Daily Archives: February 19, 2009
PCGS and New Zealand Mint Establish Coin Certification Agreement
A new international partnership has been established between the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the New Zealand Mint, one of the first world...
Numismatic News and Blog Headlines – Feb 19
Four numismatic articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend collectors read...
Gold, Platinum and Silver Tentatively Retreat
Precious metals stepped back Thursday with gold falling for the first time this week following a 7-month high. New York silver, gold and platinum...
Gold American Eagle, UHR and Lincoln Silver Dollar US Mint...
The US Mint is left with two 2008-W American Eagles gold coins in the uncirculated collector series inventory. The 1 oz option sold out Wednesday. Sales were respectable with an increase of 799, or 9.3 percent.
The biggest jumper in the series was the 1/4 oz option, rising 11.4 percent. The 1/4 oz size settled down with an increase of just 0.6% following last week's reported surge of 48.1 percent. After the current inventory is exhausted, these two coins will not be sold by the Mint again.
2009 Ultra High Relief $20 Double Eagle gold coins moved nicely, rising by 2,579, or 5.7 percent. Collectors have now purchased 47,999 UHRs since they went on sale Jan. 22.
Read the rest of this numismatic news article »ANA to Host 2009-11 Board Candidates Forum at Portland National Money...
The American Numismatic Association will host a 2009-11 Board of Governors Candidates Forum on Saturday, March 14 at the Portland National Money Show.™ The...