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Daily Archives: June 12, 2008

National Park State Quarter Series Comments by House Sponsors

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Coin legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week calling for the creation of another multi-year quarter series. The America's Beautiful...

Australia II 25th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Coin and Sailcloth

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The Perth Mint struck and launched a silver proof commemorative coin celebrating the 25th anniversary of Australia II, which became the first challenger ever to win the America's Cup on 26 September 1983.

The Australian legal tender coin is made of 99.9% pure silver, contains one full ounce, and has a very limited mintage ceiling of 5,000.

Australia II 25th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Coin

The very attractive coin comes with a unique piece of history — a fragment of sailcloth taken from Australia II’s genoa, and worn as she crossed the finish line at the end of the decisive seventh race.

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New Zealand Silver Coin Calculator on CoinNews

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The New Zealand Silver Coin Calculator is added to CoinNews as another collector tool to determine the value of silver content within older circulating...

Commemorative Mother’s Day, Army Infantry and Disabled Veterans Coin Legislation Moves...

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The U.S. House of Representatives was a busy chamber Tuesday with members passing major coin legislation. There are more than a dozen bills under...

Kitco’s Gold and Silver Ownership Program Secured by Royal Canadian Mint

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Kitco recently announced a new worldwide program for investors to own gold and silver secured by the Royal Canadian Mint. The new Kitco Royal...