construction site in Albany (Western Australia), but the find may be “lost” since the owner of the land will not allow archeologists to have access to the site.
The Royal Canadian Mint will begin a series of silver and niobium coins.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an auction for the low mintage 2008-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle 4 Coin Set. The coins are graded by NGC with three coins MS70 and one coin MS69.
Next, the 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar along with an original leather coin pouch from the Exposition.
Last, a 1950 Proof Set with the coins in their original cellophane wrappers.
That’s it for another update. Have a great day!
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