For the lucky few able to get one of the Jefferson Liberty First Spouse Gold Coins, take heart. If you haven’t already received yours, they’re on the way.

And the coins are, if you’ll forgive me… SWEEET!

Although variation in delivery dates were given based on order times, no orders were actually shipped when the Jefferson Spouse coins were first sold on August 30th.

The U.S. Mint receipts listed the coins in the "backordered" category for everyone.

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For the first time ever the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing digitally unveiled a new bill redesign.

The new $5 bill will mix into the circulating starting in early 2008 and is promised to be "safer, smarter and more secure".

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing launched the digital redesign through an Internet news conference that was backed up with excellent web site resources describing the new $5.

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Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee - who are they and what do they do?

Since the government is responsible for minting coins, you could suspect it’s more than one or two people who are responsible for designing them.

But wait, we’re talking about the government… Obviously, we need to be thinking about committees when it comes to decision making!

There are, in fact, many layers in getting a new coin design out the door. And although there’s some jest when it comes to talking about the government, the design of coinage - whether it’s good or bad - is no simple thing.

An interesting party in one phase of a coin’s design is the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, or CCAC for short.

Unless you read Public Law or have been in the numismatic world and have followed the development path of a new coin, the CCAC is likely foreign to you.

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Flashing back to the introduction of the 50 State Quarters® Program and you’re hit over the head with how fast time really does fly by.

The year was 1999 - the initiation year of an innovative, 10-year coin series where each state would be celebrated with a design commemorating its history and inclusion into the Union.

Since, we’ve experienced five new state quarters every year. And each quarter has a different reverse (tails) image and theme.

The quarters have not only helped highlight states’ history but have driven many Americans toward a new hobby, collecting coins.

And with that, new coins have been introduced and are continually planned in an attempt to keep that percolated numismatic interest high.

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Coins of proof quality have no equal in sharpness or brilliance. These specialty made coins are so finely sculptured that extreme details are noticeable.

A proof coin’s exceptional detail combined with its aesthetic appeal make them extremely popular with collectors.

In terms of output, a proof is the absolute highest quality coin a mint can produce.

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The price of gold has jumped in the last thirty days from a low of $648 an ounce to a high of $711.75. If you’ve invested in gold, you’re loving it. If you’re the United States Mint, you’re hating it.

The increased price of gold is affecting the US Mint’s bottom line. So much so that late this afternoon, September 13, the U.S. Mint suspended the sale of all their 2007 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated coins.

The Mint needs to adjust their prices, pushing them up higher. Here’s a listing of the suspended gold coins (at least so far) and their former prices:

• 2007 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated One Ounce Coin, Price: $749.95
• 2007 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated One-Half Ounce Coin,
  Price: $379.95
• 2007 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated One-Quarter Ounce Coin, Price: $195.95
• 2007 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated One-Tenth Ounce Coin, Price: $89.95
• 2007 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Four-Coin Set,
  Price: $1,379.95

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The United States Mint has released the 2007 Jefferson $1 Coin Covers. The limited edition covers contain two Jefferson $1 Coins that were minted on the first day of production.

One coin is from the Philadelphia Mint while the other is from the Denver Mint. Also included on the cover is an American Flag postage stamp and a postmark date of August 16, 2007, which indicates the day the coins were first released.

There’s a limit in place of 10 orders per household, which will be re-evaluated after thirty days. However, given there’s a total limit set at 50,000, the Jefferson covers may not be available beyond those thirty days.

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You see coin specials everywhere - online, magazines, TV, mail outs and even 40,000 feet in the air through airline catalogs.

More recent coin commercialization has changed the landscape for coin dealers and collectors, making buying decisions more complex. Where should you spend your money?

Making everything more complex, especially for new collectors, are the broadening products containing coins that have undergone "post-mintage" changes.

More coins than ever are being changed after they’re minted by the government

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New legislation was approved by Congress this week that’s intended to stir the pot with the Sacagawea golden dollar.

The desire is to create fresh, recurring excitement with the Sacagawea dollar to commemorate Native Americans while also promoting its use in daily circulation.

What’s the plan to make most of this happen? In short, replicate the Presidential $1 Coin series.

The details of the Sacagawea amendment and the coin’s design overhaul

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The latest quarter from the 50 State Quarters® Program is now available. The Wyoming commemorative quarters officially bucked out of the U.S. Mint doors just yesterday.

Or, stated without the intended humor, they’ve been moved into daily circulation. If you’re worried you won’t be able to find any, you can also directly purchase the quarters in two-roll sets and bags from the United States Mint.

Quick Details about the Wyoming State Quarter

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