OTTAWA, ONTARIO – The Royal Canadian Mint has proudly produced the medals for the upcoming 2009 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. This spectacular sporting event, which will play host to 10 countries, will take place in Ottawa from December 26, 2008 to January 5, 2009. "The Mint is delighted to be taking part in what [...]
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Colorado students in 31 elementary, middle and high schools collected nearly 3.8 million in pennies, or $37,826.02, for local charities during the 18th annual Penny Harvest.
The Penny Harvest is a national program that comes to fruition each fall when children scour their neighborhood in search of pennies.
Collected pennies are tallied toward year’s end with youthful philanthropy in full stride as students select charities of their choice to help with cash grants and services.
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Four numismatic articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s articles: Designer’s initials trigger debate over signing 1909 cents By Paul Gilkes, COIN WORLD Two of the four Lincoln cents issued for [...]
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Counterfeiting money — one of the oldest crimes in history — has now trended to a new five-year high, according to the Secret Service who has exclusive jurisdiction in protecting US currency. While no where near a historical peak set during the Civil War when one-third to one-half of notes were counterfeit, fake bills in [...]
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The U.S. government in November, and for the second consecutive month, printed fewer but higher valued banknotes, according to Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) figures released Tuesday. 476,800,000 banknotes were produced last month valued at $18,841,600,000. In contrast, the BEP printed 608M Notes Worth $14.1B in October. Compared to October, 51.2 million more $100s [...]
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The American Numismatic Association is inviting its members to showcase their collections and expertise by displaying a numismatic exhibit at the 2009 Portland National Money Show™, March 13-15. Exhibitors have the option to enter their displays in competitive (judged, with six open divisions), non-competitive, or marquee categories. Competitive exhibits are judged on a variety of [...]
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2008 US Mint American Eagle gold and silver coins are quickly disappearing. Several sold out, some face elimination, and 2009 replacements are on the horizon.
Tables comparing 2007 and 2008 Mint sales figures emphasize coins that look to have been good buys. Plus, potential opportunities that may still exist. Before analyzing the tables, consider also:
US Mint discontinued coin products include the American Eagle Gold Uncirculated 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, and Four-Coin Sets. Only the one-ounce option will remain in 2009.
The Mint has scheduled several 2009 product releases, but no dates have yet been listed for American Eagles. 2008 coins that do not sell out will stop with 2009 launches.
The latest Mint sales figures comparing December 2008 week 3 to week 4 indicate high demand for American Eagle gold proof coins, and even greater demand for the uncirculated options.
The proof one-half ounce and four-coin set have sold out within the last eight days. The gold proof one ounce sold out the week prior. It would seem more coins would likely join the sell out list.
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