The following article was released Tuesday afternoon on the CoinNews sister site, First Spouse Coins. The most relevant information is republished here, as an additional recommendation to watch for likely changes to US Mint collector UHR and First Spouse gold coin prices on Wednesday or Thursday. First Spouse Gold Coin prices are headed lower this [...]
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The Perth Mint has issued the first Australian ANZAC $1 coin from a new annual program honouring all men and women who have served their country since the Gallipoli campaign of 1915.
The 2009 release symbolises the importance of remembering the sacrifices of Australian diggers and the preservation of their memories by each succeeding generation with a commemorative design of a former serviceman and a young child.
As well as The Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mintmark, the reverse design includes a silhouetted bugler, the words ‘Lest We Forget’ and the date of ANZAC Day – April 25 – on which the lives of all Australians lost in war time are remembered.
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The inaugural 2009 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set is now on sale at the United States Mint. The ninth set in the series that began in 2007 features William Henry Harrison on an uncirculated dollar coin and a likeness to the Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Coin on a 1/15 inch bronze [...]
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Four numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend coin collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s articles: No quarters at Denver in March Buzz with Dave Harper | Numismatic News No quarters were [...]
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of his birth, the British Royal Mint has released Robert Burns £2 Silver and Gold Proof Coins. Robert Burns, sometimes called Scotland’s favorite son and still known worldwide for his work, was a poet and lyricist in the 1700′s.
In a two room cottage (now known as Burns Cottage) in Alloway Scotland, Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759. Robert’s mother would often sing traditional Scottish songs to him and his younger brother. His father, who was a firm believer in education, helped to persuade area residents to hire a schoolteacher named John Murdoch for all of their children. Murdoch said that Robert could quickly memorize whole passages of text. This memory would serve him well later in life.
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To the expected delight of coin and paper money enthusiasts, Krause Publications (KP) has launched a new online store dedicated to bringing " information, tips, and inspiration for collectors." KP on Monday announced the opening of ShopNumisMaster.com, which features an array of premium numismatic offerings. "For years, online customers of Krause Publications’ numismatic products [...]
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Ponterio & Associates, Inc., as the Official Auctioneer of the Chicago International Coin Fair in late April, will feature an exceptional 1925 Poland Second Republic 5 Zlotych, Ex. Farouk Collection, plus two outstanding International Banknote Collections. IRVINE, Calif. – Ponterio & Associates, Inc., a division of Bowers and Merena Auctions, returns to Chicago to present [...]
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