Daily Archives: February 25, 2009
PNG Urges ANA Members to "Vote Wisely"
Gold Lower for Third Day, Silver Declines
Ultra High Relief Gold Shipping Notices Emailed by US Mint
The United States Mint on Wednesday sent e-mail updates to customers who purchased a 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold (UHR) coin. The e-mail expands on the Mint's shipment notice recently placed on its online store, and includes additional information such as return details.
The Mint has been under considerable heat from customers wondering when their coins will be shipped. The problem was compounded when the Mint sent out several notices with differing delivery dates. And of course, is worsened by a long delay between ordering and receiving.
To add to the Mint's woes, apparently some orders may have been shipped ahead of others. If reality, and the Mint has not verified the possibility, production problems with UHR companion books may account for the disparity.
Here is the Mint e-mail in its entirety: Read the rest of this numismatic news article »
Girl Scouts Coin Legislation Introduced in Senate, S. 451
All 2008-W American Eagle Gold Coins Sold Out
Wednesday marked the conclusion of 2008-W American Eagle Gold coin sales from the US Mint. The last uncirculated 1/2 ounce version sold out in the morning, and just before gold coin prices increased.
The Mint decided last year that the half-ounce collector coin will not be minted again so it could shift its focus to, among other things, delivering annual collectible coins earlier in the year. Read the rest of this numismatic news article »