We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news and articles from across the internet! First, the latest United States Mint numismatic sales report with the opening figures for the collectible uncirculated 2011-W Silver Eagle. Also, Olympic Quarter Three Coin Set, coin legislation before Congress, 2013 Presidential Dollar designs, coin market reports, Gold Kangaroo coins, Chinese Panda coins, coin provenance, two and three dollar bills, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The weekly US Mint numismatic sales report shows the 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle off to a fast start. Gold and platinum numismatic products continue their recent subdued sales levels.
Today the US Mint released the Olympic National Park Quarter Three Coin Set. There seems to be a small but steady following for the product type.
So far there have not been any coin related bills approved by the 112th Congress. Here is a summary of the dozen or so bills that have been introduced.
The Commission of Fine Arts provided its recommendations for the 2013 Presidential Dollar designs.
On a related note, Teresita Fernandez was recently appointed to serve on the CFA.
Market reports following the back to back Long Beach Expo and Whitman Philadelphia Expo from Legend Numismatics and Rare Coin Road Warrior.
Dave Harper will host an online seminar “Metal Mania!” on Thursday about gold and silver coin investments.
Here’s a look at the designs for the Perth Mint’s Australian Nugget/Kangaroo Gold Coins from 2000-2011.
An explanation of how some extremely rare Chinese Panda coins were created and the incredible price appreciation over the past few years.
Patrick Heller explains why he thinks the price of silver could rise by 25% to 50% by the end of the year.
Steve Roach on the nine-coin 1910 Proof Set recently sold by Heritage that was purchased from the Philadelphia Mint and passed down in the same family for generations.
The Royal Canadian Mint is on track to sell 25 million ounces of silver bullion coins, representing an increase of 30% over the prior year. Gold sales are expected to be 1 million ounces, around the same level as last year.
Interesting articles on the two dollar bill and three dollar bill.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a group of five 1979 Type 2 Proof Sets in original packaging with the Mint shipping box.
Next, the proof version of the 2010-W Jane Pierce First Spouse Gold Coin graded PCGS PR70DCAM. This issue seems to have one of the lower mintages of the series for a proof coin.
Last, a group of 14 Presidential Dollar Historical Signature Sets. This product was discontinued after 2008 to the disappointment of some collectors.
That’s it for the update. See you next time!
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