Daily Archives: February 12, 2009
US Mint Gold Coin Sales Figures, Feb 12
The latest collector gold coin sales figures compare the most recent US Mint reported numbers to those provided on Jan. 29, when a change...
Gold Hits Seven-Month High, Silver Down a Cent
Gold climbed to a new seven-month high on Thursday while oil continued downward for a fifth straight day and reached a two-month low. New...
PNG President Comments on New Lincoln Cents
(Edina, Minnesota) -- The following brief statement was issued today by the Professional Numismatists Guild regarding the introduction of the first of four new...
Video: First 2009 Lincoln Cent Launched, Each Design
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The first 2009 Lincoln cent launch and the remaining three penny designs were captured today by a 49 second video clip...
Numismatic News and Blog Headlines – Feb 12
Four numismatic articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend collectors read...
First Redesigned Lincoln Cent Launched, 95% Copper Versions to Follow
The first newly designed Lincoln cent in 50 years was officially launched into circulation Thursday morning at Abraham Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky.
In total, four new circulating cents will be issued in 2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abe's birth and the 100th anniversary of Lincoln cent first issued in 1909.
The first coin released Thursday depicts a log cabin, which represents Lincoln's birth and early childhood in Kentucky.
Austin Sheheen Appointed ANA Treasurer
Austin M. Sheheen Jr. of Camden, S.C. has been appointed treasurer of the American Numismatic Association, President Barry Stuppler has announced. An ANA member...