We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! The latest US Mint numismatic sales report confirms that the Yosemite Five Ounce Coins are not sold out and provides some explanation. Also, 2011 gold commemorative coins, the next ATB silver bullion release, coins from the summer FUN auction, demand for silver bullion, COTY nominations, 1933 double eagle trial continues, Lincoln Cent varieties, tips for selling coins, Mark Twain coins proposed, the Winston Churchill crown, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A new US Mint sales report is available along with a statement from the US Mint confirming that the waitlist notice for the 2010-P Yosemite Five Ounce Silver Coin had been posted in error. According to the report, sales are at 25,338 out of the 27,000 maximum mintage.
This Mint News Blog discusses the sales and unusual circumstances for this year’s gold commemorative coins. It’s still early, but these coins seem to have the potential for low mintages.
Authorized purchasers will be able to place orders for the next America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin release on July 18. The design features Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Coin Rarities & Related Topics continues the discussion of the coins included in the recently concluded Summer FUN auction, this time for early gold coins.
This article from TheStreet.com discusses the higher demand for silver bullion compared to gold bullion based on data from eBay transactions.
NPR has another segment on dollar coins, which describes how frequent fliers took advantage of the US Mint’s Direct Ship Program.
Numismaster is asking for nominations for the next Coin of the Year Awards. Nominations should be for 2010 coin issues.
Here are links to Coinworld’s continued coverage of the Langbord trial regarding ten 1933 double eagles for July 12 and July 13.
A discussion of the most collected minting varieties of the Lincoln Cent series, although the title of the article calls them “error cents”.
Doug Winter provides ten tips for selling your coins.
On the coin legislation front, a bill has been introduced seeking to authorize Mark Twain gold and silver commemorative coins for 2016.
The US Mint has announced the dates and locations for the launch ceremonies to be held for the next two America the Beautiful Quarters.
NGC has created a registry set which includes the coins featured in the book 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins.
An article discussing the importance of the 1965 Winston Churchill crown, which was the first and only time a non-monarch appeared on a pre-decimal British coin.
And now for some notable auctions.First, here is an auction for a coin hoard, which includes proof sets, uncirculated sets, and US Mint packaged Westward Journey Nickel rolls and Presidential Dollar rolls. The opening bid is face value.
Next, the 2010-W Jane Pierce First Spouse Gold Coin graded PCGS MS70. This seems to be the lowest mintage release of the series from last year.
Last, here is a complete collection of 1913-1938 Buffalo Nickels in Dansco album.
That’s it for the update. Have a great evening!
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