Daily Archives: May 12, 2009
Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc. Names New President
IRVINE, Calif. – Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc., one of the world's largest rare coin and currency dealers, announced today that it...
Gold, Metals Swing Higher as Dollar Falls
Gold pushed higher Tuesday as the U.S. dollar declined against other world currencies. Silver and platinum also gained. In other markets, crude-oil briefly touched...
Ohio Teen Wins 2009 PNG Scholarship
(Fallbrook, California) – A 14-year old Northern Ohio student who enjoys collecting Morgan silver dollars struck at the Carson City Mint and also Peace...
UHR, First Spouse Gold Coin Prices Set to Rise
The US Mint will increase prices of Ultra High Relief $20 Gold and First Spouse Gold Coins by Thursday morning, as a result...
Numismatic News: DC Quarter Double Die, Minting Fewer Coins, Fake Metal...
May 12: Four numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not...
Two Tons of Silver and Gold Coins Hidden in Nebraska
A wealthy Nebraska father who didn't trust banks and believed an American collapse was just around the corner, hid nearly two tons of silver and gold coins "under our beds, in the kitchen cupboards, up in the attics, in the bottom of dresser drawers, in holes in the ground," writes daughter Alison Johnson.
Alison tells her true life story in a book called "The Eleventh Hour Can't Last Forever."
She recounts how her father hid more than $1.5 million worth of coins and how "his blind absorption in amassing wealth" created an array of family problems.
A glimpse into her father's obsession is gleaned in listening to Alison talk to Nebraska's 6 News.
2009 DC & US Territories Quarters Program Map
The United States Mint on Tuesday, May 19, will issue the 2009 District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program Map for $12.95, plus...
Mother’s Day Commemorative Silver Dollars Proposed
For the second straight year in the U.S. Senate, a bill has been introduced that seeks to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mother's...