Daily Archives: May 5, 2008
Proof Platinum American Eagle Coins Officially Launch
Today the United States Mint made their official announcement for the release of 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof coins.
This year's coins mark the last"Judicial Branch" design within the three-year platinum coin series entitled "The Foundations of American Democracy." Starting in 2006, each year celebrated one of the three branches of government.
Along with pricing and design descriptions, which has already been discussed in last week's CoinNews article entitled "2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins and Pricing," the Mint also listed the mintage and product limits for the one-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce and four-coin platinum set.
Die Variety News Magazine is Published: Issue #13 for May/June
Billy G. Crawford's latest bi-monthly issue of Die Variety News magazine is now available online and for free.
The magazine's May/June issue #13 sports, as its title suggests, a variety of interesting coin topics that are sure to please the collector. The numerous descriptive photos within the magazine are great in teaching new collectors about various coin die varieties while keeping experienced collectors well informed.
The magazine has started its third successful year in publication. This latest issue continues its tradition of top die variety news, including subjects on:
- An analysis of the 2004-D Roosevelt Dime
The cover story discusses an apparent double die resulting in "distinct and raised remnants" by Roosevelt's ear.